Fishing Report for Smallmouth Bass using Lipless Crankbaits in Fall

Item: Lake Norman
Author: GTFISHING

GTFISHING

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11/13/20

Lake Norman

Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Fall
Technique
Lipless Crankbaits
Structure
Rip Rap

The lower end of Lake Norman is definitely in the fall pattern, bass are migrating to warmer water along the rip rap banks & the nuclear power stations warm water discharge canals. Fish the lipless crankbait in the typical fashion, burn-it, drag-it, slow roll it. & yo-yo it and you'll get bit along the rip rap. Main lake points with rip rap has produced a better quality of bass than the backs of creeks. Small paddle tail or a black Zoom Trick worm has been good baits to use as a follow-up when the bass whiff on the topwater plug. Lay downs are still holding fish, crankbait,jig, shaky head, or spinnerbait has been a good way to get bites throughout the day.

Storm 360GT Searchbait Smelt / 3 1/2"

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Bassman Spinnerbaits TW Series Tandem Blades 1/2 oz / Chart Shad

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Lipless Crankbaits Essentials

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