ciarlill

First off I want to say I'm mostly a kayak/bank fisherman, not a boater, so I'm usually only carrying 2-5 rods. That being the case I like to get a lot of use out of each setup. Lately I've noticed I get very little use out of the cranking rod I picked up. I like throwing cranks, but the amount of time I am in an area where it's appropriate technique is limited. So what else should I be throwing on a moderate action rod (7', 1/4-3/4oz, 8-17lb test. Paired with 6.3:1 reel). The first thing I was thinking is changing out the line from 12lb floro to maybe copoly? I know it might take a little off my cranking depth, but would allow me to throw spooks and maybe poppers on it. I'm not sure if I'll get the proper walking action without a fast tip though. I was also thinking maybe jerk baits? Again not sure what line would be good. I don't even have any jerk baits yet, mostly throw a fluke for that presentation. Possibly spinners or chatterbaits? Any other ideas on what else I might be able to throw on it? Should I change out the floro for something with neutral buoyancy? For reference my other rods are: 2x 7' MH (6.3:1, 7.1:1) 30lb braid to leader (1 mono, 1 floro). 7' M spinning setup, 10lb braid to leader. 7'6" H, 50lb braid.

I snapped a few photos of things I have been seeing that I cannot identify. Hoping you guys could help me out. Some info on the lake: it is tiny, about 50 surface acres located in southern Ohio. It is a reservoir, very silted in near the ramp, gradually drops to ~15' and as deep as 20' right in front of the dam. Populations of large mouth, channel cats, crappie, tons of blue gill. Possibly other species but those are all I have caught. Lastly, what can you tell me about the bottom composition from what you see? It looks hard to me... but when I drag a jig it feels mushy and I have never for a jig bite here, making me think it is too soft. Thanks! #1) Weird streaks. Grouped up, coming off the bottom from 10' to 4'. What are they? #2) Fairly typical of what I see. Do you see any bass here? I see a small rock to the left and it looks like a thermocline at like 13'. Right above I see arches but they look small on the down imaging. #3) Bad lighting on this one. Looks like actively feeding bass? Could it be channel cats? Do they school?