Grindstone Lake
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Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Spring
- Finesse Hair Jigs2
- Hard Jerkbaits2
- Blade Baits1
- Drop Shot1
- Ned Rigs1
Smallmouth Bass9 Reports
Walleye1 Report
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Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Hard Jerkbaits
Structure
Humps
Noah Glitto
Bronze Ambassador
5/9/22
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Blade Baits
Structure
Boulders
Fish could be found near 5' flats on the break dropping down to 12' of water. popping blade baits was the most effective technique to target and trigger bites. Water temps varied from 42-47 depending on location and time of day. Using live sonar fish could be seen following other baits but not willing to strike. blades baits ruled the day with many fish over 3.5lbs with Bagley flat sided cranks coming in second.
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Soft Swimbaits (Sm/Md)
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Perch
Pre spawn smallmouth were hanging around the flats in pretty shallow water. Like 5 feet and less. They were triggered by tossing light weight paddle tail swimbaits with a steady retrieve. Sun gil was the hot color in the keitech 3.8 fat impact.
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