Cherokee Lake
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Season
Cherokee Lake Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Summer
- Soft Jerkbaits1
- Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)1
Largemouth Bass6 Reports
Smallmouth Bass2 Reports
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Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Summer
Technique
Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
Structure
Flooded Brush
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
81°
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Summer
Technique
Soft Jerkbaits
Structure
Flooded Brush
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
84°
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Summer
Technique
Drop Shot
Structure
Boulders
Water Temperature
78°
My trip was the day after a full moon. We thought we would get them in top water in am. Nothing. Tried cranks, swim baits, nothing. We slowed down and drop shotted off steep ledges and rocky banks. Caught a mix of 18 (largemouth, spotted bass, and small mouth.
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