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Smallmouth BassTechniqueHover/Mid-StrollingSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureHumpsToday they were very specific as most bass are lol. They only wanted the mooch minnow and more specifically the green shad. Tried different colors and once I switched to green, game changer!
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueHover/Mid-StrollingSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructurePoints
Found smallmouth on points with larger rocks on bank. Shaking the sway system made a huge difference.
ray frenchBronze AmbassadorSpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueSpinnerbaitsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureBrush Piles- Species
Largemouth BassTechniqueMedium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructurePointsGood day of fishing on main lake points targeting LMB before they move into spawn. Caught a few on the Rock Crawler and a Carolina Rig with either a brush hog or ultra vibe craw in green pumpkin. Biggest fish went 4.10lbs.
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Worming)SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructurePointsPea gravel points deep into creek channels seems to be the ticket on this flat calm day. Winds at 1-6 mph, blue bird skies made for tough fishing, but slowing down made the difference. Grass was nearby but very sparse. I found most success in the 10-15ft range. Casting across the point. In cleaner water I used green pumpkin, but anytime I found a little more stain I switched to Junebug. The wind the day before had muddied some areas and was cleaning up as the day progressed. Slow and low, searching for harder spots of bigger rock, when located I let it soak in the case these were deeper bedding bass.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueMedium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructurePoints
Wind driven main lake pts with stained water the DT8 was the bait. Secondary pts w/clearer water, the swim bait was best.
Gaje AyresBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueUmbrella RigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructurePointsMost fish were caught on umbrella rigs on offshore flats in 30 to 35 feet of water. Some fish were caught on finesse jigs and crankbaits near main lake points. Some fish were also caught on one ounce spinnerbaits slow rolling on offshore flats.
- Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureRock Pile
Rock banks/ flats
