Michael Rekas
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My name is Michael, I am a Minnesota-based angler who loves chasing largemouth and smallmouth bass wherever I can. I spend most of my time fishing urban lakes, like Lake of the Isles, Lake Calhoun, etc. I also spend quite a bit of time fishing Minnetonka.
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Fishing Reports (15)
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Season:
FallSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
Submerged VegetationForage:
MinnowsTechnique:
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Season:
FallSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
Submerged VegetationForage:
MinnowsTechnique:
JerkbaitsWith the grass dying back on Isles treble hooks are finally an option. I have had great success catching numbers and a couple of decent ones mixed in throwing a shallow jerkbait. Work the bait of over the dying grass...
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Reported by Michael Rekas
on Oct 12, 2021
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Season:
FallSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
LilipadsForage:
BluegillTechnique:
Frogs/ToadsGot on a bit of an unexpected frog bite this weekend. The pad fields that were too thick to fish a frog through this summer are now very sparse. These pads were perfect for a popping frog. The fish were...
Read MoreReported by Michael Rekas
on Sep 27, 2021
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Season:
SummerSpecies:
Smallmouth BassStructure:
Rip RapTechnique:
Drop ShotsTook a day trip to the river in mid-august to try and find some smallmouth. With the water being low bank access was much easier. The drop shot and shakey head were the ticket. With the water down and slow...
Read MoreReported by Michael Rekas
on Sep 23, 2021
Season:
FallSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
Submerged VegetationTechnique:
Neko RigsFlipping/casting a heavier Neko rig around the outside of dying pads produced good bites. Work the Neko rig slowly back to the bank hopping and dragging it. Let the fish eat, then just lean into them. If you set too...
Read MoreReported by Michael Rekas
on Sep 21, 2021Products Associated With This Report
Season:
SummerSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
Submerged VegetationTechnique:
Texas Rigs (Worming)Fishing a speed worm has been good all summer. I have been throwing in submerged grass, flipping it around and under docks, as well as on the outside of pad fields. I have fished it pretty slow letting it sink...
Read MoreReported by Michael Rekas
on Aug 31, 2021
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Season:
SummerSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
Submerged VegetationForage:
BluegillTechnique:
Frogs/ToadsFishing a frog on the edges of thick mats and over vegetation that has just topped out has been extremely productive. It has caught numbers and really good size, with a 4lb 5ounce kicker fish last week. Both walking and...
Read MoreReported by Michael Rekas
on Aug 25, 2021
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Season:
SummerSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
DocksTechnique:
Drop ShotsFlipping a drop shot around docks has offered plenty of numbers with the occasional 2+ pounder. (and a bonus smallmouth) Keep you weight leader on the shorter side, and make sure you hit the shadelines of the dock.
Reported by Michael Rekas
on Aug 13, 2021Products Associated With This Report
Season:
SummerSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
Submerged VegetationForage:
BluegillTechnique:
Swim JigsSwim jigs have produced good numbers with a couple 2.5 - 3.5 pounders mixed in. Look for grass in 3+ feet of water that hasn’t quite topped out. Throw the swim jig in there and slow roll it through and...
Read MoreReported by Michael Rekas
on Aug 13, 2021
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Season:
SummerSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
Submerged VegetationTechnique:
Drop ShotsFishing a drop-shot around shallow targets and the edge of grass lines has caught good numbers with a couple quality fish in between. Small roll casts and flips have got the job done, the tighter you can get to ...
Read MoreReported by Michael Rekas
on Aug 2, 2021
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Season:
Post-SpawnSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
Submerged VegetationForage:
BluegillTechnique:
Swim JigsFishing a swim jig in submerged grass has been productive. I have been looking for grass that is growing a few inches below the surface. Grass like this can be found all over the lake, particularly a few feet off...
Read MoreReported by Michael Rekas
on Jun 27, 2021Season:
Post-SpawnSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
Submerged VegetationTechnique:
Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)Finding submerged grass and shade-lines was key. Fish were pushed up into the grass and all the bites came in and close to shaded grass. Flipping a creature bait like the Big Bite Craw Tube worked, senko style baits worked...
Read MoreReported by Michael Rekas
on Jun 8, 2021Products Associated With This Report
Season:
FallSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
PilingsTechnique:
Structure JigsThe fall was tough, not many bites but you still can catch em. The most productive tactic was flipping a jig. Found most of the fish flipping around hard cover, concrete, laydowns, pilings etc. I paired these jigs with a...
Read MoreReported by Michael Rekas
on Mar 16, 2021Season:
SummerSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
Submerged VegetationTechnique:
Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)Focus on the Texas rig, you are going to want to fish it around submerged vegetation as well as a couple of feet away from the lines of pads running along the bank. When picking a weight you are going...
Read MoreReported by Michael Rekas
on Sep 10, 2020Products Associated With This Report
Season:
Pre-SpawnSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
Submerged VegetationTechnique:
ChatterbaitsDuring the pre spawn try running a chatter bait under the bridges connecting Isles to the Chain of Lakes. Early in the morning can be good middle of the day is good to. Try and stick to the bridges because...
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on May 22, 2020Products Associated With This Report
