Does this lake see alot of fishing pressure?
Northern's don't take "pressure" very well,(IMHO).
Drop-off's with a VERY thick weedbed nearby is probably your best bet,(Weedbed in 5-6 FT droping off to 15-20 FT). During the heat of the day, Northern's tend to "hold" in deepwater weedbeds waiting for a convenient meal to happen by & to keep "cool".
In the day ( full sun), I like to throw a 1/4-1/2 OZ single bladed Indiana/Colorado spinnerbait in a color that is "flashy" but not TOO un-natural,(Green/White/Crawfish color's, Etc). Weedless Spoon's, ( I like the Rapala Spoon in Gold/Firetiger), with a Berkley grub as a "trailer" works good too! Also, for some serious "slop" try throwin' a 6-8 inch Ribbontailed/Swimming Worm rigged Texas Style.
Downsize your line and use a "Lo-viz" Wire leader.
Remember that "bigger" is not always "better". If your lake see's ton's of fishermen then they've seen every Rapala, Spinnerbait, Crank, Etc in the "store". Try something "stealthy"!
Good luck! |