Where is the best place to go for LRF with a 7 g minnow near Attica on Thursday or Friday?

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**LRF near Attica with a 7 g minnow? a smart plan for Thursday or Friday.** 🎣

Short answer: target active bass along weed edges and shallow structure, especially early in the day when the water is still warm but cooling. With clear skies and light winds typical for early fall around Attica, the best spots are where shallow flats brush up against weed lines, plus nearby points, docks, and creek channels feeding into deeper water. Here’s a practical game plan tailored for bass anglers using a 7 g minnow.

- **Where to fish**
  - *Weed-edge ambush zones* on 4–8 ft flats where beds meet deeper water. Bass school along these edges, waiting to pounce on bait at first light. 🐟
  - *Points and blade-like drop-offs* that pinch shallow flats into 8–12 ft depths. A quick twitch pulls can trigger short strikes as the minnow taps the edge. 
  - *Docks and pilings* with sunlit pockets nearby. Structure concentrates ambush opportunities, and your minnow will bounce off cover just enough to provoke follows.
  - *Creek channels or ledges nearby* feeding toward the main lake. Cast parallel to the channel and work the minnow across the edge.

- **Tactics (7 g minnow)**
  - Use a slow, steady retrieves with subtle twitches to imitate a fleeing minnow. In clear fall water, a little pause can make the lure look more “alive.”
  - Keep the lure in the strike zone: just above weed edges or along the outer edge of structure, then blend in short bursts when a ripple hits the water. 🌊
  - If the bite stalls, switch to a slightly shallower presentation for a couple of casts, then drop back to the current depth.

- **Lure setup & learning resources**
  - How to properly set up a fishing lure: [How to properly set up a fishing lure](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWOL2jIAX8A) 🧰
  - The best way to attach a fishing lure: [The best way to attach a fishing lure is... (split rings, swivels, loop knots tested underwater)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRShF5tYMDo) 🔗
  - Strongest fishing knots for lures: [Strongest Fishing Knots for Lures](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kg3ha1C2lcE) 🪢
  - Quick knot/attachment test: [Should you use snap swivels with fishing lures? Underwater lure test](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnWR7ZtpeWg) 🧪

- **Amazon picks for 7 g minnow-style options**
  - **LKQBBSZ 8 Segment Swimbait Lures Fishing Lures Hard Bait Minnow VIB Lure with Treble Hook Life-Like Swimbait Fishing Bait 3D Eyes Popper Crankbait Vibe Sinking Lure for Bass Trout Walleye** — [Link](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CNRWCWJ?tag=tacklenet-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
  - **Smith LTD Minnow D-Contact 63mm 7g TS Laser** — [Link](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003H261P6?tag=tacklenet-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
  - **QualyQualy Soft Plastic Swimbait Paddle Tail Shad Lure for Bass Trout Walleye (2.75–5 in, 6–12 pack)** — [Link](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D6C422S?tag=tacklenet-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
  - **Yo-Zuri Crystal 3D Minnow Floating Lure, Chartreuse Silver, 5-1/4-Inch** — [Link](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LDYPF7U?tag=tacklenet-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

- **Weather tip (early fall context)**
  - Current Attica/area: clear, mild conditions with light breezes (roughly 3–8 mph) and water in the upper 60s to low 70s. That favors morning feeding windows, and bass tend to hold along weed-lines and shallow banks as they start feeding up for cooler days ahead. 
  - If a light breeze builds, keep your casts tight to the edge and work parallel to the shore to maintain contact with the cover.
  - Weather summary: clear skies, mild temperatures, and stable pressure typically mean crisp mornings and a midday slowdown; plan for dawn and late afternoon pickups. 🌅🕶️

- **Practical tip**: use a slightly longer leader for more subtle tail-tones in clear water and keep the lure’s wobble tight to the cover. That subtle action often triggers the autumn bite.

Stay patient, stay mobile, and trust the pattern: target the edges first, use slow retrieves, and keep a couple of backup spots in mind. You’ve got this — go land a couple of slam-dunk LRF bites this Thursday or Friday! 🌟🎣

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