Im new to fishing the Ohio River but Im learning fast this will be my first spring fishing it. I just started using skipjack last summer and have been killing the catfish with them. I just have a question for all that fish the Ohio River do you use skipjack all year or do you use shad at a certain time of the year. Normally I will only go out with one or the other. If you guys would could you tell me what kind of baits you use at certain times of the year I would appreciate it.
I use which ever I can get, but prefer skipjack. I don't have any special times to use one or the other.
i try to get all 3 skips, shad and bluegill.... in the heavy cover i really like the gills or live shad as second choice if im fishing for blues i am using skipjack and shad both if possible.. sometimes one catches fish and the other wont!!!
an hour at the evansville state hospital with a sabaki rig will get you a weeks worth of gills for bait!! just a little tip.... :big_smile:
Both are great baits. There is no season for which is better. Bottom line is, fresh is always best...
I like Bluegill best for year around. My second would be skippies and then shad. Those are the 3 main baits I use in the Ohio year around. The Gills and the Gill heads produce real well for Flatties in the Summer and year round for me.
