So I know how effective the A rig can be in fall.the question I have is does anybody fish it successfully in pre spawn or summer? I was just wondering like in summer when the fish don't seem to be responding on the deep weed lines and I see schools of shad I just think man those fish must be on those shad schools.the only ways I can think of approaching this is with the a rig a swimbait or maybe a flutter spoon.

Spinnerbait or Silver Buddy.

Pre-spawn, absolutely. Never had any luck during the summer though. 

I really don't know why, but The Rig is worthless in the summer.

 

Not always the best option but if they're actively chasing bait fish it will work no matter the season, here in FL at least. Caught some on it on ledges this yr in 20+ ft. I prefer cranking, swimbaits and c-rigs in the summer out deep though. 

Thanks guys.seems to be the general consensus from guys I've talked to here also.good in early pre spawn,great in fall very ify to worthless in summer.