How to Fish Pool 4 Sloughs at Pepin: Best Patterns & Techniques

Pool 4 Sloughs at Pepin

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: May 29, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Pool 4 Sloughs at Pepin

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	50-65	Bass actively transitioning to shallow pre-spawn areas with water temperatures in low-to-mid 50s, showing increased feeding activity Fish relating heavily to shallow cover, particularly around channel swing banks and wood structure, becoming more aggressive as temperatures rise	Shallow weedy flats with emerging vegetation Channel swing banks with wood cover Protected coves with warmer water temperatures	Swim Jigs worked steadily through shallow cover Bladed Jigs around wood structure Spinnerbaits along channel swing banks	Bluegill in shallow areas Crawfish becoming active in warming waters	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	45-60	Smallmouth bass transitioning to spawning areas, actively feeding but location-dependent on water temperature. Fish grouping up in pre-spawn areas, particularly behind islands and near current seams Showing aggressive feeding behavior when water temperatures rise above 55°F, with increased activity around rocky structure and points	Rip rap and rocky shorelines, especially those receiving afternoon sun Current seams behind islands in backwater channels Points adjacent to potential spawning flats	Hard Jerkbaits with long pauses between twitches Tubes worked slowly along bottom structure Bladed Jigs around submerged vegetation Ned Rigs worked through sand ditches and current seams	Minnows - primary forage during pre-spawn period Small perch - evidenced by successful perch-colored baits	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Yellow Perch	42-52	Pre-spawn yellow perch are actively schooling in mid-depth zones (10-15 feet), showing increased feeding activity as they prepare for spawning Fish are relating strongly to baitfish schools and exhibiting aggressive feeding behavior in preparation for spawning	Mid-depth flats in 10-15 feet of water where baitfish are present Transition areas between shallow spawning flats and deeper water Weed edges and vegetation in 8-12 feet where present	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Live Bait Rigs Hover/Mid-Strolling	Minnows Small invertebrates	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	52-65	Moving from deeper wintering areas to shallow pre-spawn staging areas, actively feeding to build energy reserves Congregating near emerging vegetation and woody cover in 6-10 foot depths, with increased feeding activity during warmer parts of the day	Protected backwater areas with emerging vegetation in 4-8 feet of water Laydown trees and woody cover near transition areas to spawning flats Secondary points and inside turns leading to shallow bays	Bobbers with light jigs suspended 2-4 feet below surface Ice Fishing Jigs worked slowly through cover Finesse Hair Jigs worked with subtle movements near structure	Small aquatic insects and larvae emerging with warming water Small crustaceans active in vegetation Tiny minnows gathering in warming shallows	Dark Neutrals Pink Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	57-65	Pre-spawn to spawning bass moving into shallow protected areas, especially near laydowns and other cover Active feeding periods during stable weather, with fish relating heavily to shoreline structure	Laydowns and woody cover in shallow water Protected coves with stable spawning areas Shallow flats near deeper water access	Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around laydowns and shallow cover Bladed Jigs with swimbait trailers in slightly deeper water Swim Jigs around emerging vegetation	Bluegill in shallow areas Crawfish becoming active in warming water	Dark Neutrals Green Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	55-65	Smallmouth bass are transitioning from pre-spawn staging areas to spawning locations, actively searching for and creating nests in protected areas with suitable bottom composition Males become increasingly territorial and aggressive, defending nesting sites while females move between deeper staging areas and shallow spawning zones	Protected rocky shorelines and coves with gravel or small rock bottom composition in 2-6 feet of water Secondary points and nearby deeper water transitions (8-15 feet) where pre-spawn fish stage Rock-strewn flats adjacent to deeper water access	Tubes worked slowly along rocky areas and potential nest sites Ned Rigs worked with subtle movements around staging areas Soft Jerkbaits fished with erratic retrieves to trigger reaction strikes from territorial males	Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy and becoming more active Small baitfish schools in pre-spawn patterns	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Yellow Perch	38-48	Yellow perch moving into shallow bays and flats (10-15 feet) for spawning, often congregating in large schools near vegetation Active during daylight hours, with peak feeding periods in early morning and late afternoon Males arrive first at spawning areas, followed by egg-laden females	Weedy flats in 10-15 foot depth range with firm bottom Protected bays with emerging vegetation Transitional areas between shallow flats and deeper water	Live Bait Rigs with small minnows or worms Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') with light jigs Bobbers with suspended baits near vegetation	Small minnows and juvenile baitfish Aquatic invertebrates near vegetation Newly hatched insects and larvae	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Pink Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	65-75	Actively spawning in shallow protected areas with firm bottom, especially in backwater coves and bays. Males aggressively guard nests and are highly territorial. Moving from slightly deeper pre-spawn staging areas into shallow spawning zones, particularly around submerged vegetation and laydown trees	Protected backwater areas with vegetation and firm bottom, typically in 2-4 feet of water Shallow bays near laydown trees in 4-6 feet of water Shallow flats adjacent to vegetation in 3-5 feet of water	Bobbers with small jigs or live bait suspended 1-2 feet below surface Live Bait Rigs worked slowly along spawning areas Micro Crankbaits worked parallel to spawning areas	Small insects and larvae Tiny crustaceans Small aquatic worms	Light Neutral Colors Pink Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	68-72	Post-spawn largemouth are actively feeding around thick vegetation and flooded brush, showing aggressive behavior towards topwater presentations and moving baits Fish are establishing summer feeding patterns, relating strongly to matted vegetation and areas with minimal current near flowing water	Matted grass and thick vegetation mats, especially in clearer water areas Flooded brush and wood cover adjacent to deeper water Secondary channels with minimal current but access to flowing water	Frogs/Toads worked across matted vegetation Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) in flooded brush and heavy cover Swim Jigs around submerged vegetation edges	Bluegill actively spawning in shallow areas Minnows around vegetation edges and current seams	Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	65-78	Post-spawn smallmouth are actively feeding to recover energy, transitioning between spawning areas and early summer locations Fish are utilizing shallow to mid-depth zones (2-8ft) around rocky transitions, aggressively feeding on baitfish schools	Rocky shorelines along main river channels Sand drops and transitions adjacent to spawning flats (2-5ft) Points and structural transitions with rock or gravel	Ned Rigs worked along rocky shorelines Carolina Rigs dragged through transition areas Drop Shot with finesse presentations near deeper structure	Minnows and small baitfish congregating post-spawn Crawfish becoming more active in rocky areas	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Yellow Perch	52-65	Post-spawn perch transitioning from shallow spawning areas to deeper feeding zones, actively feeding to recover energy Schools becoming more concentrated and aggressive, moving along weed edges and transitioning areas	Weed edges in 10-15 feet of water, especially near deeper basins Secondary points with access to both shallow flats and deeper water Shallow flats adjacent to deep water zones	Live Bait Rigs worked slowly along weed edges Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') with small presentations Inline Spinners near vegetation edges	Juvenile baitfish in and around weed edges Small invertebrates in shallow feeding areas Young-of-year minnows gathering in warmer shallows	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Pink Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	65-75	Post-spawn bluegills are actively feeding to recover energy, moving between shallow vegetation and nearby deeper edges Fish are establishing summer patterns, often gathering in small schools near submerged vegetation and woody cover	Protected backwater areas with 6-10 foot depths near vegetation Laydown trees and woody cover adjacent to vegetation Transition areas between shallow spawning flats and deeper feeding zones	Bobbers with small jigs suspended near vegetation edges Live Bait Rigs worked slowly through cover Inline Spinners retrieved steadily along weed edges	Small aquatic insects and larvae Tiny crustaceans in vegetation Small worms and invertebrates	Light Neutral Colors Chartreuse Colors Purple Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	77-80	Fish are actively feeding on vegetation edges and transitions, particularly during early morning and late day periods Bass are positioning on outside weedlines with access to deeper water, using grass edges as ambush points Fish showing preference for areas where vegetation meets hard bottom (rock) transitions	Outside weed edges adjacent to deeper water Eel grass beds, particularly the outer edges Rock to vegetation transition areas Matted vegetation and lily pad fields	Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) worked along weed edges Grass Jigs popped through vegetation Hard Topwater (Walking) during low light periods Swim Jigs parallel to weed edges	Bluegill Shad	Dark Neutrals Green Colors Chartreuse Colors
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	72-82	Actively feeding on crawfish around rock structure, with increased activity during stable weather patterns Moving between shallow and deeper water based on temperature and light conditions, showing preference for slower presentations during challenging conditions	Rocky points and sand-rock transition areas in 8-15 foot depth range Submerged rock humps with nearby deep water access Rip rap banks and areas with scattered vegetation near current	Ned Rigs worked slowly along bottom structure Football Jigs dragged across rocky transitions Wacky Rigs fished with long pauses over points	Crawfish - primary forage based on multiple summer reports Small Shad - 1-2 inch size noted in backwater areas	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Shad Colors
Summer	Yellow Perch	65-75	Yellow perch forming loose schools in 10-20 foot depths, actively feeding during morning and evening hours Transitioning between weed edges and deeper basin areas throughout the day based on temperature and light conditions	Deep weed edges in 12-15 feet of water where vegetation meets basin areas Points and irregular shoreline features with access to both shallow and deep water Deeper basins (18-25 feet) during midday heat	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') with small presentations near weed edges Live Bait Rigs with minnows along transition areas Hover/Mid-Strolling with small soft plastics when fish are suspended	Small minnows and juvenile baitfish Aquatic invertebrates near weed edges Young-of-year fish in and around vegetation	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors
Summer	Panfish / Bluegill	68-82	Actively feeding in and around vegetation and laydown trees, primarily during early morning and evening hours Establishing colonies in protected bays and coves, utilizing depths of 6-10 feet during midday heat Concentrating near submerged vegetation edges where they can ambush small invertebrates and insects	Submerged vegetation edges in 6-10 foot depths Protected backwater areas with matted grass Laydown trees near shoreline structure	Bobbers with small jigs worked slowly through vegetation Live Bait Rigs with worms near structure Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') around vegetation edges	Small aquatic insects and larvae Tiny crustaceans and invertebrates Small minnows and young-of-year fish	Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals Pink Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Pool 4 Sloughs at Pepin

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	52-65	Largemouth bass are actively feeding in shallow areas, particularly around vegetation, as they bulk up for winter Fish are relating strongly to shallow cover and ambush points, taking advantage of falling water temperatures to aggressively pursue prey	Shallow reed beds and matted vegetation, especially in protected coves Secondary points with remaining vegetation Laydowns and woody cover near shoreline	Structure Jigs worked through reeds and vegetation Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around shallow cover Spinnerbaits along vegetation edges	Bluegill concentrating in remaining vegetation Small baitfish schooling in shallow areas	Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	58-71	Actively chasing shad in a fall transition pattern, showing aggressive pursuit but selective strikes Moving between various depth ranges, utilizing points and structural elements as feeding stations	Main lake points with access to deeper water Rocky shorelines and rip rap areas Channel swing areas near points	Hard Jerkbaits worked erratically with fast retrieves Spinnerbaits parallel to points and rocky banks Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) matching shad size	Shad schools in active fall pattern Remaining crawfish in rocky areas	Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Fall	Yellow Perch	45-60	Yellow perch begin schooling more tightly in fall, moving between deep basins (16-25 feet) and transitional areas near points and flats Feeding activity increases as perch bulk up for winter, with aggressive pursuit of small baitfish and invertebrates	Deep basin edges in 16-25 feet of water where schools congregate Points and breaks near weedy flats in 10-15 feet Irregular shoreline features where baitfish gather	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Drop Shot Blade Baits	Small minnows and juvenile baitfish Aquatic invertebrates near weed edges Young-of-year perch	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Purple Colors
Fall	Panfish / Bluegill	52-65	Bluegill transitioning to deeper laydown trees in 6-10 feet, actively feeding on insects and small invertebrates before winter Congregating in protected backwater areas with vegetation and woody cover, especially during stable weather periods	Laydown trees in 6-10 feet of water with slow current Protected backwater areas with submerged vegetation Deep edges of weed beds near creek channels or depth transitions	Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') Live Bait Rigs Bobbers	Insects Small invertebrates	Dark Neutrals Purple Colors Light Neutral Colors

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Yellow Perch	34-39	Yellow perch are schooling in deep basin areas, typically 16-25 feet, actively feeding on small baitfish and invertebrates Schools are likely to be fairly stationary once located, with feeding activity increasing during dawn and dusk periods	Deep basin areas in 16-25 foot range with access to structure Transition areas between deep basins and underwater points Deep weed edges adjacent to basin areas	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Ice Fishing Jigs Blade Baits	Small minnows and juvenile baitfish Aquatic invertebrates Small crustaceans	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors
Winter	Panfish / Bluegill	48-58	Bluegill actively feeding on small invertebrates and insects near vegetated areas in 6-10 foot depth range Fish concentrating around remaining green vegetation and woody cover, especially in protected backwater areas	Protected backwater areas with remaining vegetation in 6-10 foot range Laydown trees and woody structure near deeper water access Edges of weed beds transitioning to deeper water	Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') Live Bait Rigs Bobbers	Small aquatic insects and larvae Tiny crustaceans Small worms and invertebrates	Dark Neutrals Purple Colors Light Neutral Colors
Ice	Yellow Perch	33-34	Perch are schooling in deeper basin areas (20-30 feet), with most active feeding periods occurring during mid-day Fish are responding aggressively to active jigging presentations, showing preference for minnow-tipped jigs over waxworms	Deep basin areas in 20-30 feet of water where schools of jumbo perch are holding Secondary deep flats in 16-25 feet adjacent to shallower feeding areas Deep water transitions near weed edges where perch school during winter	Ice Fishing Spoons with aggressive jigging cadence, particularly Clam Pinhead Pro series tipped with minnow heads Ice Fishing Jigs deadsticked with live minnows for less active fish Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+) focusing on school locations once found	Small minnows and juvenile baitfish, as evidenced by successful minnow head presentations Small invertebrates and zooplankton present but less actively targeted during ice season	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Ice	Panfish / Bluegill	34-39	Bluegill concentrate in protected backwater areas and deeper basins during ice season, often schooling tightly in 6-15 foot depths Feeding activity peaks during early morning and late afternoon, with fish becoming more selective and less active during midday	Deep edges of weed beds in 8-12 feet of water where vegetation meets basin areas Protected backwater areas with remaining green vegetation in 6-8 feet Areas near laydown trees and woody cover in 6-10 feet of water	Ice Fishing Jigs worked with subtle movements and frequent pauses Ice Fishing Spoons jigged aggressively to attract fish, then slowed for strikes Live Bait Rigs with small tears or waxworms for finicky fish	Small aquatic insects and larvae Tiny crustaceans and zooplankton Small invertebrates near remaining vegetation	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Dark Neutrals

Key Seasonal Structures in Pool 4 Sloughs at Pepin

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Shallow weedy flats with emerging vegetation	Channel swing banks with wood cover
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Rip rap and rocky shorelines, especially those receiving afternoon sun	Current seams behind islands in backwater channels
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Yellow Perch	Mid-depth flats in 10-15 feet of water where baitfish are present	Transition areas between shallow spawning flats and deeper water
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Protected backwater areas with emerging vegetation in 4-8 feet of water	Laydown trees and woody cover near transition areas to spawning flats
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Laydowns and woody cover in shallow water	Protected coves with stable spawning areas
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Protected rocky shorelines and coves with gravel or small rock bottom composition in 2-6 feet of water	Secondary points and nearby deeper water transitions (8-15 feet) where pre-spawn fish stage
Spring (Spawn)	Yellow Perch	Weedy flats in 10-15 foot depth range with firm bottom	Protected bays with emerging vegetation
Spring (Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Protected backwater areas with vegetation and firm bottom, typically in 2-4 feet of water	Shallow bays near laydown trees in 4-6 feet of water
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Matted grass and thick vegetation mats, especially in clearer water areas	Flooded brush and wood cover adjacent to deeper water
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Rocky shorelines along main river channels	Sand drops and transitions adjacent to spawning flats (2-5ft)
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Yellow Perch	Weed edges in 10-15 feet of water, especially near deeper basins	Secondary points with access to both shallow flats and deeper water
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Protected backwater areas with 6-10 foot depths near vegetation	Laydown trees and woody cover adjacent to vegetation
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Outside weed edges adjacent to deeper water	Eel grass beds, particularly the outer edges
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Rocky points and sand-rock transition areas in 8-15 foot depth range	Submerged rock humps with nearby deep water access
Summer	Yellow Perch	Deep weed edges in 12-15 feet of water where vegetation meets basin areas	Points and irregular shoreline features with access to both shallow and deep water
Summer	Panfish / Bluegill	Submerged vegetation edges in 6-10 foot depths	Protected backwater areas with matted grass
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Shallow reed beds and matted vegetation, especially in protected coves	Secondary points with remaining vegetation
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Main lake points with access to deeper water	Rocky shorelines and rip rap areas
Fall	Yellow Perch	Deep basin edges in 16-25 feet of water where schools congregate	Points and breaks near weedy flats in 10-15 feet
Fall	Panfish / Bluegill	Laydown trees in 6-10 feet of water with slow current	Protected backwater areas with submerged vegetation
Winter	Yellow Perch	Deep basin areas in 16-25 foot range with access to structure	Transition areas between deep basins and underwater points
Winter	Panfish / Bluegill	Protected backwater areas with remaining vegetation in 6-10 foot range	Laydown trees and woody structure near deeper water access
Ice	Yellow Perch	Deep basin areas in 20-30 feet of water where schools of jumbo perch are holding	Secondary deep flats in 16-25 feet adjacent to shallower feeding areas
Ice	Panfish / Bluegill	Deep edges of weed beds in 8-12 feet of water where vegetation meets basin areas	Protected backwater areas with remaining green vegetation in 6-8 feet

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill in shallow areas	Crawfish becoming active in warming waters
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Minnows - primary forage during pre-spawn period	Small perch - evidenced by successful perch-colored baits
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Yellow Perch	Minnows	Small invertebrates
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Small aquatic insects and larvae emerging with warming water	Small crustaceans active in vegetation
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill in shallow areas	Crawfish becoming active in warming water
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy and becoming more active	Small baitfish schools in pre-spawn patterns
Spring (Spawn)	Yellow Perch	Small minnows and juvenile baitfish	Aquatic invertebrates near vegetation
Spring (Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Small insects and larvae	Tiny crustaceans
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill actively spawning in shallow areas	Minnows around vegetation edges and current seams
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Minnows and small baitfish congregating post-spawn	Crawfish becoming more active in rocky areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Yellow Perch	Juvenile baitfish in and around weed edges	Small invertebrates in shallow feeding areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Small aquatic insects and larvae	Tiny crustaceans in vegetation
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill	Shad
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Crawfish - primary forage based on multiple summer reports	Small Shad - 1-2 inch size noted in backwater areas
Summer	Yellow Perch	Small minnows and juvenile baitfish	Aquatic invertebrates near weed edges
Summer	Panfish / Bluegill	Small aquatic insects and larvae	Tiny crustaceans and invertebrates
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill concentrating in remaining vegetation	Small baitfish schooling in shallow areas
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Shad schools in active fall pattern	Remaining crawfish in rocky areas
Fall	Yellow Perch	Small minnows and juvenile baitfish	Aquatic invertebrates near weed edges
Fall	Panfish / Bluegill	Insects	Small invertebrates
Winter	Yellow Perch	Small minnows and juvenile baitfish	Aquatic invertebrates
Winter	Panfish / Bluegill	Small aquatic insects and larvae	Tiny crustaceans
Ice	Yellow Perch	Small minnows and juvenile baitfish, as evidenced by successful minnow head presentations	Small invertebrates and zooplankton present but less actively targeted during ice season
Ice	Panfish / Bluegill	Small aquatic insects and larvae	Tiny crustaceans and zooplankton

Bait Colors by Season for Pool 4 Sloughs at Pepin

Season	Species	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Yellow Perch	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Dark Neutrals Pink Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Green Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Yellow Perch	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Pink Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Light Neutral Colors Pink Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Yellow Perch	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Pink Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Light Neutral Colors Chartreuse Colors Purple Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Green Colors Chartreuse Colors
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Shad Colors
Summer	Yellow Perch	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors
Summer	Panfish / Bluegill	Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals Pink Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Fall	Yellow Perch	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Purple Colors
Fall	Panfish / Bluegill	Dark Neutrals Purple Colors Light Neutral Colors
Winter	Yellow Perch	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors
Winter	Panfish / Bluegill	Dark Neutrals Purple Colors Light Neutral Colors
Ice	Yellow Perch	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Ice	Panfish / Bluegill	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Dark Neutrals