I’ve used them all. The only one I’ve had problems with is seaguar. Right now I’m using strike king and yo zuri. The yo zuri stuff is amazing 

Anything that has shimano on it is worth it. I’d say the shimano curado or slx is a good place to start!

I’ve done that 1000 times over. I highly recommend it. You can do it in fluorocarbon too but it doesn’t work quite as smoothly 

Yes they all use points. Where the points are usually determines what mostly lives there.

Spots and smallmouth generally use more main lake points. GENERALLY!!!!

Largemouth generally use interior points. GENERALLY SPEAKING!!! They can be used for spawning, post spawn and prespawn. Points provide ambush points so they play all year long. I won’t ever do a seasonal breakdown and not mention points.

I used to fish in the cold a lot. NOW…… I do something else🤣

Which zman bait for this one! That’s a big one 

Longer pauses with the soft jerkbait and not nearly as violent as well. I would use quick little pops for the soft plastic jerkbait. The hard bait requires more violent action 

That’s a great question! I would do it from the side! I even stand up at times unless it’s rough water out. The side option would work the best!

Thanks my man! It’s gonna be a good week!

With the water temps in the 40s and 50s I’m thinking not that much should change. The biggest thing I’ve messed up on in past tournaments was making sure to fish the “ditch” side of pockets when the water cools. Anywhere it’s a little deeper is usually a better place to fish. That can be 1ft or 10ft just depending on the type of fishery. I bet the fish bite reaction baits better too. Jerkbait, lipless I’d have something on I could use effectively in the wind. I’m gonna be dealing with the same thing this weekend. The only issue is I DONT KNOW THE WATER THAT WELL!!! I still would do what you’ve been doing until the data points you in a different direction.