Patrick Walters
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Summary
Fishing Reports (3)
Videos & Articles (22)
Lists (9)
About Patrick Walters
Hometown
Summerville, South Carolina
Occupation
Pro Fisherman
Species Targeted
Hobbies / Interests
Hunting, spending time with the family
Patrick Walters's Favorite Brands
Patrick Walters's Favorite Lakes
Douglas Lake (TN)
Lake St Clair
St. Johns River
Lake Greenwood
Lake Hartwell
Pickwick Lake
Guntersville Lake
Wheeler Lake (AL)
Lake Champlain
Oneida Lake (NY)
Wateree Lake
Lake Hartwell Seneca River Arm
Chickamauga Lake
Lake Okeechobee
Lake Murray
Lake Tohopekaliga
Saint Lawrence River
Lake George (FL)
J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir
Hartwell Lake
Lake Marion (SC)
Lake Moultrie
Lake Wylie
Lake Norman
Patrick Walters's Fishing Reports
Season:
SpawnSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
LilipadsStyle:
Cast/Retrieve Shallow (0-6')Season:
Pre-SpawnSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
Submerged VegetationStyle:
Jerk BaitsMajority of the fish on Lake Toho now live majority of their lives off and away from the bank! This is due to the large amount of submerged Hydrilla in the middle of the lake, that allows the fish to...
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Reported by Patrick Walters
on Jan 21, 2020Season:
SpawnSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
StumpsStyle:
Wacky RigsThe Fish have been spawning really well for the last couple weeks on Lake Marion and the bite has been on fire! The fish are in all three stages of the spawn and fishing cypress trees with a wacky worm...
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on Apr 15, 2020Products Associated With This Report
Patrick Walters's Videos
Patrick Walters: The Zoom Beatdown Worm
Patrick Walters: The Zoom Super Fluke
Patrick Walters: The Zoom Ultra-Vibe Speed Craw
Patrick Walters: The Zoom Horny Toad
Patrick Walters: The Zoom Magnum Ultra Vibe Speed Worm
Patrick Walters: The Zoom Z-Craw
Patrick Walters: The Zoom Trick Worm
Patrick Walters: The Zoom Fluke Stick
Patrick Walters' Top 5 Zoom Baits
Patrick Walters's Articles
The Simple Ned Rig
Want to be successful with the Ned Rig? Keep it simple.
Simple Setups: Neko and Wacky Rig
Patrick Walters goes through how to set up the Neko and Wacky Rigs.
Patrick Walters Aluminum Boat Walkthrough
Bassmaster Elite Series Pro, Patrick Walters takes us though his off-season rig.
How to Fish the A-Rig
Patrick Walters goes over how he likes tho fish the Alabama Rig.
NEW Way to Fish the Tokyo Rig
Patrick Walters shows the versatility of the Tokyo Rig by sharing a new way to fish it.
How to Fish Southern Docks in the Fall
Patrick Walters shares how he approaches Southern Docks in the fall when fish are suspended in the water column.
Jig Trailers - Aggressive vs. Subtle
Patrick Walters takes us through how he chooses jig trailers for different conditions.
Spinnerbaits in Heavy Current and Cover
When heavy current is added to cover, pick up a spinnerbait to effectively catch fish.
How to Cover Water in the Fall With a Buzzbait
Patrick Walters breaks down why it's a good idea to throw a buzzbait during the fall months.
Where to Throw Squarebills in the Fall
Patrick Walters breaks down the benefits to using a squarebill crankbait in the fall.
VMC Tokyo Rig Review
Patrick Walters walks through the features of the Tokyo Rig and shares how he likes to throw it.
How to Fish a Hollow Body Frog
Patrick Walters breaks down his Hollow Body Frog tactics.
Fishing Medium Diving Crankbaits During the Fall
How to throw medium diving crankbaits around submerged vegetation in the Fall.
Patrick Walters's Favorite Products
Patrick Walters's Lists
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Lake Marion (SC) - Spawn - Stumps - Wacky Rigs
Species:
Largemouth Bass
Style:
Jerk Baits, Punch Jigs, Texas Rigs, Top Water, Wacky Rigs
<p>The fish are heavily focused on the spawn right now on the St. Johns River, it's early February, and there is a full moon in affect! I fished the tournament with two game plans in mind, the first was to target pre-spawn fish that were staged up in river bends and close to the spawning areas with a jerkbait, and the second one was to target fish that had already pulled up and were focused on spawning. Targeting isolated pieces of cover such as pads, matted vegetation, and any wood cover such as docks and laydowns or bushes. Targeting those spawning fish with a weightless Zoom Zlinky and Super Fluke, and flipping the matted cover with a punch weight or planking around a texas rig to hard cover.</p>
Suggested Waterbodies: St. Johns RiverLake George (FL)
Species:
Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass
Style:
Jerk Baits, Swimbaits
Suggested Waterbodies: Lake Norman
Species:
Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Panfish / Bluegill, Spotted Bass, Striped Bass
These are the Tools and Accessories I carry in my boat 24/7 and are a must have for when I fish tournaments!
Species:
Largemouth Bass
Style:
All Finesse, Frogs, Neko Rigs, Chuck & Wind, Texas Rigs, Top Water, Wacky Rigs
The Largemouth Bass begin their Spawn on Santee Cooper between the months of March and April, and will spawn throughout this entire time. Mostly focused around the timing of the Full moon in those months as well as the stability of the water levels in the lakes. People travel from all over the country for a chance to experience this magical time. So make sure you come prepared and buckle your chin strap for an absolute great time and for the opportunity at the fish of a lifetime!
Suggested Waterbodies: Lake Marion (SC)Lake Moultrie
Species:
Largemouth Bass
As the days get shorter and the leafs begin to change and college football is one of your major concerns on Saturday, you can be certain that Fall is now in full swing down south, and the slow transition into Winter won't be to far behind. As both Fall and Winter are some of my favorite times of the year to fish on Lake Marion and Lake Moultrie, not just for catching numbers of fish but for an increased chance at catching a true trophy bass. These are a few of my favorite lures, baits, gear and tackle that will better your odds during these seasons and make sure you have an enjoyable Fall or Winter day fishing on Santee Cooper.
Suggested Waterbodies: Lake Marion (SC)Lake Moultrie
Species:
Largemouth Bass
Style:
Frogs
Species:
Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass
Style:
Crankbaits
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="color:black">When the fall transition begins, it’s a signal for fish to start moving shallow and feed. For Patrick Walters this means one thing, crankin’. Submerged grass can be tricky to fish with a crankbait, but changing line size and the rod you are able to have greater control of the running depth. If the crankbait is running too deep, it gets hung in the roots of the grass, if it's too shallow it goes over the top of the fish. In this situation, Patrick uses a Rapala DT 6, a crankbait that dives 6 feet deep. The grass line he is targeting is about 6 feet deep, growing 3 feet into the water column. To keep this 6 foot diving bait in the zone, Patrick upsizes his line size to 14lb and holds his rod at a 45° angle, keeping the bait running perfectly on the tips of the grass. </span></span></span></span></span></p>
