KeukaSmallies

Keuka is one of NYS's Finger Lakes. Great small mouth fishing.

SM fishing is slow on Keuka right now. Rain, clearwater due to zebra mussels and transition from beds to wherever.... Last three days have proved especially challenging.

I throw a lot of Slug-Gos on 6 lb test line w/ a spinning rod and reel. At the end of every day, I drag empty line behind the boat to eliminate some of the days built-up twist. That seems to work somewhat, but never perfect. I'm about to spool up two spinning reel spools w/ 6 lb test line. I usually follow the manufacturer's rec's and lay the line spool on the floor, label side up. If that begins to develop a kink as I reel it on, I turn the spool over and start again. I read somewhere that one should spool spinning reels just the same as bait casting reels--w/ the spool on end and the line coming off the top of the spool. Any suggestions, tips, etc. for me to resolve this problem? Thanks in advance for your info!

I use a lot of perch, Arkansas shiner, or shad colored plastics...seem to be effective in the lake I fish here in central NYS.