4 Spring Fishing Situations (And What To Throw In Each)
- By: Pat Ogletree
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Spring fishing can mess with your head.
One day it feels easy… the next day nothing makes sense.
Same area.
Same tide.
Completely different results.
For a long time, I thought I just “wasn’t on the fish.”
Turns out… I was just fishing the wrong situation.
Watch below to see what finally made spring fishing click for me.
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- Rod: Slam Stick Medium
- Reel: Otis 2500
- Lure 1: Skinny Lipper
- Lure 2: Prawn Jr
- Lure 3: 2.0 Paddle Tail
- Lure 4: Flea Flicker
- Rigging 1: 3/0 Hoss Helix Weedless Hook 1/8 oz
- Rigging 2: 2/0 Hoss Round Eye Jighead 1/4 oz
- Bundle: Ultimate Spring Bundle
Key Takeaways
- Spring Fishing = Constant Change
- Focus on Fish Behavior First
- Simplicity Builds Confidence
Final Thoughts
Spring fishing doesn’t have to feel complicated.
When you understand the key situations fish move through this time of year, and have a simple set of lures to match, you can eliminate a lot of the guesswork and start fishing with confidence.
Instead of constantly switching baits, focus on reading the water, identifying what the fish are doing, and applying the right tool for the job.
That’s when things start to click.
What are your favorite lures to use in the spring? Comment down below.
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STOP WASTING TIME ON THE WATER!
Do what the “SMART ANGLERS” are doing and join the Insider Club.
Here’s what you’ll receive today when you join:
- Weekly fishing reports and TRENDS revealing exactly where you should fish every trip
- Weekly “spot dissection” videos that walk you through all the best spots in your area
- Exclusive fishing tips from the PROS you can’t find anywhere else
- Everything you need to start catching fish more consistently (regardless if you fish out of a boat, kayak, or land).
I’ve been lamenting the winds, now I know how to deal with it. Thanks
Hard plugs work great in the wind, give them a shot!
Great info Pat. yes the wind has been an issue lately.
It has been windy for sure!
Amazing information, as always. For me, the big question is the line poundage and the leads to use. Where can I find information on that?
20 pound is a good universal starting point for all lures. If you’re after snook, mackerel or bluefish you’ll want to step it up to at least 30 pound and even more.
Thanks for watching!
Great video! Thanks Pat!
Thank you JD!
Thanks Pat. I’ll give it a try!!!
Let us know how it goes!
Thanks Pat another great video!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks Pat…always learn something new from your vids!
Glad you liked it!
Great info thanks Pat
Thank you Charles!
Really good guidance Pat.
Thanks Byron!
This is the hardest time for me
Transition times are difficult. I think the biggest hang up is going back to the same places over and over. This time of year the fish on the move and thus so should anglers.
I hope the info in this video helps.