Which lure will you use when you go to a new spot

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I has thought float is a very slow method, perhaps I am wrong.
I lived in Condo, so it's not easy for me to get earth worm in the yard. and every time I don't have plenty duration of time for fishing, I don't want to spend too much time on finding earthworms. so I prefer artificial baits which no need to prepare.

(09-27-2012 04:47 PM)MuskieBait Wrote:  Instead of using lure, why not use a simple float, splitshot and hook rig and use earthworms for bait?

Panfish may not bite artificial lures at times, but readily bite a chunk of fresh worms. This is the easiest way to figure out if fish are in the area or not.

Once you find them, then go at them with lures if you like.

If you don't have a box of worms in the fridge, then dig up some worms on location, or find some slugs, beetles, grasshopper...anything smaller can be used for bait. Even shrimp or squid had worked for me in a pinch.