Cherokee Lake
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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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Anthony Noe
Bronze Ambassador
7/17/23
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Summer
Technique
Finesse Jigs
Structure
Brush Piles
Water Temperature
87°
While flipping bushes with this particular jig setup, I literally watched this 4+lb largemouth come out of the cover and inhale the lure. The part that captivated my mind was this size bass was laying shallow with the water temps at 87 degrees. Don’t be afraid to slow down and go shallow.
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Summer
Technique
Soft Jerkbaits
Structure
Flooded Brush
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
84°
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