The Hunt For Big Fish with Larry Dahlberg

Larry, in bodies of water that have a pre-turnover, is there a particular size and/or type of lure you use? And would water current affect this situation?

Pre turnover is a new word in my fishing vernacular. To me it could mean anytime from freeze up until actual "turn over".What on earth do you mean?
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I mean the very beginning of the fall transition. Just before they start staging in deeper water and start to put on the fall fat belly.. I've had success downsizing, but would you think that is the best thing to do or just got lucky with those fish?

Why would you downsize at this time? Just based on good expereiences, or is there more to it? I tend to upsize going into and during the fall. Maybe they are a little tough during the turnover itself, and that might favor smaller baits then, but both before and after I figure they are putting on the feed bag, so shy not eat a steak instead of several Sliders! JMHO

Because I know at this time, at least where I fish, they start keying in on 3-4 inch perch and bluegill.. I just wonder if there is a particular bait that'll work better than others...

Assuming the fish have not changed locations and assuming you are fishing where they actually are and they won't bite more standard stuff I would go to gliders, stuff that has a very wide and erratic movement and variety of speeds.
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