Over peppergrass, suspending jerkbaits catch theirshare. So, too, do large-bladed spinnerbaits slow-rolled to just tick the tops of the grass. Alley noted that spinnerbaits are very effective deepwater lures here because the water is slightly stained. Casting Carolina rigs is a bread-and-butter technique for local experts, and Ally has found the new Culprit Water Beetle to be highly effective when rigged that way and swum slowly over just about any deep structure.

Some may view low water as a negative, but anglers who key on these lakes find it can do good things for their catch.