Pool 16 – 2010 Spring Fishing – What color?

  • hnd
    Posts: 1577
    #1332403

    I thought i would make this thread where us pool 16 guys can update what colors seem to be working best for them this spring.

    my general color for this pool seems to be techniglow chart and Techniglow Pink.

    Will be getting out in the next few weeks and will try and keep this updated. hopefully the other pool 16 guys will contribute and find this useful as well.

    jig-fan
    Port Byron IL
    Posts: 413
    #848250

    The water right know is very clean, if the sun is out anything from the “cracker family” with purplecracker chart.tail being my favorite. There are several good colors like oystershell, pro-blue,chart. pepper ,and cotton candy. When the water stains up try purple chart. tail and catalpa and any of the chartreuse cored colors. Just keep changing colors till you find one they like . Glitter head with purplecracker was good last weekend. I hope this helps.

    hnd
    Posts: 1577
    #848256

    paddle tails or ringworms?

    jig-fan
    Port Byron IL
    Posts: 413
    #848392

    Both are great baits. I tend to use ringies more with the water temp in the mid thirties. Once the temps start up paddle tails shine. That is more of a rule of thumb , but don’t be afraid to try both of them the fish will tell you what they want.

    hnd
    Posts: 1577
    #848426

    you are just making me spend twice as much money lol

    tony_apisa
    E. Moline Illinois along the Rock River
    Posts: 1180
    #848834

    Super Doos are a good choice too.

    philput
    Knoxville, IL.
    Posts: 208
    #848876

    Sunday 2/28:during the afternoon when sun was high orange jigs purple yum, orange jig black w/silver glitter tail towards evening anything orange especially hair jigs!!
    good luck

    hnd
    Posts: 1577
    #849029

    you were right jigfan. water is super clear. will get out soon. thanks for the contribution phil

    first-light
    Quad Cities
    Posts: 24
    #849275

    I have success with 2 colors orange and chart.
    Ring worm body, twister tails and paddle tails chart with silver flake, chart with green core. Another choice is black body with chart. tail.
    I am going to give it a go this weekend. Will slip in at Sunset ramp on the Miss River or Marquette. Any advise?
    Gary

    philput
    Knoxville, IL.
    Posts: 208
    #849446

    best bite late afternoon till sundown guys! myself & buds have been fishn hard at lock 17 & 18! water needs to warm a bit catching some fish no pigs. 20 1/2 inch walleye biggest fish today caught late by my cuz they kept 9 eaters 6 saugers 3 walleye all on jigs with stingers blue, purple yum, crawdad & flourescent at sundown! he/we will be at 17 Saturday. cant wait
    Phil

    herb
    6ft under
    Posts: 3242
    #849460

    Better get it while you can. River is coming up big time starting next week.

    hnd
    Posts: 1577
    #849495

    tell me about it. i will have to start flipping jigs and cranks in the sunken trees around arsenal island.

    tony_apisa
    E. Moline Illinois along the Rock River
    Posts: 1180
    #849532

    You got to love high water. In the past years I have found so very productive water at this time. Just can’t wait.

    philput
    Knoxville, IL.
    Posts: 208
    #849953

    Were headed to 17 in the morning looking forward to some clouds should be a good day of fishing before the rain!! lets hope!! see you there!

    good luck

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