In deeper-water lakes especially, pike move in from the deep locations of the lake to weed locations along the edges, especially when water temperatures are still warm.
Dog days? Hall of Fame angler Al Lindner ignores that phrase …
“Tackle” Terry Tuma suggests marking the fish with your electronics and attempting to replicate the depth that your lure is at, trolling speed (if you are trolling), and finding the same structure, if you are
The key is to select the correct length of swimbaits, ideally 2-1/2 to 5 inches long.
Be sure to match the rod with the type of fishing line you prefer and the species you are fishing for. Also make sure your reel is balanced with the rod – get a good
And next time you hook one, don’t be afraid to throw it in the livewell and give it a fry.
Fishing floats, it seems, are hot spots for dozens of fish species, and big ones, too.
Use a lure that falls a little slower and utilize the proper rod, hook size and plastics.
Hall of Fame angler “Tackle” Terry Tuma says the weight of the rig is key and that you just want to tick the bottom of the lake with your rig. Use a bell sinker, he
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