Thread: Speed was the secret today

Went to Logan Martin and got a limit of 30. Today my trolling speed was key. When going .6 to .8 mph I was catching them pretty steady. Don't know if they wanted that for presentation or was a depth thing. I'm guessing depth but not sure. If i trolled faster didn't get a thing, plus the bite was real weak. You pretty much had to grab the rod fast when you saw a hit or you missed them. Normally long lining they pretty much are caught once they bite, but today you had to set the hook a little. Almost every keeper fish today was exactly 11", which is great by me. The perfect eating size. Fished from 6:30 to 1:30 but about an hour or so of that was spent playing with stripers. Seagulls were dive bombing so I yanked in the rods started the big motor up ran over there and trolled with my crappie rods thru them for awhile was a blast. Keep two for dinner and they are in the oven now.
Best color 1/16 oz red head and black/chartreuse body. Depth was 10 to 15 feet and water temp was 46. 3 turbines were running.