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Largemouth BassTechniqueSpinnerbaitsSeasonFallStructureBrush PilesI run the spinner bait right through the the brush, if the hit it, then I drop the Ned bait right buy the brush. The 30 lb braid has no effect on the action, water is muddy. Big trees have good fish on them . Lots of fun fall fishing.
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Smallmouth BassTechniqueHard JerkbaitsSeasonFallStructureBaitfishI had to go out and practice with my new jerkbait rod and reel. Boy, it's worth every penny. The Expride, with the 71 mgl, was the perfect weight and jerks the vision 110 perfectly. I found a bait ball and followed it around, catching smallies and walleyes.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueHard JerkbaitsSeasonFallStructureDam
Fish were holding from 6-10 ft. Deep on break lines. Water temp was 53* and dropping due to the snow. They wanted the jerkbait worked at a medium tempo
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WalleyeTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonFallStructureRock PileWater temperatures at 55 , lots of walleye being caught off sharp drops, and channel swing with rock piles. You’ll also pick up a bonus trout in the mix . Morning temps in the 30’s warmer weather by 10am .Run your swim bait in the middle of the water column fish are looking up for bait. Have fun *18” for keeper walleye’s .
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueFrogs/ToadsSeasonFallStructureReeds
Boat traffic is very low . Water Temps are still warm in the backs of pockets. Largemouth Bass are tough to find on Chatfield Resv , but when you find them in the flooded reed's, it's lots of fun . Frog fishing at its best. Have fun and be safe on the water.
- 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.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueFootball JigsSeasonWinterStructureRock Pile
Still have a few more good days to get out on some open water ,water temps on main lake are 39 degrees, Slow drag you OutKast Tackle Elite Football Jig over the Rocks , Find rock piles near winter hole’s. Use a XZone chunk for a trailer. Be safe and have fun on the water.
Shawn DaigaBronze AmbassadorSpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonSummerStructureRock PileFinding the wolf pack is as simple as finding Rick piles !
