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Smallmouth BassTechniqueDeep Diving Crankbaits (13'+)SeasonSummerStructureRiver ChannelsCenter Hill Lake/85 degree/Sunny/ nice breeze. Tough day of fishing but was still was able to get a trifecta, 2 largemouth bass, 3 spotted bass and 3 smallmouth bass. Shaky head produced as well as a Strike King crankbait in sexy shad. Caught the day's best keeper on a Texas rigged Zoom Speed craw.
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Largemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)SeasonSummerStructureLaydownsFor center hill lake the fishing can be tough, especially with the current boat traffic. Focus on main lake pockets with laydowns while tossing a 6" lizard texas rigged. Slow down your retrieve and drag the lizard on the bottom. Throwing a smaller tungsten weight (1/4oz) has been producing the most strikes on the baits fall.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonSummerStructureStanding Timber
Fish slow let drop with the bank
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueCarolina RigsSeasonSummerStructurePoints
Typical Centerhill during the summer. Take advantage of every bite you get! Found fish in 20-30’ range and rocky/gravel points that have a small flat for feeding. Fish slow and easy.
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Worming)SeasonFallStructureRock PileIn the back wall of Cookeville boat dock marine. Texas rigged and slow retrieve
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Worming)SeasonFallStructureRock Pile
Texas rig, slow retrieve. In a creek cut about 9am.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonSummerStructureBaitfish
Carolina Rig working as well. Had success fishing smallmouth under shad at 30+ foot with craw colored senko. Just follow the shad and they are there typically.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueHard Topwater (Popping)SeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureLaydowns
In early May on center hill lake you can go around the bank and lay downs and catch largemouth bass on topwater.
