J Percy Priest Reservoir
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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
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Top Techniques Reported for Largemouth Bass + Winter
- Drop Shot2
- Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')2
- Shakey Heads2
- Spinnerbaits2
- Damiki Rig1
Largemouth Bass13 Reports
Smallmouth Bass4 Reports
Striped Bass2 Reports
White Bass1 Report
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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Damiki Rig
Structure
Baitfish
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
51°
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Structure Jigs
Structure
River Channels
Forage
Shad
When the cabin fever has become more than you can take but the fish are not up ready to spawn yet, look to the channel swing banks off the main lake to find bass. A jig with a craw trailer is really effective since the fish are still pretty lethargic and are not wanting to chase.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Shakey Heads
Structure
Ledges
Fished upstream of the west fork boat ramp to the Smyrna pump house. Caught 3 lm bass and 1 spotted bass. Water temps were from 46° to 50°. All fish were caught in 8-10 feet close to rock.
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