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Injured minnows struggling at the surface Frogs or surface-feeding amphibians Large insects falling into the water Disturbed forage creating ripples Largemouth Bass Chain Pickerel Smallmouth Bass (in calm, shallow conditions) Surface noise draws fish from long distances Visual splash helps predators locate prey quickly Works best when fish are hunting upward Creates clear target zones for ambush predators Use slow pop-and-pause retrieves during calm mornings Cast near lily pads, docks, and shallow grass edges Try smaller poppers for smallmouth in clearer water Increase cadence when fish are aggressively feeding Small spoons are reliable freshwater lures known for their fluttering, reflective action that closely mimics an injured or fleeing baitfish

And while the fellas are exactly like me in that they will gladly chase down just about anything theyre sicced on, there are few things they enjoy more than pitching crickets

The JIG-N-EEL comes in white, yellow, or chartreuse

Brody Henderson, MeatEaters senior editor, guided trout fishermen for 18 years in Colorado, and estimates hes been hooked at least 12 times, and removed hooks from at least 20 people besides himself