Slez’s Creek Inline Spinners … is that must lure for targeting Steelhead in the creeks (Lake Michigan tributaries) and St. Joseph River.  When retrieving the spinner, the blade spins creating flash and vibration that mimics a minnow.  Fish can see the flash of the revolving blade … while, their lateral line feel the vibration from the revolving blade.  These triggers (sight and vibration) make the inline spinner a productive lure whether fishing clear, stained or murky water.

My two favorite / productive retrieves for Slez’s Creek Inline Spinners are …

1) Casting down-stream (15 to 25 angle) then slowly retrieving the spinner along the seams and through the soft water behind current breaks.  The current will assist with rotation of the blade to attract the fish’s attention.

2) Casting up-stream (15 to 25 angle) then quickly retrieving the spinner along the seams and through the soft water behind current breaks.

Fishing with Worms

With the onslaught of commercial lures, the worm still remains favorite and productive bait for catching fish.  Most of us started fishing with a worm … watching the bobber while intently waiting for a fish to strike and the fun to begin.

Tip.  Blood is the ultimate attractant … blood from your local butcher injected into the worm with a worm blower or a syringe.  You’ll find that the syringe is much easier to use.  Just dipping your bait in blood helps a little but that washes off right away.  If you inject it, it stays with the bait.

Tip.  Our hands do get dirty when we fish … hand wipes should not be used, it throws the scent off and repel the fish from striking the bait or lure.

Scum Frog

The weedless design of the Scum Frog allows the lure to slide over and around vegetation without hanging-up.  The soft flexible plastic body has a natural feel and gives way for a positive hook set.  Always be ready to set the hook … the strike is usually quick, aggressive, and explosive.

When fishing in and through heavy cover (lily pads or pond scum), use a fairly slow and constant pace retrieve.  This gives the bass plenty of opportunity to track down the lure.  Avoid using a stop-and-go retrieve … the bass may strike at the lure and miss it.

When fishing the outside edges of vegetation with immediate access to open water, use a faster retrieve, making the lure bob with short strokes emulating a swimming frog.