Turnover...

[cupper]

I was out on Waconia and Minnetonka this weekend. I noticed that most of the weeds are dead or dying. Is this a sign that turnover has taken place? I know that last year turnover happened around this time... how can one be totally sure that turnover has occured.

What are some succussful patterns to use after turnover? Last year I caught my first muskie after turnover speed trolling a bucktail, but I hear guys talk about deep trolling cranks, throwing jerkbaits, or even jigging. This weekend I tried jerkbaits, bucktails, speedtrolling, and soft plastics all to no avail (zero fish moved).

The reason I bring up this topic is because one of my close friends is coming up this week and I would really like to see him get his first muskie. He has put in the time and I am hoping this is the week he reaps the benefits. We will probly be out on Waconia or Tonka.

Thanks!

-cupper

[Rivernut]

Cupper, I was out in Wisconsin, Rice Lake area, And the lake I fish for 'Skies was in the process of turning, or just turned. 54-56 water temp. Did not even get a follow, so I would say this next weekend should be good to go. Deep cranks are a very good choice after turn. Hope this helps some. Good Luck!

[MJBo]

I don't think turnover has happened anywhere this far south yet. The dormant brown weeds you were seeing are getting very common though. This past weekend I had alot of success finding (by trolling)and fishing green weedbeds on WBL. Hopefully the same will be true for you.

[Muskydanno]

Water temp on wac was 56 on monday, and no action for us not even a follow.. Lots of fish suspended out deep. Indy was the same for us, the only fish we saw porpoised next to the boat but wasnt following our lures! What a kick in the pants..