Sorta, but not really since I haven't caught any actually nesting yet. I'm using the long pole and catching some close to the bank, but as far as getting in the water, wading along the bank, finding them nesting, and jerking them out, the answer is no.
Might be due to low lake level or a different type of spawn this year, not sure......... but I'm hoping anyday now the doodle-socking will be the primary method I use to catch em.
Good luck to you and this was a good question, thanks for asking. Maybe some of the other guys will give you some feedback.
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