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WalleyeTechniqueVertical Jigging Deep (20'+)SeasonWinterStructurePointsLethargic during the cold snap. Down size if needed.
- SpeciesWalleyeTechniqueIce Fishing JigsSeasonWinterStructureHumps
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Smallmouth BassTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureRock PileFinding deep rock points off the dam was the ticket,casting passed the rock and dragging the swim bait over the rocks . Good size.2.5 lb was the biggest Smallmouth. Repeated it on the main lake as well. Good luck and have fun.
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Largemouth BassTechniqueSpinnerbaitsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureStanding TimberTarget largemouth bass in standing and submerged timber. Throw the spinnerbaits as close to the cover as much as you can. Use a steady and slow retrieve while occasionally adding a pops to imitate a fleeing shad or bait fish.
Matt CollinsBronze AmbassadorSpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueHard JerkbaitsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureDamFirst tournament of the year and took 2nd place. Bite was tough but locked a jerkbait in my hand by the dam and caught 9 keepers through the day. Was a fun trip!
SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueWacky RigsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureRip RapTourney Day with Colorado Kayak Bassmasters. Caught 4 and ended up in 11th out of 42. Got each one on a different bait. Wacky rig, dropshot, ned rig, and jerkbait. Jerkbait was a little deeper. Key was to stay far away from the early spawners and finding gravel instead of larger rock.
SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueHard JerkbaitsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureRip RapTarget the dam, major points, or offshore structure. The Smallies were loaded everywhere and were on the move. covering water and working the jerkbait fast and erratically was the key! Get those jerkbaits down a deep as you can! The GLXS Spawn Cherry and Baby Kingyo colors worked the best!
- SpeciesWalleyeTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureDam
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