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Striped BassTechniqueTrolling Mid Depth (10-19')SeasonFallStructureOpen Water/BasinGot some rod holders and planers boards because I want to learn trolling methods for future fishing opportunities. (LEARN, LEARN, LEARN) I was able to rig them up and move the boat, caught a few underwhelming stripers on flicker shads, and flicker minnow crankbaits. Ran along river channels. Learned to avoid tight turns, learned to avoid getting snagged (4 rods in tube not just one). Good experience learning maybe not catching.
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CrappieTechniqueCrappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling)SeasonFallStructureFlooded BrushWater Temp finally lowering. Hunters Moon. Crappie active trolling along flooded timber edges. Bonus Walleyes too.
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WalleyeTechniqueTrolling Shallow (0-9')SeasonFallStructureFlooded BrushColder temps have shad pushed shallower and turnover has fish scattered somewhat. I expected them to be off main points but ended up trolling with little success. Caught a couple small ones early AM but otherwise a tough day
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Largemouth BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonFallStructureStumps- SpeciesWalleyeTechniqueTrolling Mid Depth (10-19')SeasonWinterStructurePoints
Trolled up a few small walleye in the relative shallows of the windblown bays and points. Rapala shallow shad pattern and a spinner, crawler lindy setup did the trick. Most fish caught at the point transitions. Saw many boats out at the mid lake humps but not a single angler indicated walleye caught out there. Must be willing to change.
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White BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonWinterStructureShadWater is down about 5 feet from normal pool, with rain in the forecast, thought I would see if the fish were heading toward the sources of water. Didn't have much luck on walleye but caught a couple white bass, a crappie and a catfish. Oh Well. That's fishing
- SpeciesStriped BassTechniqueTrolling Mid Depth (10-19')SeasonFallStructureOpen Water/Basin
Found a nice school of open water shad chasing stripers threw some Shad imitation crankbiats over long line trolling and had a blast. Don't forget to inspect and change leaders. Fluoro seems a little more brittle than other lines (for me) so when it gets nicked it seems to be prone to breaking off. Lost a couple lures on line breakoff from lazy angler (ME).
- SpeciesWalleyeTechniqueVertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')SeasonFallStructureBaitfish
Went fishing with a buddy and had a nice day of multispecies fishing. Walleye, Striper, Crappie using various techniques. Even NE winds didn't prevent success.
