You gotta love spring. Even though this has been a mild winter for Kansas, spring is a welcome season. Spring brings warm temperatures, new growth, and most importantly, cooperative fish. You can find and catch fish in shallow water in the spring, and fish are always easiest to catch when they are shallow. First, fish move shallow to find warmer water and food. Soon after, they move shallow to prepare for the spawn. This is a perfect time to take a new or young angler. When fish are concentrated in shallow water near shore, they are not only easy to find and catch, they are accessible to bank anglers. And maybe one of the best ways to catch them is with a bobber and a small jig. It's an easy rig for a youngster to handle, and it works. The bobber keeps the jig from sinking into and snagging on rocks or brush, and it holds the jig tantalizingly in front of the fish. Even though springtime fish are hungry and eager to bite, cool water makes them somewhat sluggish, so a small, slow-moving bait is best. Let the bobber sit; wave action will be enough movement. Try to get it as close to the brush and weeds as possible, and set the hook if it goes under. Seeing a bobber go under is exciting, even if it's not on you line. And while you can catch just about any pond fish with this rig, crappie might be the most sought-after. Nothing tastes better than fresh crappie fillets. Try the rig in a pond or state fishing lake this spring, and don't forget the kids.
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