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[PhilK999]

I read the reports from my area for local info, since I am restricted because I can not trailer and read the others for fun. Definately give more credence to some peoples reports than others.

I do look for some signs that certain fish are hitting like a run of flounder or spanish macs that are some where close to the area from the bridge to Poplar Island to know if it is worth making a long run south.

I try and get info like what they are hitting on in my section of the bay, as in size, type and depth of lures, whether LTJ or trolling seems to be better at the time, and maybe a general area to try. Sometimes I just read something I never thought of trying and may change my spread or techique if it sounds like it will work.

Also have my favorite places to go at different times of the years and sometimes ignore the reports and just use what has worked in the past.