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Chad's Pro Tips!!

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"Fishing in a crowd "
By: Chad Morgenthaler

www.chadmorgenthaler.com

Fishing around other people presents a lot of unique situations. When fishing in a crowd, or in a very popular spot, I try to fish differently then the anglers around me.

For example, when fishing dense weed mattes, if other anglers are throwing a heavy Texas-rigged worm, I’ll try to use a more subtle approach.  I prefer to use my go-to rig, a Strike King Zero rigged weedless and weightless.  Weightless bait fished around the perimeter of the mattes gives a slower much different presentation than a heavily weighted bait. The Maxima Fluorocarbon Line is also very beneficial. This line allows an advantage over other anglers because it sinks, it is invisible underwater, and it’s also very strong and abrasive resistant.

Another tip is to try to put the bait where other anglers haven’t. This is a huge PLUS! Present the bait quietly, without a splash and work very slowly and methodically. If fish are holding tight in brush and cover you’ll receive more bites. Keep in mind that if you’ve isolated a large area that has potential but there are several boats on it the fish are probably still there, but they’re feeling the pressure.  Look for areas close by that seem to be untouched by other anglers. It’s a possibility that the fish might have migrated to another area seeking refuge from the noise and commotion.