Finally made it out to pool 2 yesterday afternoon after being away for nearly a month! 
My plan was to check out the crankbait trolling bite, and I did not have to look long or far! Nearly every spot I tried produced at least one fish. I concentrated on shoreline areas with moderate current. Most fish were at the top (upstream side) of outside turns. Once I found an active fish, I’d shorten up the passes to stay on the biters. The best fish of the afternoon came early. This 24 incher hit a #5 firetiger shad rap in the broken body style. 
Video Clip – Lower Pool 2 ‘Eye
Also picked up the usual mix of sheepies and whites. Most of the eyes ran in the 16-18 inch range. I also spent about an hour working over 2 wing dams without a fish to show for my efforts there. I’m sure the fish are there as has been reported, I just did not toss out the right crank and did not try any plastic or hair. Just not enough time. 
On another note, I put the boat in at the St Paul Park landing. My first time using this ramp. Nice double ramp with a dock in a protected harbor. Lots of parking in a paved, well lit lot. 
Good option to check out in case the 494 ramp closes for construction.
Follow Summit Ave. into town and take a right at Broadway. (There is a Super America station on that corner). Follow Broadway down the hill, across the RR tracks. Go straight at the 4-way stop. Go another 3 blocks or so and take a left on 1st Street. (Broadway comes to an end there) Go one block and take a right on 7th Ave. Go another 2 blocks on 7th to Levee Park and the landing is there. 
