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Largemouth BassTechniqueLipless CrankbaitsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructurePointsFish were setup on gravel points leading to spawning areas. The fish were incredibly shallow (1-2’) and burning a trap was the best way to catch them. A cold front moving through may push them back some, but the first wave of the spawn is coming soon.
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CatfishTechniqueLive Bait RigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructurePointsCarolina rig on a warm day
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueWacky RigsSeasonSummerStructureBrush Piles
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueFrogs/ToadsSeasonSummerStructureBrush Piles- Species
Striped BassTechniqueVertical Jigging Deep (20'+)SeasonWinterStructureLedgesWinter jigging in the Bay was hot! Lots of fish around this size, couldn't find any really big girls but they were out there.
- SpeciesStriped BassTechniqueVertical Jigging Deep (20'+)SeasonWinterStructureLedges
More winter jigging, got this one on a 6" white BKD on a 1 oz g-eye churple jighead. Caught them all day on this same combo, really easy fishing.
SpeciesStriped BassTechniqueVertical Jigging Deep (20'+)SeasonWinterStructureBaitfishAbsolutely doinked em on the BKD
- SpeciesStriped BassTechniqueVertical Jigging Deep (20'+)SeasonWinterStructureLedges
Winter Bay jigging, about as easy as it gets. Not too many boats around this day, but the next few days it got real busy.
