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Smallmouth 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!
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.
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 BassTechniqueFinesse Hair JigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureDam
Swimming a Outkasttackle hair jig in the 6-12 deep range at a slower speed, worked awesome. With the wind at my back ,helped the jig fly farther away. Give it a try, have fun and be safe on the water
Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureStumps- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureLedges
Look for sharp drops close to flats.If there’s weed with rock ,gravel sand , focus on that for location . Throw in to open pockets of weeds in rock or sand ,let you bait sit keeping contact with the bottom, have fun ,good fishing.
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WalleyeTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureDamYo-yo with a dead fall.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueFinesse JigsSeasonSummerStructureDam
Water level is still high and fish are holding on current brakes along the Dam .Sides scan or us your 2D to look for a 2 to 3 foot drop . Great place to take kids to catch lots of smallmouth or a bonus Walleye or 2 . Make long cast with a gentle drag or popping your bait . I use the 1/16 oz football jig head from VMC and the XZone Ned zone in 3in summer craw. Good luck , have fun and be safe on the water.
