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Smallmouth BassTechniqueNeko RigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureLedgesVery few mayflies were on the water. There were many crawfishes in the shallow water. Smallies were on the breakline. They looked as pre-spawn. Crankbait and Jerkbait did not produce any bites. Neko Rig was a productive way to get a bite.
SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueHover/Mid-StrollingSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureSubmerged VegetationFish were pushing shallow around submerged grass patches and bottom transitions. Covering water was key and fish were relocated across the flats. Wind blown areas seemed to be best, and focusing on the outer edge of spawning areas is where the biggest fish were located. During overcast conditions, switching to the Sneaky Underspin was more productive than the ball head. Color also varied each day, depending on water clarity and sun/overcast.
SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonSummerStructurePoints6/23/2022. Conditions were sunny (bluebird day) with winds out of the NNW at 7-10 mph, high 70s F air temp, 67-68 F water temp. This was my first time at Hubbard. Interesting lake to figure out. Found some smallies early in about 8-15 ft of water on a rocky point and hammered them with a Dark Sleeper and a drop shot. After a couple hours of good action, poof, they were gone. I tried a bunch more spots deeper and shallower. Had one follow a hair jig up shallow on a flat, but that was about it. I guess that's smallie fishing for you. Still had a blast, especially early. The Xzone Finesse Slammer was great, as was the CJ Smasher. The Ichikawa drop shot hooks are by far the best I've ever used. Those suckers stay pinned. It was even borderline challenging to get the plastics off the hooks. Insanely good. Cheers!
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueHard Topwater (Walking)SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureBaitfish
Finding fresh Mayfly slicks and making extremely long casts was key. The bigger Cane Walker let’s me cast the bait an extreme distance and cover water. I fish the bait quickly to try and trigger reaction strikes from post spawn fish feeding on the fresh mayflies. After the mayfly bite slows down, you can fish a hair jig in similar areas to keep catching smallmouth
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueFinesse Hair JigsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureBoulders
The East Arm of Hubbard tends to hold the best concentration of a mix of bedding smallmouth and prespawn/spawning areas for fish to set up. With a large flat on the northern section of the east arm, the fish tend to setup on isolated rock/perch grass areas and dark spots on the bottom. Make the longest possible cast with your hair jig and slowly retrieve it mid-column, targeting dark spots or bottom composition changes. Keep your retrieve slow and steady, without cadence changes when you see fish tracking your bait. Best colors for hair jigs seem to be black or brown with white
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueHard JerkbaitsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureBoulders
The smallmouth are in full blown prespawn and were munching the Vision 110+1. Clear water and clear skies with slight wind will make for a fun day.
CarmBronze AmbassadorSpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueFinesse JigsSeasonSummerStructureRock Pile
