After repeatedly watching bass jump and throw my lures, I switched to premium Japanese treble hooks, and my catch rates skyrocketed
And because I wasn't hiking with people, and, you know, for other things, reasons that I've said of like, I just wouldn't be hiking, like, the likelihood of a lot of people passing me to give a name just didn't seem that calm that like likely to happen
Early mornings and evenings are when bluegills are most active, but depending on the time of year, the midday bite could be productive, too
Fall Erie Starter List Two cranks for daytime: Bandit Walleye Deep + Reef Runner 800 Series Two stickbaits for night: Rapala Husky Jerk + Smithwick Perfect 10 Rogue Two jigging baits: Berkley ThinFisher (3/81/2 oz) + Moonshine Shiver Minnow (sizes 23) Three-color baseline: One chrome/purple, one natural (silver/black), one high-vis (clown or wonderbread) Fall on Lake Erie rewards a simple plan: cover water with deep cranks by day, move shallow with stickbaits at night, and keep a blade or glide bait ready for tight marks
Big billfish like Marlin and Wahoo like this spot as it is high in aerated water and are happy to take a lure at the back of the boat