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And an old school tube jig is a proven producer

Mississippi River pools hit both species, while Mille Lacs Lake in Minnesota focuses on weedlines

Theyre hands down my favorite topwater bait

When those conditions occurred, Palmer switched to a Great Lakes Finesse 2.75-inch Drop Minnow rigged on a GLF 3/16-ounce Stealth Ball Head Jig Head, which he cast past the fish he was targeting and then swam steadily above the fish

Depending on your location, you might find live spot for sale, but anglers often buy them in bulk from suppliers and keep them in a pen for the fall season

Or ask your bait & tackle guy for a recommendation.) The last thing you want is for your crankbait to go too deep and dig into the mucky bottom, which can muck up the lures action