Doing anything wrong?

[fish vacuum]

You didn't say how you're fishing those baits. With floating baits, make sure your leader is long enough to keep it above the weeds. Throwing a 2ft leader out into 3ft of weeds won't get the results you want.

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[T-Bone]

You didn't say how you're fishing those baits. With floating baits, make sure your leader is long enough to keep it above the weeds. Throwing a 2ft leader out into 3ft of weeds won't get the results you want.

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AMEN!

The biggest mistakes are using the pre-tied cheap leaders, too heavy main line and too heavy leader material. Try a longer leader (2-4 Ft.) of 2-4 Lb test, 6 Lb. main line and a longer rod of 6 1/2 - 8 Ft in an ultralight - light action. With no more than a 1/2 ounce, sliding sinker and an overhand casting motion (Don't side arm it!) you will be able to outcast the "Pool Cue" pole guys with their 2 ounces of lead and have a lot  more fun with those fish.

[hike2hunt]

Do try the "water bobber" method, with a 2-3' leader and a good mosquito, elk hair caddis, or hooper pattern. Love this technique for lakes with weeds, and on a slow retrieve it works awesome.