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[Dogface]

1 hour ago, Deleted account said:

LOL, How do you pronounce skoolkilookikookoo river?...  

 

I don't know how to pronounce it but I think you got the spelling right. ?

[papajoe222]

That surface layer of water would be warmer than on the bottom. One of the baits that produces under blue bird skies like you mentioned, is a floating worm. Bubblegum is my color of choice, but you may need to try a few different ones.  Also, if you're attracting nippers, pinch off a section of the worm for a smaller presentation.

[stratos4me]

Go back in a few weeks and do exactly the same thing. I've been throwing an umbrella rig a few times off my dock every few days for the last couple weeks just waiting for the season to start. The water is 45. Today I finally got bit and it was a 7-14. Tomorrow I'll launch my boat for the season. I changed nothing from day to day. Have confidence! It's just too early.

17 hours ago, The Bassman said:

Follow the wind. Windward is typically more productive than the lee side. Can be uncomfortable in cold weather but I've proven the importance of it many times.

There is a phenomenon where the warmer, windblown surface layer skates across the cooler, deeper water and piles up on the wind blown bank.