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02/13/2021 01:13PM
Gman7: "Heading in at EP#30 last of May and first week of June. What are the best lures and colors for Walleye and Pike as well as smallies at that time?"
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02/16/2021 09:13AM
I'm not familiar with EP30 and I'm not a walleye guy but for bass and pike at that time of year you have lots of options but if going minimalist--3 1/2" green pumpkin paddletails on 1/8 and 1/4 oz jigs, spinnerbaits and either a size 90 Whopper Plopper or a Pop-R. You'll catch walleyes on the paddletail and spinnerbait too.
02/16/2021 02:48PM
Gman7: "Thanks to all for input. What hooks are you typically using for bait holders.
Greg"
My go to bait would be leeches. I have used aberdeen hooks #6 or #8 under a slip bobber. This is inspired by the book Lunkers Love night crawlers. The idea is that the thin wire hook allows the bait to have a more natural action.
I have also use standard Cabela's brand black ball head jigs 1/8 or 1/4 oz under a slip bobber. This means I don't have to use a split shot and seemed to work just as well.
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