on upswing

wind speed and direction,” Schneider said. “The edges of grass beds and scattered sand pockets in knee- to waistdeep water have been the ticket for staying hooked up with quality fish.”

Schneider said any stretch of water containing mullet, other baitfish and good water clarity seems to be producing.

“If an area looks fishy, it’s probably worth checking out,” he elab orated. “Recently we stopped in a spot that had some slicks along a grass line and made a long wade that pro duced bites all morning long.”

Soft plastics have been drawing the most strikes, but the fish are becoming more and more willing to hit