Luckily, on the St. Johns River, that works.John Crews Second place finisher, Bob Downey credits a soft plastic stick bait, a topwater prop ... and water levels, while utilizing proven baits ...

Glide baits are versatile. Point the rod tip at the water and reel in short, fast bursts and the lure kicks back and forth quickly and erratically, an action known as “chopping.” Reel slowly, ...