Springfield Lake

[Flysmallie]

I'm trying to get out there more and more. It will be a lot better once things start to cool down. Holler if you see me. 

[MSUFisherBear]

1 hour ago, Flysmallie said:

I'm trying to get out there more and more. It will be a lot better once things start to cool down. Holler if you see me. 

Bingo! - The cold weather months for that lake are one of my favorites. The warm water output at the power plant allows for warmer water, which I feel congregate the fish some during the colder portions of the year. That's where I see some of my best chasing action on that lake (crankbaits, spinnerbaits).

Again, it's been a while since I've fished it so I'm not sure what it's like now, but... Look for schools of shad breaking the surface in the early morning or evening hours (early morning was still always my best bet). Tie on a senko or even a road runner (1/16 ounce was my favorite) with a paddle tail grub. Watch and be ready for the shad to move across channel swings and bottom structure and be ready to chuck. If you see swirls or fish driving minnows out, cast in the center and let it drop then hang on.