If the wind blows your line, the jig is too light
Normally, that rig above will overhand cast the 2-g jighead in my first photo to about 100', but the rod is not rated that light - it's actually rated 5 g at the low end, but it comes alive at 3 g
In the photo, a man in a full-brimmed hat and button-down shirt stands on the dock next to a scale
He also discusses the effectiveness of the bladed jigs and flat-sized crankbaits during this timeframe
Generally speaking, the Sport Fish Restoration Account contributions have been relatively stable during this 13-year period
Isolation is important. He may catch multiple bass off an isolated brushpile at this time of year, but taking one or two at time is more typical during this doldrum period