Bradley Leuthner
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Fishing Reports (23)
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About Bradley Leuthner
Hometown
Independence, MN
Species Targeted
Bradley Leuthner's Favorite Brands
Bradley Leuthner's Favorite Lakes
Leech Lake
Whaletail Lake
Upper Whitefish Lake
Lake of the Woods
Gull Lake
Rainy Lake
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Lake Minnewashta
Pokegama Lake
Dry Lake Number Two
Lake Independence
Lake of the Woods
Lake Waconia
Bitter Lake
Otter Tail Lake
Boy Lake
Lake Vermilion
Pelican Lake
Sturgeon Bay
Lake Poinsett
Lake Minnetonka
Lake Sarah
East Lake Okoboji
Bradley Leuthner's Fishing Reports
Season:
FallSpecies:
Smallmouth BassStructure:
BouldersForage:
PerchTechnique:
SpinnerbaitsProducts Associated With This Report
Season:
SummerSpecies:
Smallmouth BassStructure:
BouldersForage:
CrawfishTechnique:
Drop ShotsSpend time scanning points. Look for the biggest rocks on the spot. Fish 12 to 20 feet of water. Fish really slow.
Reported by Bradley Leuthner
on Sep 8, 2021
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Season:
SummerSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
BouldersForage:
BluegillTechnique:
ChatterbaitsLook for rocks in 2 to 8 feet with grass around them. Best bass lake I ever fished
Reported by Bradley Leuthner
on Aug 27, 2021
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Season:
SummerSpecies:
Smallmouth BassStructure:
BouldersForage:
ShadTechnique:
Drop ShotsJust got done with the bassmaster open on Oneida. It was a grind. Had to find rocks mixed in weeds. Really had to slow down. Fished mostly 10 to 18 feet of water.
Reported by Bradley Leuthner
on Aug 2, 2021
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Season:
SummerSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
Submerged VegetationForage:
BluegillTechnique:
Grass JigsJust got done with the classic bass on Tonka. The bite was really slow for me. My best pattern was flipping grass. Look for the thickest mats in 8 to 12 feet.
Reported by Bradley Leuthner
on Jul 21, 2021Products Associated With This Report
Season:
SpawnSpecies:
Smallmouth BassStructure:
BouldersForage:
CrawfishTechnique:
Ned RigsYou really have to put in time to find them. Look in 8 to 14 feet. Lone boulders with sand around them. Seem to be the best.
Reported by Bradley Leuthner
on Jun 2, 2021
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Season:
SpawnSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
LaydownsForage:
ShadTechnique:
Wacky RigsLook for 🌳 with hard bottoms. The best ones I found where in back of creeks. The ones on points where better. Fish out going tides and low and in coming. Tides are everything. Fish slow. I was using ...
Read MoreReported by Bradley Leuthner
on May 20, 2021
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Season:
Post-SpawnSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
DocksForage:
CrappieTechnique:
Structure JigsIt was 42 water temperature. Fish very slow around hard cover. Fish the sunny sides.
Reported by Bradley Leuthner
on Apr 17, 2021Products Associated With This Report
Season:
SummerSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
Matted GrassTechnique:
Grass JigsIts a reallyfun time to be out on whaletail. Look for big weed clumps. Close to deep water is better. Get some heavy braid and a big jig. Its not a numbers game,but size is great.
Reported by Bradley Leuthner
on Jul 14, 2020Products Associated With This Report
Season:
SummerSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
BouldersTechnique:
Large Hair Jigs (Preacher)The bass have made it out. They are hanging out in 12 feet plus. Look for hard bottoms and clumps of coontail. My go to is a outkast chicken. If that's not working try a drop shot.
Reported by Bradley Leuthner
on Jun 30, 2020Products Associated With This Report
Season:
Post-SpawnSpecies:
Smallmouth BassStructure:
BouldersTechnique:
Texas Rigs (Worming)Small mouths in leech mostly live in the main lake south of the islands. Look for shallow rocks and sand mixture. I like to us tubs and small swim baits.
Reported by Bradley Leuthner
on Jun 17, 2020Products Associated With This Report
Season:
Post-SpawnSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
ReedsTechnique:
Grass JigsLeech is a big lake. So you really have to cover water and when you caught 1 realize where and try to find more spots like it. Start looking at shallow grass or any cover. I like to us a...
Read MoreReported by Bradley Leuthner
on Jun 17, 2020Season:
Pre-SpawnSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
Submerged VegetationTechnique:
Blade BaitsWhat a wonderful time of year to bass fish. Ever bass in the lake is in less than 8 feet of water. I like to use outkast swim jig and after I find them I slow down and toss a...
Read MoreReported by Bradley Leuthner
on May 20, 2020Season:
Pre-SpawnSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
Submerged VegetationTechnique:
Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')Look for warm water and weeds in 2 to 8 feet of water. The bass come in early to warm up and feed before the spawn. I like to us baits that look like blue gills.
Reported by Bradley Leuthner
on May 1, 2020Products Associated With This Report
Season:
Pre-SpawnSpecies:
Smallmouth BassStructure:
ReefTechnique:
JerkbaitsThe ice is about off. As soon as the ice gets off and you get a little sun, the small mouth will move up. Look for rock and sand transitions. When you find 1 there will be tons of them....
Read MoreReported by Bradley Leuthner
on Mar 21, 2020Season:
SummerSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
Matted GrassTechnique:
Frogs/ToadsReported by Bradley Leuthner
on Feb 21, 2020Season:
SpawnSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
Matted GrassTechnique:
Blade BaitsSpring time it's very important to cover lots of water. Looking for warm water and healthy weeds and bait fish. Leech is a very big lake, so picking a bay and sticking to the bay will help. Find the key...
Read MoreReported by Bradley Leuthner
on Feb 21, 2020Season:
WinterSpecies:
Panfish / BluegillStructure:
Submerged VegetationTechnique:
Ice Fishing JigsThe pan-fish bite has been hot! Look in 12 to 18 feet of water. Drill some holes and use your electronics to make fish. It seems like they bite better in the afternoon. Good luck!
Reported by Bradley Leuthner
on Feb 13, 2020Season:
WinterSpecies:
CrappieStructure:
Submerged VegetationTechnique:
Ice Fishing JigsThe crappie bite is fire! It seems like the tips of big weed beds have been the best. 12 to 20 feet of water. Low light periods are key. Glow in the dark jigs and plain hooks with minnows have...
Read MoreReported by Bradley Leuthner
on Feb 8, 2020Season:
IceSpecies:
Panfish / BluegillStructure:
Submerged VegetationTechnique:
Ice Fishing JigsLook for weeds in 8 to 12 feet. I was out today and had success. Had some really nice gills. Move around alot.
Reported by Bradley Leuthner
on Jan 29, 2020Season:
IceSpecies:
Yellow PerchStructure:
LedgesTechnique:
Ice Fishing SpoonsFish the edges of the main basin. 30 to 35 feet. Drill lots of holes, until you make fish. The southwest end seems to work well for me.
Reported by Bradley Leuthner
on Jan 29, 2020Season:
IceSpecies:
WalleyeStructure:
HumpsTechnique:
Ice Fishing SpoonsFish humps in walker bay. The walleyes bite in low light. Try fishing 25 to 35 feet.
Reported by Bradley Leuthner
on Jan 29, 2020Season:
IceSpecies:
CrappieStructure:
LedgesTechnique:
Ice Fishing SpoonsLook for the deep holes. 40 feet seemed to be the best.
Reported by Bradley Leuthner
on Jan 29, 2020
How to Fish a Jig In Cold Water
Mon, August 23, 2021
In this video, Brad Leuthner teaches us how to fish a jig for cold water largemouth bass.
VideoSummer Bass Fishing - Outkast Tackle Chicken
Tue, July 20, 2021
How to Fish a Chatterbait - Brad Leuthner
Tue, June 29, 2021
Brad gets into all you need to know about fishing chatterbaits in the pre-spawn when temperatures are cold and the fish are lethargic.
How to Fish a Wacky Rig w/ Brad Leuthner
Tue, June 22, 2021
Wacky Rigging is one of the most effective and simplest rigging options for catching bass. Watch Brad explain the best way to fish it.
How to Fish Pre-Spawn Largemouth w/ Brad Leuthner
Fri, April 23, 2021
There are several techniques that shine in the pre-spawn. Brad Leuthner knows all about them and just how to get largemouth on the end of his line.
How to Fish a Spinnerbait
Fri, October 2, 2020
Brad Leuthner gives us an explanation on how he likes to fish a spinnerbait for bass.
How to Fish a Buzzbait
Fri, October 2, 2020
Bass angler Brad Leuthner explains how to and where he likes to throw a buzzbait for big bass.
How to Fish a Jig
Fri, October 2, 2020
Get a full rundown on how to fish a jig and the setup used by BassUtopia partner, Brad Leuthner.
Bradley Leuthner's Lists
Find bass on leech lake.
Find some green weeds in 8 to 12 feet. Drill some holes and move around till you find them.
Look for main lake basin inside turn in 30 to 36 feet of water. Drill holes till you make fish. Moving alot is key.
