140 PRACTICAL BAIT CASTING 



can be an artificial bait or a frog, or, if the water is very 

 weedy, a pork chunk on a weedless hook. Directions 

 for handling these baits are given in previous chapters. 



Wobblers are also effective when cast up to the 

 edge of the weeds, and the same may be said of the 

 spinner, fly, and pork strip combination or other spin- 

 ning baits. These baits are also very taking over 

 submerged weed beds, which are favorite hunting 

 grounds of game fish. See chapter on wobblers for 

 directions for fishing under these conditions. Also 

 try spots where feeder creeks of streams enter the 

 lake as the fish are inclined to explore these places for 

 food. 



After the weeds have been tried thoroughly, give 

 your attention to such places as old piers, fallen trees, 

 rocks in shallow water, accumulations of driftwood, 

 and sheltered spots generally. 



On lakes where there are no weedy spots to speak 

 of try the gravelly and sandy bars. On lakes of this 

 kind, especially if they are of large area, it is always 

 advisable to secure the services of a guide. If this 

 cannot be done, the quickest way to learn the location 

 of bars and ledges is to get the information from 

 some "native." Usually the man who rents the boats 

 or sells minnows or some other old-timer who makes 

 his "livin* off'n the lake" knows but will not always 

 part with the information readily. Sometimes a gen- 

 erous tip will help; at all times be diplomatic. 



Keep your eye on the resident fishermen. They 

 often are very able men when it comes to fishing. They 



