Jim Lake 13 is a lake in Missoula County, Montana.
Jim Lake 13 is a lake in Missoula County, Montana and covers about 2.96 acres.
The small size of Jim Lake 13 makes quiet casts and short moves more useful than carrying a pile of tackle.
Near the shaded side of a weed bed, the fish mix here is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.
Across the hard edge of a weed bed, 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.
Beside the gravel lip of a protected bank, use wind as a clue; a light push can carry food toward a bank, but hard wind may muddy it, so look for a clean edge near a point or protected pocket.
Around the outside edge of a deep bend, 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.
Around the firm edge of a narrow arm, 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.
Near the weed line of the first drop, record the wind, water color, depth of the first good pass, 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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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.