Brad Novak
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Multi-species angler with an obsession for Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass. If I'm not on the water you can find me at Omnia Fishing building the future of online tackle shopping!
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Fishing Reports (9)
Videos & Articles (10)
Lists (23)
About Brad Novak
Hometown
Minneapolis, MN
Species Targeted
Brad Novak's Favorite Brands
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Brad Novak's Fishing Reports
Season:
IceSpecies:
Yellow PerchStructure:
ReefForage:
MinnowsTechnique:
Ice Fishing SpoonsProducts Associated With This Report
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WinterSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
River ChannelsForage:
MinnowsTechnique:
Jerk BaitsCadence is everything!!! I was fishing on a relatively warm winter day and the super long pauses between jerks was not needed.
Reported by Brad Novak
on Feb 1, 2021
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Season:
SummerSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
DocksTechnique:
Structure JigsFish were congregated towards the end of docks suspended slightly off the bottom. Slowing the presentation down seemed to be the ticket to getting more bites.
Reported by Brad Novak
on Sep 10, 2020Products Associated With This Report
Season:
SpawnSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
Submerged VegetationTechnique:
Frogs/ToadsThe shallow vegetation is just touching the surface of the water. Slowly walk a topwater frog over the shallow vegetation. If you get a bite or miss a fish, follow up with a texas rigged worm!
Reported by Brad Novak
on May 27, 2020Products Associated With This Report
Season:
SpawnSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
DocksTechnique:
Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)Look for docks that are located in shallow flat areas with a hard or sandy bottom. Start by flipping a tube all around the outside before flipping under. If you don't get bit right away, reel in and cast to...
Read MoreReported by Brad Novak
on May 26, 2020Season:
Post-SpawnSpecies:
WalleyeStructure:
LedgesTechnique:
Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)The water was around 55 degrees and the walleye's were staged just off the deep parts of ledges that are next to shallow flats where they spawn. Dragging a small 3" soft tail swimbait on a 1/4oz head did the...
Read MoreReported by Brad Novak
on May 14, 2020Season:
SummerSpecies:
WalleyeStructure:
River ChannelsTechnique:
Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10'-19')I like to focus my time on the steepest drop offs along the sides of the main river channel. Anywhere there is a bend tends to be a great places to start. Bright colored jigs with a leech tend to...
Read MoreReported by Brad Novak
on Apr 9, 2020Products Associated With This Report
Season:
SpawnSpecies:
White BassStructure:
River ChannelsTechnique:
Inline SpinnersIn the spring time as the water starts to rise, the striped and white bass follow the rising water up the creek channel where they will spawn. Follow along the channel while making casts near the drop-offs on either side...
Read MoreReported by Brad Novak
on Apr 6, 2020Products Associated With This Report
Season:
SummerSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
DocksTechnique:
Structure JigsDuring the summer, bass like to hang out on the shade side of docks throughout the day. Black/blue or Brown colors seem to work best. I like throwing with a craw trailer.
Reported by Brad Novak
on Nov 30, 2019Products Associated With This Report
Brad Novak's Articles
Get Specific with Ned Rig Fishing
Five Baits to Fine Tune the Ned Rig
Destination Ice Fishing for Giant Perch
Winter Crappie – Power of the Small Spoons
If You Aren’t Fishing Spoon for Winter Crappie, You Should.
Best Ice Fishing Lakes In the Upper Midwest
Here are some of the top ice fishing destinations you should look at if you are planning a trip this winter
Early Ice Walleye Fishing
The Best Musky Baits For Fall
How To Fish Deep Diving Crankbaits
Why Custom Colors Matter in Fishing
How to Fish the Ned Rig
How To Use Spinnerbait: Selecting the Best Spinner Blades for Your Water
Brad Novak's Lists
LIST
Lake Winnibigoshish - Ice - Reef - Ice Fishing Spoons
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Village Farms Lake - Winter - River Channels - Jerk Baits
LIST
Lake Minnetonka - Summer - Docks - Structure Jigs
LIST
Dean Lake - Spawn - Submerged Vegetation - Frogs
LIST
Maple Lake - Spawn - Docks - Texas Rigs
LIST
Petenwell Lake - Post-Spawn - Ledges - Swimbaits
LIST
Petenwell Lake - Summer - River Channels - Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10'-19')
LIST
Cecil M Harden Lake - Summer - Docks - Structure Jigs
LIST
Cecil M Harden Lake - Spawn - River Channels - Spinnerbaits
Species:
Walleye, Sauger
Species:
Crappie
Technique:
Ice Fishing Spoons
Species:
Largemouth Bass
Technique:
Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
This is how you catch them!
Suggested Waterbodies: Lake Pulaski
Species:
Largemouth Bass
Technique:
Wacky Rigs
These are my favorite baits to use in the summer
Suggested Waterbodies: Maple Lake
Species:
Yellow Perch
Technique:
Ice Fishing Jigs
Suggested Waterbodies: Waubay LakeEnemy Swim LakeBitter Lake
LIST
Spybait List
Technique:
Spybaits
<p>Cold weather is no match for the Striker Predator Series of outerwear. Perfect for late fall fishing all the way through ice fishing! </p>
Species:
Muskie
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">As cooler temperatures approach and leaves begin to change musky will start chomping as they beef up for winter, making it the perfect time to target these elusive fish. With these bait selections during the fall months, you will greatly increase your chances of catching the fish of a lifetime. </span></span></p>
Technique:
Chatterbaits
<p>Although the original ChatterBait (Bladed Jig) went on sale in 2004, it wasn’t until the late 2000’s that the angling world learned just how deadly of a bait they were when several major tournament wins were credited to the spinnerbait/jig/crankbait hybrid. From that point on, anglers have taken notice. The once thought to be gimmick bait not only has made its way into people’s tackle boxes, they are flat out catching fish.</p> <p>Without the proper equipment, fishing a ChatterBait can be frustrating. With these few considerations you can increase your chances of not only getting bit but bringing them into the boat.</p>
Species:
Largemouth Bass
Dean may be small but there are plenty of quality fish to be caught! These are the baits I use when targeting largemouth bass on this body of water.
Suggested Waterbodies: Dean Lake
Species:
Muskie
Petenwell Flowage offers a wide variety of fishing scenarios. From fishing deep at the south end to shallow up in Devils Elbow, these are the baits I use when targeting Muskie.
Suggested Waterbodies: Petenwell Lake
Species:
Largemouth Bass
When the heat of the summer hits Indiana I look for shade on Cecil M. Harden. Anything that casts a shadow or provides protection like seawalls/docks, lay downs, riprap and bluff walls are all great places to look for lethargic bass. Here are the baits I use when trying to pick apart these specific areas.
Suggested Waterbodies: Cecil M Harden Lake
