Midwest Multi-Species Fishing – sounds like a good time to me! This year, the MOVING BAITS have been absolutely smoking, from chatterbaits to topwater – although my new favorite technique is by far a jerkbait. This is followed closely by another new favorite from last year: micro-swimbaits.
One of my favorites can be seen here in depth.
Today, we hit the water with my only golden jerkbait… a no-name model from yesteryear that worked… well… it worked surprisingly well, landing a few bass and my PB Jerkbait Crappie.
After I got frustrated with the jerkbait trebles picking up too much of the Illinois muck I was fishing through, I switched to a Kalin’s Crappie Scrub. This little dude was paired with a 1/16 ounce Kalin’s simple ballhead jig (which has a relatively short shank – which is important) and it was lights out for the panfish.
Today was an extremely fun, productive round of fishing even though I was pretty limited on time!
:::::GEAR LINKS:::::
Lucky Craft USA Pointer 100 SP
Kalin’s Crappie Scrub
Seaguar Invizx Fluorocarbon
Mitchell Pro Spinning Reel
Let’s get to grinding.
Godspeed, Patriots.
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Fishing Multi-Species Moving Baits | Bass, Crappie & Bluegill



CONDITIONS:
Location: Northern Illinois
Time of Year: 3rd Week of May – Late Afternoon
Weather: Calm & Overcast
Air Temperature: 56°F
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