Reply With QuoteOnce water temps hit 50 degrees is when I start throwing bladed jig baits.
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I typically use them more in the early spring to early summer when I troll when the water is probably in the 60-70s, since I'm down south. I've sometime use them when I dock shoot since it can help draw a reaction bite as the jig falls.
If I'm not at work or taking kids to their activities, you might find me on "The Rez" fishing. If not there, I could be in the garage working on my boat.
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Once water temps hit 50 degrees is when I start throwing bladed jig baits.
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I tend to use them more in relation to how deep the Crappie are at the time, than a specific season. And yes, I have used them all three of the seasons you mentioned, but generally when the Crappie are <10ft deep (& at the time of day when they are at that depth range).Originally Posted by P-row
I've even seen my buddy, slabeye, use bladed jigheads when Flippin' double jig rigs with Livescope ... and in water depths beyond my 10' threshold for single jig casting, and be quite successful doing so.
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Thx guys…this is exactly what I wanted to know!
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I've caught tons of fish on RoadRunners both casting and trolling. In Spring from the bank, I look for warmer water feeder creeks entering larger bodies of water. In rivers or larger streams, look for current breaks, rocks or logs. Around bridges & docks can be a safe bet in lakes and reservoirs. Look for active schools of baitfish in late Spring/early Summer, then cast beyond the school and retrieve under the school & hang on!
I've caught a stripers up to 12 pounds on bucktail RoadRunners, plus bass, and unexpected channel cats when trolling for crappie from my kayak. They're a super effective and versitile lure that be fished in lots of situations. Keep after 'em, because it is just a matter of time and patience before you find success.
Jim
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They are a great bait. For some reason I use them more in lakes that I travel to more than the river & creeks I usually fish. Caught fish on them there too though.
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I would think that as a flashy/moving lure, they will be more effective in warmer water as bait fish move more when it's warmer.
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Cast parallel to the bank weather fish are in 2 ft or 12 ft will yield more strikes / fish . jmo Those old guys with the visor built into the hat showed me this. lol
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Roadrunners catch fish when all else fails.parallel to the bank 2 feet off bottom.
