St. Clair on the 20th-25th

[Chief Paduke]

I need a recommendation on equipment. If you only could take 3 combos what would you take and what would you tie on them?

[RangerryanR73]

tube/drop shot if they're on beds, blade bait, and a jerkbait

[brnzbaklvr]

Dropshot, Tube, and a cranking/casting rod....That is what I throw on my deck before I launch..Pretty much every time....

[Steve j]

3 baitcasters... Trap, spinnerbait, jerkbait... No need for anything else unless you enjoy dropping a tube on bed fish.

[jessemyers]

I need a recommendation on equipment. If you only could take 3 combos what would you take and what would you tie on them?

6'6" MH Baitcaster for jerbaits
7' M or MH Baitcaster for Tubes/grubs/swimbaits/lizards (or whatever you throw when sight fishing)
7'6" MH baitcaster for traps/cranks

[1BADAIR]

Tube
TUbe
tube/dropshot lol

[MichPhoenix77]

Tube
Drop Shot
Jerkbait

[L.Roberts]

You guys think they'll be spawning then?

[bigmikeMN]

Given the colder start to spring and the full moon scheduled for the 29th, I think you will have a big wave coming up during that time.

My recommendations for that time frame would be a dropshot for beds, jerkbait, and a crankbait (DT6 & DT10) for searching. My alternatives would be a swimbait on 1/4-3/8oz jig head and a fluke/double fluke.

[MichPhoenix77]

Tube
Drop Shot
Jerkbait

Add a shallow crankbait to the mix. With a tight wobble. Was killer for me Saturday.

[Steve j]

You guys think they'll be spawning then?

I've seen smallies on beds in July...

[L.Roberts]

I've seen smallies on beds in July...

Me too....just figuring the main spawn might be a little later this year. We are coming up the second week of June this year

[jessemyers]

Me too....just figuring the main spawn might be a little later this year. We are coming up the second week of June this year

I found males on beds this year already, when we had a couple days where the water cleared up enough to see.

[L.Roberts]

I found males on beds this year already, when we had a couple days where the water cleared up enough to see.

Interesting!

[Steve j]

Me too....just figuring the main spawn might be a little later this year. We are coming up the second week of June this year

You'll still have opportunities on some nice fish mid June. Just remember, the fish spawn at different times as you make your way south/down the lake. And the females will be feeding.

[catch5]

Drop shot, crankbait, and swim bait.

[L.Roberts]

Drop shot, crankbait, and swim bait.

you forgot tube and topwater!!!!!

[Walleyeguy456]

Stop into Sportsman's Direct on Jefferson. They have everything you need and are willing to help you out with information.

[Chief Paduke]

Thank you guys for your assistance. We are staying in New Baltimore and hope to fish Anchor Bay. What can we expect in the way of insect issues?

[Hollada]

no bugs on AB today. Water temp was 60-61 in 7 fow near selfridge. My guess is we are at least 2-3 weeks away from the hex hatch if those are the bugs you’re asking about.