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Jack EibensteinerBronze Ambassador
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Largemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)SeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureSubmerged VegetationFlipping On beds or submerged vegetation. Also caught some in lily pad that were coming up with a swim jig.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSwim JigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureSubmerged Vegetation
Early May day with water temps in the mid 50s. Targeted largemouth on large submerged vegetation flats and bays with swim jigs in a depth of 2-5ft. Stumps on these flats seemed to be holding the bigger fish. The warmest water you could find was typically holding the most fish.
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Panfish / BluegillTechniqueVertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')SeasonSummerStructurePointsUse side imaging around good milfoil to find gills on the edge.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureDocks
Pitching a Texas rig under docks. The deeper under the dock the better
Alex YangBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureSubmerged VegetationFish seem to be in all 3 stages of the spawn. Caught most of my fish on an inside turn leading to a spawning area in 5-7ft of water. Majority caught on a 1/2oz green pumpkin jackhammer. Go get em!
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureSubmerged Vegetation
This is probably one of very few fishing reports where no fish were caught. However, it felt great to get out in the boat for the first time of the season to scan around, check water temps and test out some new gear. I tried out my new Ark rods Tharp series 7'4" B-Hittay and Cobb series 7'3" fairy wand. Although I didn't get a chance to set the hook, the sensitivity and action on these rods was fantastic. The B-Hittay will be my go-to chatterbait and crankbait rod for this season! The fairy wand will be the rod of choice for hair jigs and small swimbaits! Here's to a great season for everyone!
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueHard JerkbaitsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructurePoints
Outing was April 21, 2024. Clear bluebird skies, high pressure with winds increasing from the NW. Water temps ranged from 45 to 50, fish were definitely prespawn. Small males up shallow in the warmest water, but no females. Overall fishing was tough. Overall we caught 4 bass and 2 pike. Most bites came just outside of spawing areas. The 4 bass were on a range of baits, jerkbait, drop shot and jig. Pike on chatterbait and drop shot. Nice day fishing with my brother, but tough fishing.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueGrass JigsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureSubmerged Vegetation
Swim jig (green pumpkin) with beaver style trailer within matted grass and really slow retrieve along bottom (with contact)
