Glad this thread is still kind of alive....
I've been struggling a lot lately and having far too many skunked days. Typically, I bring 3 or 4 setups out with me on my little sundolphin. Baitcaster with either black spinner or white/chartruse spinner in the 3/8 or 1/2 oz sizes; another with either squarebill or gold lipless crank; spinning reel with senco wacky or ned rigged. Not always exactly that, but I feel like I carry way too much tackle and catch no fish.
Had a solid day on Massabesic the other day. Rained most of the day, but I used shiners 99% of the time and snagged a few yellow perch, a couple really good sized picks and a 2 lb smallie. I've read so much ***** that I think it's hurting my chances more than helping. I fish Naticook, the Nashua River and the Merrimack near the Canal St bridge most often for the sake of being close to home. It's getting colder and I feel like I'm way off on my game.
I think my issues are with lure selection and the way I'm retrieving it. Happy to test some advice.
