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Largemouth BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonFallStructureRip RapThe crankbait bite was definitely on today. And when they hit, there's just no doubt. The KVD 2.5 Squarebill was perfect for the situation...and the Fire Craw pattern is always a good bet! I would line up about 10 feet off shore and cast laterally to the shoreline. As soon as that crankbait started bouncing on the rip rap, hold on! I was also having some great success with a Texas Rig in slightly deeper water. (10-15 feet)
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueNeko RigsSeasonSummerStructureBrush PilesUsing a neko bait is a great technique I have picked up during the summer. With a 6” Senko I would slight the nail wait through the front of the worm and then wrap a vmc crossover ring after. This had made my Senko last the entire day rather than just one hook set and the worm falls apart. The nrx and vanford make this set up extremely light and powerful to land big fish.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueHard Topwater (Prop)SeasonFallStructureRip Rap
Fished the rip-rap between B&W resort and Tower Marina in South Mokelumne; first/last light. Top water on fire: chatter baits/popping frog/ploppers. Plopper in shad color was the best. 90 minutes of action; was a hoot.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)SeasonFallStructureMatted Grass
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonFallStructureSubmerged Vegetation
Delta was on fire today. Dozens of bass caught per angler navigating crank baits through rock walls and weed lines. Cast to the clearer water on the inside of tule lines and rock walls.
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Striped BassTechniqueLipless CrankbaitsSeasonFallStructureDamHad to work for the bass today but the old school Bill Lewis Rattletrap made it happen. Back on the Delta tomorrow on the Old River side 🇺🇸
SpeciesStriped BassTechniqueHard Body SwimbaitsSeasonFallStructureOpen Water/BasinHad a good day on the CA delta throwing the Baitsanity Antidote Glide bait. The Stripers were running in schools and biting the glide. All fish were caught in less than 5ft of water.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)SeasonFallStructureMatted Grass
The CA delta is pumping out lots of fish right now. Found lots of fish from 1-2lbs on moving baits like the chatter bait and lipless. The best bite however was punching mats with a 1.5oz tungsten weight and Reacction innovations sweet beaver. Caught plenty of fish in a quick 3-4 hour evening of fishing.
