Cabbage beds in shallow bays will hold many fish during the spring and fall. Target these cabbage beds in the spring with spinnerbaits, spinners,
spoons, shallow crankbaits, and topwater lures and you will catch lots of fish. In the summer, these shallow cabbage beds will hold mostly small fish if
any at all. Deep humps with cabbage will hold fish during the summer and through fall. Reeds, lily pads and other types of weeds will also hold pike and
muskie.
When looking for good areas of weeds to target, make sure to find weeds that offer shade, provide cover for fish cruising beneath the surface and also
allow for room to weave in and out of the weeds to prey on bait fish.
When you are fishing in and around weeds, there are many different ways you can fish. Spinnerbaits are usually the first choice for anglers because
they cover lots of water, you can keep them above shallow weeds, and they will also move freely through lily pads and reeds. Shallow crankbaits and
minnow plugs are good choices for weeds that stop a few feet above the surface. Many anglers prefer using jigs in deeper weeds because they can get
their bait right over the weeds. If they feel the weeds, anglers will jerk up to get out of the weeds and they can wind in about a foot of line to keep them
right above the weeds. This is very effective for pike and muskies and you will also catch an occasional walleye or big perch with this technique.
Bobbers with live bait is productive in weed pockets. Weedless spoons are excellent for catching pike and muskie in shallow weeds.
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