A thought about lipless cranks.

[keithdog]

Originally Posted by IowaBasser

I knew I put my foot in my mouth when I said spinnerbaits weren't good spring baits. I've done ok on them when some of the bass have moved shallow, way before spawning. Spring is a tough time for me to catch fish on anything until the water gets in the mid 50s.

I have a suggestion for you to try. I'm a big spinnerbait guy, but in my area waters, they are only so so right after ice out. However, a chatterbait works great! If you havn't gave them a try in early spring, you should. I work mine by just slowly working it just fast enough to keep it off the bottom. Once the water temps hit 50 degrees or above, the spinnerbait then takes over.

[IowaBasser]

Originally Posted by keithdog

I have a suggestion for you to try. I'm a big spinnerbait guy, but in my area waters, they are only so so right after ice out. However, a chatterbait works great! If you havn't gave them a try in early spring, you should. I work mine by just slowly working it just fast enough to keep it off the bottom. Once the water temps hit 50 degrees or above, the spinnerbait then takes over.

Thanks! I will certainly give that a try. Last year was the first time I fished a chatter bait. It worked early in the year, but I fished it much higher in the water colum. I will try it slower and deeper early in the year!