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Smallmouth BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonSummerStructureBouldersFishing the edge of drop off on big boulders deep 10-18 feet of water. Slow dragging Ned rig
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CrappieTechniqueBobbersSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureSubmerged VegetationFishing shallow staging areas around weeds 2 to 4ft of water. Using minnows under bobber 2 to 3 feet down. Slowly jigging the minnows back after letting it sit for a min.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueVertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')SeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureBoulders
Beautiful day but water temps produced a slower bite. Bouncing fluke up deeper holes produced some action.
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Largemouth BassTechniqueGrass JigsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureLaydownsFish were finicky but managed to get a few decent one with moving baits. The black and blue jig bite got better towards the evening. At this time look for shallow rocks with nice drop offs and large flats.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureSubmerged Vegetation
Was fishing shoreline weed edges 2 to 6ft of water. Fished a Billy Rub drop shot slowly bouncing it off the bottom. Was catching bedding and staging largemouth.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueFrogs/ToadsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureSubmerged Vegetation
Casting along the inside and out side weed lines along the north shore line...
Jonathan BliayangBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureSubmerged VegetationI was fishing the SlayNation MN kayak tounament and pulled out this 4 pound bass on a deep hump. Hump meaning I was fishing the tippy top where you can see the drop off on the charts and on livescope! I could see this fish on the scope at around 12 ft where it meets the bottom of the shelf ( shelf meaning a rapid drop off, depth ranges are in 1ft increments like a literal shelf you have at home ). This big girl came up and striked and missed. Focusing back on this large mouth I threw numerous different baits at her. Wether it be drop shot with a yum craw, or a KBL dirty dan ned rig! Nothing could get her to bite. I backed off a little bit to give the bass a different angle/approach when I decided to pick up the chatterbait! Just after the 2nd cast with the chatter bait and working it like a jig ( let it drop but give it more aggressive hops. Let the bait touch the bottom, Reel in so your rod til hits the water and then give it a hard yank so the rod is completely 180 degrees ). Once I did that BAM ol' girl hit on the drop. I can say confidently that if you replicate this anywhere you will succeed!
SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueBlade BaitsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureRip RapLook For the Wind Blown Shorelines, and look for the Rip Rap areas on them, Cast and work your Blade Bait Slowly. If you start to feel the vibration of the bait working slow down a little. Use a 6' piece or mono and tie it to your braid, it works as a shock absorber. Good Luck
