Springtime jugging

[fishinfreak]

Is it very effective? We normally don't start jugging until the end of may but I will be fishing from April 6-14 and wouldn't mind have a few catfish to go along with the crappie.

[parker]

I dont start until derby weekened.

[Jtmeador21]

we started this week after all the rain. its been slow but were gettin a few. best time for me is around second or third week of april. we jug and run trot lines for about a week and have enough to last all year. then its back to bass fishin.

[fishinfreak]

we started this week after all the rain. its been slow but were gettin a few. best time for me is around second or third week of april. we jug and run trot lines for about a week and have enough to last all year. then its back to bass fishin.

Will they hit live bait right now? Or do I need to use cut bait or something like shrimp or hotdogs etc.

[parker]

Will they hit live bait right now? Or do I need to use cut bait or something like shrimp or hotdogs etc.

I use cut chad but alot of people use different things. Lively bluegill might get you a flathead though.

[fishinfreak]

I use cut chad but alot of people use different things. Lively bluegill might get you a flathead though.

I figured it would be to early for a flathead.

[FISHNTECK]

Hey Fishinfreak, remember- you have a whole 2 gallon bag of frozen shad in my freezer!!

[Buzzy]

Speaking of shad. Do you think there will be shad when the water levels get back to normal? I haven't seen any lately.

[fishinfreak]

Hey Fishinfreak, remember- you have a whole 2 gallon bag of frozen shad in my freezer!!

They'll be put to use that week. We were supposed to use them over the summer but never got the chance.