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Cotile Lake Fishing Reports
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Largemouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureMatted GrassGoing down the bank winding the chatterbait around grass.
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Largemouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureDocksThe lake is full of grass right now. Throwing a chatter bait around the docks would get you bit, but bites are still finicky from the colder water temps.
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Largemouth BassTechniqueWacky RigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureSubmerged VegetationFishing along a weed line
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CrappieTechniqueCrappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling)SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureFlooded BrushFishing brush piles
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Largemouth BassTechniqueLipless CrankbaitsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureStanding TimberThis fish almost got it in the gills
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Smallmouth BassTechniqueFootball JigsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureBrush PilesBite was scarce as the bass weren’t moving up just yet. Water temps still cool for spawning bass. Most of the lake clear with some muddy spots. Loaded up the boat early.
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Largemouth BassTechniqueLipless CrankbaitsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureSubmerged VegetationCaught 3/5 bites on a quick evening trip. Just wanted to get out there before the cold snap. All bites were craw patterned baits and the two I lost were better fish that had moved up.
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Largemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Worming)SeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureDocksWater has dropped about 6” from last week. Water is still stained, but not near as muddy as last week. Caught a couple flipping bot docks with a Zoom Speed Worm. Bass weren’t biting flipping jigs this day.























