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Adam DeakinBronze AmbassadorSpecies
Smallmouth BassTechniqueHard JerkbaitsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureRip RapPrespawn Smallmouth here stage on points and lead in banks into protected areas where they plan to spawn. Fish are shallow and aggressive!
SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonSummerStructureBouldersFor the most part, the ned rig (Berkley half head w/ Maxscent Lil' Trooper or TRD) did the heavy lifting. That half head is the ticket for avoiding being stuck in the rocks permanently. Being in a kayak also helps maneuver it out of any cracks. Neko rig (Trokar TK137 w/ VMC Crossover Ring and a Maxscent General) snagged a few. DT8 and a Storm Largo shad rigged on a VMC Hybrid Jighead caught a few more. Big fish of the day came on a mid-depth crankbait cast shallow and worked deep along one of the dams as it got toward evening. Fish were relating to rock transitions, points, and dropoffs. A lot of fish were extremely shallow, but a few came out in 10' max depth. As usual, the Ketch Karbonate gets my vote for tournament measuring or just bragging rights.
Matthew BrooksBronze AmbassadorSpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonSummerStructureLedges1-14 BASSCAUGHT ON A DROP SHOT, GOBY BRYANT IS THE BEST COLOR CONFIGURATION WE HAVE LUCK WITH IN THE SUMMER MONTHS
- Matthew BrooksBronze AmbassadorSpecies
Largemouth BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonSummerStructureLedgesWORKING THE NORTH WEST POINT OFF OF THE DAM HAS BEEN PRODUCING SEVERAL SIZES OF BASS RANGING FROM 5" UP TO 15"-16" HAD LUCK ON TOP WATER ADN DROP SHOTS WITH THE GOBY BRYANT AGAIN. IT JUST WORKS!
- Bassin303Bronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSpinnerbaitsSeasonSummerStructureSubmerged Vegetation
SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonSummerStructureStanding TimberTarget flooded trees as many of the smallmouth were hugging tight to them. Many Smallmouth were post spawn or still spawning. Pitch the dropshot or ned rig as close at you can to the trees. Many times they will eat it on the fall or shortly after it hits the bottom.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueHard JerkbaitsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureRip Rap
The smallies were following the baitfish along the rip rap/ bluff walls
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonSummerStructureDocks
Start out in the morning with a top water on the west end of the marina keep your boat in deep water long cast to the bank , use a walking the dog technique back to the Boat ,Follow up your top water bait with a stick bait .
