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Largemouth BassTechniqueWacky RigsSeasonSummerStructureDocksFishing docks and keying in on larger patio docks or bigger docks with boat awnings, skipping a wacky rig senko from all directions the bass were primarily feeding on bluegills so it helped to have a little bit of purple flake in the worm Conditions: bright blue bird sky's with little to no wind water temp about 75°
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonSummerStructureLedges
I used the above mentioned baits to catch smallmouth and large mouth bass and I also used a power bait worm in bluefleck to catch largemouths. I caught 17.8 lbs in one tournament that I fished the bulk came on tubes and one on a power worm. I used the power worm for the rest of that week and finished 3rd over all. Forgot to mention that I also caught walleyes each day using the same baits
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Panfish / BluegillTechniqueVertical Jigging Shallow (0-9')SeasonSummerStructureDocksGood-sized bluegill will be spawning up shallow all summer, usually some decent sized perch aren't far behind. You can even find some crappie mixed in, but keepers are tough to find. Look for any big/isolated docks and any hard spots near them. I use a grub to locate the fish and once I find them I like fishing a small jig under a bobber
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueFrogs/ToadsSeasonSummerStructureDocks
Best bets are going either super shallow or super deep. Early morning fish topwater around docks/pads and slow down with wacky rigs and flukes. If you're going way out deep, look for any offshore structure and I recommend drop shots, jerkbaits, and football jigs
Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSwim JigsSeasonSummerStructureSubmerged Vegetation4-7 feet of water, late afternoon, water temps between 77-79 degrees, varying speeds
- Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureOpen Water/Basin
South side of the bridge near channel drop off
Jeff StephensBronze AmbassadorSpecies
Smallmouth BassTechniqueWacky RigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureHumpsThree small ones this morning
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Worming)SeasonSummerStructureDocks
Fishing was great around the docks.
