Spoonminnow......very informative post. I really liked your term "the provocation zone". We always talk about it by saying "keeping it in front of them" long enough to provoke a strike. It does seem to make a difference! I have to ask tho.....what type of equipment (line, rod & reel) do you use? We always seem to be looking for something to get them few extra feet on our casts. I agree the 1/32 oz. jig is best for shallow water......Thanks for sharing......