Hermit Lake
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Hermit Lake Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Largemouth Bass + Summer
- Finesse Jigs1
- Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')1
- Texas Rigs (Worming)1
Largemouth Bass3 Reports
Crappie1 Report
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Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Summer
Technique
Crankbaits 0-6'
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Minnows
Species
Crappie
Season
Summer
Technique
Finesse Jigs
Structure
Brush Piles
Forage
Minnows
Great morning with lots of hot action catching crappie and other panfish on ultralight gear. Crappie were holding on small brush piles in 6 to 8 feet of water. Once brush pile was located, made cast beyond the pile and retrieved jigs over and through outer branches. As long as cast line allowed jig to come across brush, it was easy to catch 10 or more crappie from each pile. Other panfish and perch were caught by working jigs along and around weedbeds. It was a great day to be out with our grandson; enjoying the day and catching fish...
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Texas Rigs (Worming)
Structure
Laydowns
Forage
Minnows
First trip in the kayak this year. Connected with this nice 4 lber after skipping a soft stick bait under an overhanging branch. Luckily managed to keep her from wrapping around a nearby stump. Unfortunately I went for a swim a few casts later when a 12” bass hit; lost that fish & saved all but a pack of hooks, whew ... also lesson learned re: PFD
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