Strategies for Low Water, April Panfish

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This 24 April Panfishing excursion took place in a MDC pond (Cooper County, MO). The water level of the pond was extremely low. Heavy rains were due in this area in the coming days so perhaps it has recovered.
Two strategies were employed.
1. Use a "moving" lure (Z-Man Shad FryZ) near the bank as well as in open water where bluegill are known to congregate off-shore.
2. Use a "slow, Ned rig type" of lure (a PBJ Elaztech Mod) resembling a Micro TRD in depths of 3-8 feet.
Both strategies worked well, but the star of the show was a Shad FryZ in Dark and Stormy color.
A nice bunch of bluegill in the 8.5" category got to take a basket ride. Several nuisance bass were caught along with a decent sized channel catfish.
Rudie has his normal cameo, for his fans of course. He always examines what is in the cooler as I usually ice down the panfish right after getting off the water.
Enjoy the show.

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  • @BillMikesAnglingAdventures
    @BillMikesAnglingAdventures3 ай бұрын

    Fishing's pretty good for low water✌ man those Bluegills had shoulders 👍👍

  • @Winkiedoodles

    @Winkiedoodles

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks, Bill. The BGs were definitely displaced from their usual hangouts by the low water levels. I probably should have brought a fish finder and looked around in the deepest parts of the pond. Yes, there are lots of healthy fish tacos 😂 in the 8.5" range. Recent rains surely made them happy! Best wishes. Don

  • @enduringpatriot
    @enduringpatriot3 ай бұрын

    Very nice mess of bluegill and pan fish! Thanks for showing us your catch and how you caught them! I absolutely love pan-fishing!

  • @Winkiedoodles

    @Winkiedoodles

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much, E.P. and I appreciate your kind comments. A lot of the ponds and lakes hereabouts are in much better shape thanks to a lot of recent rains. I'll likely give this pond a visit later in the season because it has such a great bluegill population. Have a wonderful week, Don

  • @jeffdempsey6478
    @jeffdempsey64782 ай бұрын

    Wish there would be wildlife conservation ponds where I live 😢😢😢....guess I got to live vicariously ❤...remember, I love 'purple death'

  • @Winkiedoodles

    @Winkiedoodles

    2 ай бұрын

    Ha, it's OK, Vicarious Jeff! I've done a lot of vicarious fishing myself lately. We are fortunate to have both small and larger ponds and lakes managed by the MDC. The long-running drought in our area has wreaked havoc on my honey holes. Seeing all the shoreline brushpiles and lay downs sitting high and dry has been sad to witness. We have had a lot of rain recently and there's more on the way so the fish and I should be happy when it settles down a bit. Have a blessed week, Don

  • @virgiliomaltos4475
    @virgiliomaltos44753 ай бұрын

    excellent video congratulations. a big hug, greetings, blessings.

  • @Winkiedoodles

    @Winkiedoodles

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks, Virgillio, and I'm glad you liked the show. Hopefully, it will not STOP raining so I can film somewhere for next week. We got a lot of rain since the last week of April here in W central MO. Best wishes, Don

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