When fish are in a touchy mood, the fall of the bait can dictate success or failure. Many times getting your jig or grub to fall more slowly will generate strikes.
Many times we’ve heard that light line is always best. NOT always. Heavier (thicker) line will resist the fall of the bait and slow it down.
Want to stick with your lighter line? Use a lighter bait.
My success in week one of this 2014 season has been based on a slow falling bait.
Enough said for now…