Cast, reel the lure down to its maximum depth, give one or two quick snaps of the rod tip, then just let it sit motionless -- the colder the water, the longer you should pause between jerks." Nixon's bonus tip: "Fish a suspending jerkbait on a long, light-action crankbait rod, one with plenty of give
For this reason, youll want to be cautious and go slow when using a jig
Bait casting is a bit different the line going out is mostly controlled by the spool setting on the reel compared to spinning reels which just essentially get out of the water of the line as it shoots off
Sometimes, bass are more willing to chase a bait when it moves slowly, and other times theyll hit harder when it moves erratically
By the time June rolls around, the majority of the stocked fish are gone and all but the most diehard trout anglers have abandoned those streams