Fishing Report for Panfish / Bluegill using Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') in Spring (Pre-Spawn)

Rich Lindgren

Blue Ambassador

4/8/20

Crystal Lake (84)

• Species

  Panfish / Bluegill

• Season

  Spring (Pre-Spawn)

• Technique

  Crankbaits 0-6'

• Structure

  Submerged Vegetation

Early spring conditions, typically April right after ice out. Look for crappies and panfish in shallow bays and canals. Target areas near shallow cattails, emerging grass and old lily pad roots. Target fish by either casting or power corking small 1/16oz jigs tipped with small curly tail plastics in shallow water and around weed edges and clumps. Slow roll the jigs or lift and fall retrieves with small twitches to get jig to jump out of grass. Move around until you find active fish. Quiet and stealth goes a long way with boat control this time of year.

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