James River
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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer (Current)
James River Overview
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Top Techniques Reported for Largemouth Bass + Summer
- Shakey Heads4
- Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)3
- Bladed Jigs2
- Buzzbaits1
- Frogs/Toads1
Total Fishing Reports
64
Top Species Reported for Summer
- Largemouth Bass16 Reports
Smallmouth Bass5 Reports
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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
Structure
Laydowns
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
78°
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Neko Rigs
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Minnows
Stop number 5 of the MLF Pro Circuit was on the James River where I finished up in 11th place. I was leading the event after the first two days catching 21lbs 3 ounces which was anchored by a 6lb 6oz kicker and backed it up day 2 with 15lbs 2ounces. I was targeting an area that had a lot of current flowing through it as the tide would go out. The key was waiting for the tide to get low so the fish would position in the ditch and current seams to make them the easiest to catch. The major feeding of these fish would occur during the last two hours of outgoing and first hour of incoming before they would head back out on the coontail flats to chase bait with the higher tide. I was using a Z-Man BangstickZ with a 1/20oz Neko Shroomz weight and hooking it right in the middle with a 2/0 Hayabusa FPP Straight hook. This was on a Favorite 721 Hex Spinning Rod with a Favorite Rush 2500 Spinning reel filled up with 15lb Seaguar Smackdown and a 10lb Gold Label leader.
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Soft Swimbaits (Sm/Md)
Structure
Laydowns
Forage
Crawfish
The swim bait was best early and mid day then the buzz bait worked in the shaded banks with any cover. We came home with 1st place trophy. James River Smallmouth Club.
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