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Erie Extreme Angling Tip with Pro Angler Dave Lefebre

A blade bait is the first lure to throw for smallmouth bass and wall-
eye after ice out. And the best blade bait on the market these days is

the SteelShad.

In the coldwater period before smallmouth
begin thinking about making their move to shallower water, the tight
vibration and alluring flash of the SteelShad draws strikes from deep-
water smallies on Lake Erie and inland lakes. With a variety of new re-

flective color patterns on the SteelShad, you will find one that works
best for whatever water clarity you face.

The SteelShad is great for ice-out walleye on Pymatuning. All those
boats you see on Pymatuning around the Espyville Causeway
bridge shortly after ice out are working blades. But the new Steel-
Shad is balanced differently and therefore offers a vibration that is
different from older style blades, so it’s likely you can draw strikes

from walleye that may have become accustomed to older blades.

I primarily use the ½-ounce model. You can jig it vertically by drop-
ping it straight to fish observed on the sonar. Or you can pitch it
out, let it sink and then use a slow lift and drop to work it back to
the boat. Initially work very deep breaklines, around deep grass
lines as the water begins to warm. Dave sez: All eyes on

Steelshad at ice out.

Fishing with Darl Black Guide Service
Put yourself in this photo...May and June are
prime months for crappie fishing at Pymatuning

Lake. All tackle and bait provided. We use the
best equipment: BnM Rods, Gamma Line, Gar-
min Electronics, Driftmaster Rod Holders, Bob-
by Garland Crappie Baits, Road Runner Lures
and Thill Floats. Five hour trips are limited to
one or two guests, providing ample instructions

for anyone not proficient with spinning gear
and rigs. Gift Certificates available. Email
darlblack@windstream.net or phone 814-720-1407 for more info.