Location
Live from Spring River testing new Fish Lucke Tie2 jig heads and rods. About six to eight boats around; water temp 48–49°F — warmer than expected; fishing should pick up in a couple weeks. Not far below Ten Sea Bridge; clear water.
White Bass
Scattered, not stacked. Haydn: 2" thunderstorm swimming minnow on 1/8 oz Tie2, drop another 1/8 oz with Lucky Bug. Jeff same — Lucky Bug ahead of swimming minnow. Thunderstorm looks like shad in clear water; if the river muddies after rain, go brighter (chartreuse). Keep moving on the trolling motor; schools that want it hit the first cast.
Gear
First outing with the Toby Keith push-button spin-cast — casts well with 6 lb braid; combos come pre-spooled with strong mono. White braid samples in the works.
Paddlefish (Haydn)
Last week Sailboat Bridge to Patricia Island, 50–60 feet, trolling; good trips. Cats for fun afterward — blues in 4 feet on a warm afternoon; also still drifting 50–60 feet. Warm-ups move them shallow fast.
Lucky Cat
Still testing samples; full assortment coming.
Dealers
Area dealers, Walmart, Fish Lucke Amazon, fishlucke.com — ask for Tie2 jig heads.