This technique is the most commonly known lake fly fishing method and is most often done on sinking lines, but can work well with a floating line, with or without split shot or weighted flies, and can be done from the shore, wading, or on a boat
For the most dedicated sticks, the Ice-Out strategy in late March offers a brief, elite window to catch fish before the crowds arrive
Keep your line tight so you can feel the subtle "thump" of a night-time hit
As you retrieve the crankbait back to shore, the lip will cause it to dig into the shallows, often resulting in a tangled mess of treble hooks and pond muck
Great Line Capacity: The cast reel will hold over 340 yards of 20 lb, over 285 yards of 25 lb, and over 230 yards of 30 lb of fishing line
But that just makes us more tired