Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Bladed Jigs in Spring (Pre-Spawn)

Item: Otter Lake (WI)
Author: LakeDelavanKid

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4/15/23

Otter Lake (WI)

Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Open Water/Basin
Forage
Bluegill
Water Temperature
60°

This past week we had a huge warming trend which was odd but pretty typical Wisconsin weather. Although main lake was 46-47 degrees up in the shallow "flats" many fish were seen to be cruising up shallow chasing gills, as well as minnows. I ditched my 10XD as well as my flutter spoon and starting throwing a search-bait. In this case it was a chatter bait but can be anything that can be easy through and cover water throughly and effectively. I used prior knowledge I had gained on Lake Guntersville and was winding as fast as I could to create a "Rage reaction". These fish are still pre-pre spawn so they aren't really hungry but would swipe at a bait if it annoys them enough.