Use a minnow or waxie. The largemouth are coming into the beds as the water warms. Bluegills are starting to come into the beds, but the cold weather has chased many right back into the deeper water. Fish shallow, however. Use leaf worms, or waxies.
Gills are average sized, with a lot of little ones.
Cats are being picked up on both the Flambeau and Chippewa Rivers. Use crawlers or chicken livers. Both channels and flatheads are being caught, but they're small, going 4 to 5 pounds. The water temperature is affecting the cats. As soon it warms, bigger ones will be biting.