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Largemouth BassTechniqueVertical Jigging Shallow (0-9')SeasonFallStructureRip Rap - SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonFallStructureBoulders
I took the win in the 6th IKFC tournament today. The key was to cover water. The fish were up very shallow. I was casting at the rock banks and working the bait over the tops of rocks. Many bites came after popping free from the rocks.
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CrappieTechniqueVertical Jigging Shallow (0-9')SeasonFallStructureRip RapCrappie schooling around balls of shad, look for the birds, shad imitation crappie jig can be fished under a bobber to stay closer to the surface or without a bobber to fish closer to the bottom for bass and walleye
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueMedium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')SeasonFallStructureRiver Channels
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueUnderspinsSeasonSummerStructureRip Rap
Falling water temps and lower water levels made it difficult to find quality fish, but I managed a few early. I also caught 5 or 6 drum. One of the keys was adding a Picasso underspin harness to add a little flash in the dirty water. This was my first time at Coralville, so I was just happy to catch a few fish.
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CatfishTechniqueTrolling Shallow (0-9')SeasonSummerStructureOpen Water/BasinUsed shad to troll the channel for catfish. Fairly good catching, with decent sized catfish.
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DrumTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonFallStructureRip RapBounce off the bottom and occasionally lift up 1 feet and let it drop, almost always get a bite one the drop
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonFallStructureRip Rap
Largemouth were feeding on shad on bluff walls and any place with chunk rock, dt 6, and wiggle warts were most effective. Lots of catfish and drum were also caught this day making for a fun multi-species trip
