Spring Inshore SLAM: How I Covered Water & Found the BITE
- By: Pat Ogletree
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I’ve cost myself countless numbers of fish during transition periods over the years because I fished the wrong way, I didn’t cover ground.
If you’re fishing the same way year-round, you’re likely missing out on some serious springtime action. When fish spread out, covering ground quickly and making smart lure choices can be the difference between getting skunked and landing a slam. Power fishing isn’t just about speed — it’s about observation, efficiency, and knowing when to change tactics.
So if you’ve struggled during seasonal transitions like I have, this video will help you fish smarter and stay dialed in. In this video, I will talk about the best way to find fish in the spring when the fish spread out, and that is power fishing!
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Here’s what you’ll learn:
- Ways to eliminate unproductive water and find where the feeding fish are using the power of observation
- The types of lures you should be using and why
- What to do when pesky critters are around like puffers and dolphin
- How to work the lures depending on the mood of the fish
Lures Used:
- Moonwalker
- Skinny Lipper
- Flea Flicker
- 2.0 Paddle Tail (Slam Shady Color)
Give it a watch, try out these lures, and let me know in the comments: What’s your go-to lure when power fishing in spring?
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-Pat
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Do what the “SMART ANGLERS” are doing and join the Insider Club.
Here’s what you’ll receive today when you join:
- Weekly fishing reports and TRENDS revealing exactly where you should fish every trip
- Weekly “spot dissection” videos that walk you through all the best spots in your area
- Exclusive fishing tips from the PROS you can’t find anywhere else
- Everything you need to start catching fish more consistently (regardless if you fish out of a boat, kayak, or land).
Great video Pat. As far as confidence for power fishing. If the temps or conditions allow it would be topwater followed by the Skinnylipper or Mirrolure Catch 2000🎣
Great info Pat as usual! Can you repeat the type of Rod you use that is 6’10”?
That was the Cajun Revenant Elite Medium power 6’10”. Lifetime warranty and made in the USA. We have a group discount code for them if you’re interested.
Good intel Pat! Generally speaking, when power fishing, how long are you spending in each ‘bad’ spot before moving on?
Joe, for me it’s all about signs of life. If I’m seeing bait, birds and signs of the fish I’m after, I’ll stay longer. If I’m not seeing anything, I move pretty fast through the area. But as a general rule, 15-20 minutes in a spot if something doesn’t catch my attention
Awesome video and tips Pat. Would you be willing to do a video on your camera setups for fishing? Interested in your head cam setup. Thanks again
I’ll throw something together for you. I’ve had a few questions about that lately
Yet another great video Pat! You mentioned possible safety issues if you don’t head into the big wakes properly, you also said quite a few times to wet your hand before handling the fish. You showed what happens to your leader while fighting even small snook, and you also talked about checking your hook point! You had a great day and caught a SLAM coaching us about how to power fish and what lures you use! You rock Pat! Thanks.
P.S. My go to power fishing lure is the 4″ Mulligan in Lebronze on a 4/0, 3/16 oz Hoss Helix Hook as I fish a little deeper water than you do and only fish fall, winter and very early spring!
Thanks Don! That Mulligan works year round and that Lebronze is a great color to mimic those finger mullet
Pat,
another priceless nugget buried in the midst of your video
check the sharpness of the hook by dragging it across the thumb nail. Thanks!
Any time i miss a hook set or have a fish come off, I check it. It can make all the difference
Great video Pat. My search bait is the 4”Milligan on a 3/0 1/8 oz weedless hook. It casts quite far even on a weedless hook, and can be fished fast, moderate, or even very slowly drug across the bottom.
Agreed! That’s a great choice!
When power fishing, I my confidence baits are the fluke on a 1/8 oz, hoss helix, flea flicker or mirrodine MR 17, and moonwalker.
Those are great choices!
Nice video. Wife and I kayak fish on the intercoastal in Sarasota and Charlotte county FL. Our go-to bait is the 2.0 FRED paddletail. We just vary the weight of the hook. We might try some hard baits if the FRED stops working, but so far it has been the winner for us.
Stick with what’s working! Hard baits can come in clutch when the puffers are bad but if not I love to throw soft plastics!
Hi Pat where was you fishing at ? Was out this morning starting with moonwalker
This was the Mosquito Lagoon on the East side.