Page 18 - Vermilion Lake Association Spring 2021 Newsletter

Spring Fishing Tips and Tricks
Spring fishing on Lake Vermil- ion is some of the best fishing for BIG FISH all year! The
shallow bite is a blast and can reap big benefits!
Key Presentations:
Jigs- 1/8 - 1/4 oz... colors vary as well as brand...but my favorite jigs for pitching in shallow are the Odd Ball Jigs made by “Bait Rigs”...these jigs tipped with a big minnow or soft plastic paddle tail and minnow style baits are deadly...as you walk the jig back to the boat from the shoreline, the jigs stand the minnow straight up and down keeping the hook out of the rocks and easy for the fish to grab. Less snags = more fish!!
Lindy Rigs- 1/16 – 3/8 oz walking sinkers, colored Gamakatsu hooks in size #4, but for big minnows I use #2 hooks. Shallow gravel areas can be loaded with fish and long lining lindy rigs can be a deadly presentation.
Slip Bobbers- Bobber fishing is a blast! No matter how old you are, there is something about watching a bobber go down! I like Thill bobbers with the brass grommet on the top, the line slides through very eas- ily and quickly without hanging up. Bobbers come in varying sizes to match the situation and the bait sizes. Be sure to have an assortment of pinch style sinkers, too. I prefer #4 hooks, and jigs as well.
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Crank Baits- Depending on the area I’m fishing, I use varying sizes of crankbaits which run at different depths, have different wobbles and profiles. I like
to use #4 and # 5 Flicker Shads and 4-6” stick baits for trolling and casting, in both regular diving and shallow diving models. Play with your speed and presentation whether you cast or troll!!
At this time of year, key in on gravel shorelines, neck- downs, and areas with water coming in or flowing out. There are lots of areas on Vermilion that have little streams and drainage areas, these areas hold lots of “BETTER” fish! Don’t be afraid to try fishing shallower than normal or even SUPER shallow with these techniques!
By Steve Amundson Spring Bay Resort & Guide Service 218-780-5941
letter. You may think since you are not a property owner you do not need to join the association. But if you love coming to the lake for your vacation, please join and help us maintain this wonderful resource. Take a moment to send in your membership applica- tion today. You will be glad you did.
18 The Vermilion, Spring 2021