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Cheat Lake Fishing Reports
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Largemouth BassTechniqueWacky RigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureLaydownsWacky rigs along laydowns produced a lot of bites and a fun day!
Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureRock PileLargemouth on rockpiles eating little perch. TRD was the bait of choice.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueWacky RigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureRip Rap
Wacky rig was catching both largemouth and spotter bass all day.
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureRip RapMuddy water after rain so contrast was key. Only a couple bites but the bites were good ones.
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueDamiki RigSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureBaitfishFound some bass chasing bait and could catch em if you put it in front of them.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueUmbrella RigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureRiver Channels
Throwing Alabama rig on drop offs or around submerged trees in deeper water.
DustinBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueWacky RigsSeasonFallStructureLaydownsWacky rigged Ocho thrown near large, partially submerged laydown with slow, vertical retrieve allowing the worm to fall slowly after pulling high into the water column.
- DustinBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonFallStructureSubmerged Vegetation
Chatterbait through submerged vegetation near a large laydown; steady retrieve with momentary pauses and moderate jerks to allow to mimic an injured or fleeing baitfish
