My favorite pre-spawn baits may be a little different here in California but the Rapala DT-6 in demon red is ALWAYS a perfect bait for those transition fish that are tough stick. Crank baits are generally a great way to cover water.
Check out a post I wrote for my blog if you’re interested. These crank baits can be used all spring and summer.
I would say all are correct. It’s all about preference. I personally flip / pitch using a 30-40 lb braided line like sufix 832 for submerged grass with a 20-30 lb fluorocarbon leader. This’ll get me through most situations where I have boat docks and grass.
As mentioned above a moderate action rod with 12-14 lb mono is perfect for cranks. You’ll feel when you lean back on a bite how the extra give makes for a better hookset.
For small jigs and finesse lures, Can’t go wrong with straight mono 12-15lb or a braided main line to mono/fluro leader. I use braid because I like having extra power in my hookset when fishing 10 ft or more.
Thanks for the heads up. Boats are a big one I’ve noticed lately on Facebook Market. Nice boat with pictures. You email them and they inform you they are the relative of the owner and they’re helping them sell it. They give you another email and that person will tell you they just went through a divorce and that’s why the boat is priced so low. Of course they can’t answer any questions regarding the boat, nor will they let you see it or give you an address where it currently is. Red Flags every step of the way….
