Fishing Report for Smallmouth Bass using Drop Shot in Fall

Item: Lake Mendota
Author: Mark Ripp

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Mark Ripp

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11/7/21

Lake Mendota

Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Fall
Technique
Drop Shot
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Perch
Water Temperature
55°

Water temps in the mid 50’s and clear and the lake has turned over. Tried a little of everything but the most consistent bite I had was dropping on isolated boulders in 20-25 feet of water. Switched back and forth between a dropshot and a Ned rig. Caught a nice fat pike as well!

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