I haven't been out much at all lately. Maybe 4 times from shore (quick trips) and once on my kayak during the hot summer months. Hoping to change that very soon. Temps about 20 degrees cooler today than yesterday and got about 2 inches of rain as well. Hopefully the walleye will be heading close to shore in my favorite spots soon.
One of my last trips out to a small local upground reservoir i found some big 8.5" and 9" bluegill on a pattern i haven't seen them on for a few years in this lake. Tried jigs shallow at first with only very small fish to show for it. Tried a shallow float out over deeper water and still no luck. Got out my back-up rod with a slip float attached and dropped a single waxworm on a drop spoon down between 15' and 20' deep and started picking off the big boys. If they stick with the same routine i have seen them do in years like this before, i should be able to target these fish all the way up until we get ice.