When should I fish a popper?

When should I fish a popper? Poppers should be used anytime except in the dark of night when other surface lures such as Danny-type surface swimmers are more appropriate. Usually poppers are fished with a moderately fast retrieve, with rod tip held high.

What kind of fish can you catch with a Jitterbug?

What kind of fish can you catch with a Jitterbug? The Jitterbug’s double cupped lip, placed at precisely the correct angle, produces the loud, rhythmic, surface-busting sound that is proven to be irresistible to bass, pike and other gamefish.

How deep do you fish a drop shot?

How deep do you fish a drop shot? Generally I like to suspend the bait about 14-inches or so off the bottom and the drop shot rig makes it easy. Simply tie the hook on leaving at least a foot and a half from the tag end. Use a Palomar knot. You always want the point of the hook up so it will stick the fish better and won’t get hung up as much.

What lures to use with downrigger?

What lures to use with downrigger? Downrigger Fishing For Lake Trout Get your rods set up by rigging up a sling blade attractor to a 2-foot fluorocarbon leader tied onto a quality lure like a 1-3/4-inch Mack’s Lure Cripplure Spoon or a Humdinger Lure.