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WalleyeTechniqueNed RigsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureHumpskilling the walleye right now
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Smallmouth BassTechniqueWacky RigsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureMatted GrassSpawn smallie
- SpeciesWalleyeTechniqueVertical Jigging Deep (20'+)SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureLedges
The pre spawn on the Detroit river is a great time to go for numbers and size. Find where current breaks (bridges, old pilings, deep seawalls) The current is strong on the river so make sure to point your head of your boat into the current and make sure to keep your bait as vertical as possible, using a 3/4 jig head with a fluke style bait tipped with a minnow is the way to go!! Fish range from 10-30 foot this time of year. Look foot differences in water clarity as well!
Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpeciesWalleyeTechniqueVertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')SeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureBouldersGetting Good Hits east of the ambassador bridge
- SpeciesWalleyeTechniqueVertical Jigging Deep (20'+)SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureBaitfish
Rig a Lunker City Fin-s-Minnow or your favorite soft plastic on a 3/4-1oz jig head with a stinger hook. 35-40 feet deep, surface water temp should be around 40 degrees
- SpeciesWalleyeTechniqueVertical Jigging Deep (20'+)SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureLedges
The Detroit River water temps are remaining unseasonably cold as our weather here is a bit behind. To combat the occasional slow bite I’ve gone to a blade bait which is convincing lethargic pre spawn fish to bite when it gets tough. Alternating from lowering it down to dropping it to free fall has made the difference.
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Largemouth BassTechniqueSwim JigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureMatted GrassWater 53 in the back of the bay. Everything still setting up. So far swim bait hammering them
- SpeciesWalleyeTechniqueVertical Jigging Deep (20'+)SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureRiver Channels
Short snaps and keeping your line directly under the boat produced the best results
