>>2583691I'd consider bringing live bait with you to get an idea of where they're hanging around. I put a night crawler on a jig head, you can swim it back or let it sit and bottom bump it. After I catch a few I will switch to whatever small plastic, typically a paddle tail and keep catching them.
Time of day, and weather plays a part. I'm not great with that. Before a storm front or cool front comes in. When it's cloudy or overcast. Have been good times for me.
In my area the fishing has only recently become consistent, in last few weeks. Everyone I've spoken with says it's been a tough year.