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Largemouth BassTechniqueSpinnerbaitsSeasonFallStructureDocksThis is for the marina between the bay and the dam: In the fall, when the salmon start moving in, they push the bass back toward the bay and into the marina. With a spinner bait, target the dock pilings and the grass on the bottom. I’ve had the best success with a white or chrome bait with silver willow leaf blades. Use a white fluke tail trailer.
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Smallmouth BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonSummerStructureBrush Piles - SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueHard JerkbaitsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureBoulders
The fish are really starting to want to move a little shallower even with the water still being cold (43-46). This particular day throwing a jerk bait triggered bites around the boulders the fish were relating to. A long 5-8 second pause was pretty important for getting bites.
SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueDamiki RigSeasonFallStructureRock PileLive scoping roamers on big flats
Andrew SproullBronze AmbassadorSpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonSummerStructureDocksA whole bunch of rock bass and smallies caught around the docks at the Elk River marina. Not much size on average, but you'll occasionally hook into a 2 to 4 pounder, so be ready. Working a ned rig around and in between boats works like a charm. Just skip one as far back as you can, and started bouncing it, and you'll be sure to get a bite... or 10!
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueTubesSeasonFallStructureBrush Piles
stupid tube rigging was working to not get hung up
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureRock Pile
During the spawn on elk throw that spinnerbait around until you see some fish or catch some fish, alot of times this time of year they will chase your bait all the way back to the boat. Once you've located one, then follow them, once you find one there will be more not too far away. Once you find their bed you can pick up a drop shot and put em in the boat quick.
