Thread: Not even a nibble

Originally Posted by Greenlawnracing

… how far out should I be casting?

Cast to where there is a change in depth. Fish relate to bottom structure, regardless of time of day.

Originally Posted by Spoonminnow

Discovered a few things about float fish:
Lately the fish have been deeper: 7' - shorelines seem to have been abandoned
Been using a 4# test f/c leader
Been rigging small plastics with thin action tails - finesse action all important!
Lure average less than 2" if the bite is slow - at first
A 1/24 oz or 1/32 oz ball head with #6 hook has done the trick with or without float
Float size can be medium in size and the fish of all species have no problem taking the float down - especially when there's a breeze & ripple under a partly cloudy bright sky

recent examples:



Three different waters produced gills, crappie, perch using the above in 60 degree water. Finesse tail action is key IMHO.
Something to consider.

FrankM
P.S. - another setup that has been working occasionally using small curl tail or straight tail grubs on the overhead spinner:


Again, finesse action and small lure size used with slow retrieves with pauses are key. Fish may be near bottom or mid-depth.

Also I have had great luck downsizing to the trout magnets mini kit when the bite is slow


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