Strategies for Low Water, April Panfish

This 24 April Panfishing excursion took place in a MDC pond (Cooper County, MO). The water level of the pond was extremely low. Heavy rains were due in this area in the coming days so perhaps it has recovered.
Two strategies were employed.
1. Use a "moving" lure (Z-Man Shad FryZ) near the bank as well as in open water where bluegill are known to congregate off-shore.
2. Use a "slow, Ned rig type" of lure (a PBJ Elaztech Mod) resembling a Micro TRD in depths of 3-8 feet.
Both strategies worked well, but the star of the show was a Shad FryZ in Dark and Stormy color.
A nice bunch of bluegill in the 8.5" category got to take a basket ride. Several nuisance bass were caught along with a decent sized channel catfish.
Rudie has his normal cameo, for his fans of course. He always examines what is in the cooler as I usually ice down the panfish right after getting off the water.
Enjoy the show.

[@BillMikesAnglingAdventures]

Fishing's pretty good for low water✌ man those Bluegills had shoulders 👍👍

[@enduringpatriot]

Very nice mess of bluegill and pan fish! Thanks for showing us your catch and how you caught them! I absolutely love pan-fishing!

[@jeffdempsey6478]

Wish there would be wildlife conservation ponds where I live 😢😢😢....guess I got to live vicariously ❤...remember, I love 'purple death'

[@virgiliomaltos4475]

excellent video congratulations. a big hug, greetings, blessings.