C J Strike Reservoir
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Smallmouth Bass
TechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureBouldersFun evening catching bass in the Snake River. This was actually a spot along the Snake River near Celebration Park, not C J Strike. The small bass(10-12 inches) loved this Red Tiger Crankbait. Never found the bigger ones, but this area is not known for monster smallies.
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Smallmouth Bass
TechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureLedgesThe bass became very active right at dusk. Three fish in four casts.
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Crappie
TechniqueCrappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling)SeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureHumpsThis was our first time trolling for Crappie and it seemed to work the best. The fish did not appear in large schools, so covering water was key. The Shad Raps worked consistently, but we caught several on curly tail grubs as well. The most important factor was getting down to them. They were still down around 20ft. and we were moving about 1 to 1.2 mph. However, we did find just a few starting to come up to shallow shorelines. They averaged around 13 inches and right around 1 pound.
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Smallmouth Bass
TechniqueHard Topwater (Prop)SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureOpen Water/Basinjust after sundown, bite was hot on the shallow flats
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Smallmouth Bass
TechniqueDrop ShotSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureLedges - Species
Smallmouth Bass
TechniqueFinesse JigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureRock PileI was actually targeting crappie, but didn't locate them. I ended up catching Smallies instead. 16in, 15in, and a couple more around 11in. During the mid afternoon with strong sun they were underneath floating vegetation near shore. Later I found some in a rock pile. Calm weather.
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Smallmouth Bass
TechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonSummerStructureRock PileCaught numerous 10-13 inch bass. The biggest of the day was 17 inches. Found several on a rock pile.
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Smallmouth Bass
TechniqueNed RigsSeasonWinterStructureBouldersWater temps 39° to 42°, wind calm to 15mph, primary bite window 730am-930am, depth 25'