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Largemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Worming)SeasonFallStructureSubmerged VegetationFish were on the edges of the grass line caught using missile baits 48 weightless Texas Rig.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueStructure JigsSeasonFallStructureLaydowns
Fish were caught around the outer edge of laydowns in 5ft of water flipping a jig
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSwim JigsSeasonSummerStructureSubmerged Vegetation
Fish were on the edge of grass line. Threw swim jig right on the outside of it for the bites
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonSummerStructureSubmerged Vegetation
Fish were located on outer edge of the grass lines. Better fish came off the Jackhammer on a steady retrieve, while numbers came on the shakey head Roboworm
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Smallmouth BassTechniqueHard Topwater (Wake)SeasonSummerStructureRiver ChannelsCaught many fish (40+) using bone wopper plopper. Also caught a few with spinners. Smallies were aggressive. Mostly around rocks in calm or bubbly water or near shorelines in calm water. Best one of the day was 2 pounds. Small but tons of fight and with attitude. Lots of fun.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueShakey HeadsSeasonSummerStructureSubmerged Vegetation
Fish were located along the grass edges caught using zoom trick worm right outside the grass
Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueHard Topwater (Walking)SeasonSummerStructureLedgesCatching 10 to 14 inchers all day.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueFinesse JigsSeasonSummerStructureLaydowns
We found fish behind the falls in the faster moving water slow and steady retrieve with the OutKast marabou hair jig. In the afternoon the buzz bait under overhanging trees was very good.
