Just got off work and plan on going fishing.

 

However I haven’t even thought about where I’m going and what lures to fish.

 

The main two lakes are going to be pretty dirty from all of the recent rain.

 

Right now there’s also a decent breeze.

 

I’m wondering, if the water is already fairly dirty, does the added breeze change what I should throw?

 

What would you bring as far as baits and colors?

 

I’m definitely bringing a swim jig with a bulky paddletail and a spinnerbait. I’ve got some jackhammers if those would be better, just haven’t thrown them much.

 

As I type this I’ve realized I need a better tackle system. Normally I just pack my soft bag with lures I think I’ll use for the day. If the water conditions are not as I planned, I’m SOL and stuck with what I packed.

 

I need to be able to bring a greater variety of baits in my truck and then be able to switch if needed.

 

I’m in a kayak so I’m limited to what I can take. I can and normally take 8 rods though.  
 

THANKS

Breeze creates current.  Sediment creates less visibility and darker environment to the fish.  In clear water, a breeze just breaks up the surface outline, not the below water view. Dirty water affects the whole column (though as the sediment settles the top clears faster than the bottom).

 

What you're describing is a spinnerbait day for me.  Stain or dirty water, a breeze pushing things around.  I'd get on the wind blown bank with a spinnerbait in my hand (something colorado/indiana) and just start moving.  tougher in a kayak of course, but keep covering water until you find where they are.  Then slow it down a little with a jig (nice a bulky with a water moving trailer).

31 minutes ago, casts_by_fly said:

Breeze creates current.  Sediment creates less visibility and darker environment to the fish.  In clear water, a breeze just breaks up the surface outline, not the below water view. Dirty water affects the whole column (though as the sediment settles the top clears faster than the bottom).

 

What you're describing is a spinnerbait day for me.  Stain or dirty water, a breeze pushing things around.  I'd get on the wind blown bank with a spinnerbait in my hand (something colorado/indiana) and just start moving.  tougher in a kayak of course, but keep covering water until you find where they are.  Then slow it down a little with a jig (nice a bulky with a water moving trailer).

Thanks dude.  

 

 

Well worst outing of the year.

 

Caught 2 bass and 2 crappie.

 

I’d say visibility was 6”.

 

Still Better than sitting at home. Hoping to learn from it.