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Tank J

Tank J is a reservoir in Arizona, near Coconino County.

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Tank J is a reservoir in Coconino County, Arizona.

Use the shape you can see at Tank J: check the best cover, the first drop, and one open-water line before moving.

Fish and Baits

A direct approach on Tank J works like this: the fish mix here is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.

For a short trip to Tank J, begin with one slow bottom presentation and one moving bait, then let bites show whether fish are holding close to cover or roaming open water.

How to Read the Water

Keep the first check on Tank J simple: do not let the deepest number control the whole day; nearby cover, firm bottom, and food usually matter more than the deepest hole by itself.

Season by Season

Use this plain plan on Tank J: spring runoff can add color and pull fish toward fresh water; green weeds and the first drop become stronger summer targets; in fall, follow bait toward points and shallow flats, while winter rewards a slower search.

A Simple Tackle Plan

The plan for Tank J starts here: a medium spinning rod, 8-pound line, a small box of jigs, a few crankbaits, and a simple bottom rig cover most situations; change depth or speed before changing every piece of tackle.

To narrow down Tank J, record the wind, water color, productive depth, and cover after a bite; those four notes are more useful on the next trip than a long list of spots that did not produce.

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