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Smallmouth BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonSummerStructureBouldersWater level is dropping and the fish a moving out to deep water, Still plenty of minnow schools by the main channels, look for big rock piles near the channel smallmouth are holding tight under the bait over the rocks, swim the ned rig in the school of minnows and hold on .
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueWacky RigsSeasonSummerStructureFlooded Brush
Chattfield resv Water Temps are high mid 75 -80 . Fishing around the flooded brush was the ticket on this day. There were lots of bigger fish, and did not mind all the boat traffic. Check out the nice fish from 18 to 19 in size smallmouth bass . Have fun and be safe on the water.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueWacky RigsSeasonSummerStructureDam
The Dam and Rip Rap is stacked with smallmouth that will eat almost anything
Shawn DaigaBronze AmbassadorSpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonSummerStructureRock PileFinding the wolf pack is as simple as finding Rick piles !
SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueFinesse JigsSeasonSummerStructureBaitfishSummer time can be difficult but if you focus on finding schools of bait alongside weed beds main lake point smallmouth and largemouth Bass will be near by ,Stick with a minnow-style bait in silver on sunny days or white on cloudy days
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Largemouth BassTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonSummerStructureBrush PilesChatty still has high water levels at the south end of their lake , look for weed beds in 6-8 foot water and fish the inside just by deep water you might get a walleye or two , flipping the bushes nearby isn’t a bad idea, 1st thing in the morning use a pop in frog on 30lb Braid line.
Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpecies
WalleyeTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonSummerStructureHumpsSlow pull
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonFallStructureLedges
Look for deep sharp drop with rock flats near strong current . windy bank pushing bait driving smallmouth to the flat rock bank.
