Shallow water feeding areas appear both along the bank and across mid stream. Across to the west a steep bank drops to a deep 75-yard long eddy. And in between lies a long stretch of fast moving water over small rocks and gravel that eventually steps down as the river narrows. Odds are that during periods of hot weather this entire zone bustles with activity. Well let's begin by addressing daytime hours when most fish settle into deeper, calmer waters.
Nothing beats an artificial jig when it comes to pulling fish from pockets.
Smallmouth bass, walleyes, northern pike, and even catfish will inhale a well-presented jig. Use just enough weight to reach the bottom, because heavy jigs are a nightmare in snag-infested river conditions. Start with chartreuse, switch to bright green if nothing happens, and resort to blaze orange if fish are present, but not too excited about your first two choices. Twister-type grub bodies add a nice touch. They're intense action seems to draw more attention than traditional feather tails.