Jim Hill Posted May 27, 2015 Posted May 27, 2015 So where I live in Northern Minnesota they have lots of old iron ore pits that are filled in with water and have fish in em. There is one in particular by my house which doesn't have a dock or a boat ramp, meaning its virtually untouched. People occasionally fish it but not often. That being said, about a week and a half ago I was able to catch a whopper, which is in the thread I made "I caught a football". Since then, I've gone every day and have not seen nor caught another one. Im wondering, since i've never really been targeting smallies in particular till now, what things should I be using. The water is clear with a semi greenish tint when it gets deeper. I fish from shore and it has TONS of logs and trees under the water. Some you can see, some you can't. Im not sure the depth of the water right off shore but it could be in upwards of 60 feet deep, 20 feet off shore. I caught the one off a daredevle spoon but im starting to think it was prespawn and it was protecting. I was wondering what lures would be best in this type of water. Also, what temps should I be looking for with certain things, like top water lures and maybe deeper ones. Any kinds of info since im rather new to SM would be appreciated! Quote
Frenchman83 Posted May 27, 2015 Posted May 27, 2015 I would get a kayak first of all lol. Secondly I have really good luck with jig &craw presentations at old pits. Also the sunken timber screams squarebills aND spinnerbaits to me. Quote
Jim Hill Posted May 27, 2015 Author Posted May 27, 2015 Can't do a kayak for a multitude of reasons. I do not own a squarebill but im always afraid of throwing anything with treble hooks into logs. The spinner works ok, just have yet to catch anything. Quote
Super User HoosierHawgs Posted May 27, 2015 Super User Posted May 27, 2015 Can't do a kayak for a multitude of reasons. I do not own a squarebill but im always afraid of throwing anything with treble hooks into logs. The spinner works ok, just have yet to catch anything. "If you are afraid to get hung up, you are not meant to be a squarebill fisherman." -Rick Clunn. That bait will get hung up, but 9/10 times it will deflect off that log on a straight retrieve and cause a viscous strike. I used to be afraid to get hung up, but now I just shrug it off. Have fun, don't worry about losing a bait or two. Quote
Jim Hill Posted May 28, 2015 Author Posted May 28, 2015 Im not as worried about getting a squarebill stuck as I am confused with what exactly it is. I know it has a "square bill" on it but i've never really sought one so I don't know which ones I would need. I did go buy a pumpkin' Ed jig and some (too big it seems) Yum tubes. I caught a northern with it. Quote
BigSkyBasser Posted May 28, 2015 Posted May 28, 2015 Squarebills are designed to deflect off of cover. Spend a day fishing between a Storm Arashi and a rapala shallow runner. Youll notice the difference. And you'll also catch a couple fish Quote
Super User HoosierHawgs Posted May 29, 2015 Super User Posted May 29, 2015 Squarebills are designed to deflect off of cover. Spend a day fishing between a Storm Arashi and a rapala shallow runner. Youll notice the difference. And you'll also catch a couple fish Good tips. Stock up on a few different models, and then develop your own preference. Arashi, XPS, Xcalibur and SK all make good squarebills. Get different colors for different situations, a few w/rattles, a few w/out rattles that way you are prepared for every situation you might face. Quote
BigSkyBasser Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 I do like the XPS and SK as well. They seem to be more durable than a lot of other SB cranks I've thrown. I love the performance of live target hard baits, but they break easier than anything I've ever seen. Quote
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