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Striped BassTechniqueHard Topwater (Walking)SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureLaydownsStripers are slowly moving back into the Delta. Walking bait when there was a subtle wind is the perfect combo for top water.
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Largemouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureLaydownsThe delta is still confused about what spawning time it is. We saw a little post, pre and spawning bass.
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureLaydownsIt’s a mixed bag out here of pre-spawn, spawn, and post spawn. But the chatterbait they couldn’t resist.
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CrappieTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonSummerStructureBaitfishFishing in the delta we have some large crappie who love small bait fish. Mastiff held well and these crappie were sure fun to fight!
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)SeasonSummerStructureSubmerged Vegetation
Fished the first Tuesday nighter 4th place finish. 4 fish for 12.36. 15lbs won. Bite is still super tough. Flipped flapping hogs, d bombs and power shot with roboworms.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureMatted Grass
SLOW AND STEADY OVER THE TOP OF THE GRASS RIPPING IT FREE IF IT HANGS UP.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueCrappie Dock ShootingSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureBaitfish
Was shotting for crappie and this 4lb largemouth smacked it! Mastif held well and I was able to land this big girl. Finesse fishing for the win!
Son ChongBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueHard Topwater (Popping)SeasonSummerStructureSubmerged VegetationTop water poppers above the submerged vegetation using Berkeley bullet pop produced better quality and the going through the same location using drop shot along vegetation edges. Roboworm M.M. III did the trick
