what are some patterns/techniques that are working for you guys at this time of the year? or just prespawn in generall. I go out and catch a few fish, but i cnat seem to dial in on a real good pattern.....

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i like throwing a lipless crank or spinnerbait near staging areas

I like the spinnerbait and soft/ hard jerkbaits

After a cold front it's been shaky heads and senkos

I like 3/8 oz. texas rig with Zoom trick worm---  cut off 1/4-1/2 of it in the spring (green pumpkin is my all around color)

Fish it slow and fan cast-- if no takers right away move to a new area

good luck