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Smallmouth BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureDamWater temperatures in the 60s these fish are spawning in all stages. Find groups of fish against the rocks on the dams or shore line feeding on crayfish. Bounce those ned rigs right up by the rocks to get bit. Lots of small fish but you do land some nice ones.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureDam
Only caught dinks all day, but we caught about 50. Rained off and on. Water was super clear, probably 6' visibility, which is quite good for this lake. Had a good time
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CrappieTechniqueVertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureBrush PilesCrappie are still scattered, but can be caught. Try dragging a double rig around to pick up the random fish. If you find a brush pile, vertical jig a small tube or doll fly.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonFallStructureRip Rap
Fishing rocks has provided a lot of fish in the mornings where fish are shallow feeding on crayfish.
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CatfishTechniqueNed RigsSeasonFallStructureRip RapBeen fishing rip rap for smallmouth and have been hitting a lot of big cats feeding on crayfish up shallow. They sure have been fun on my finnesse setup lol.
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Largemouth BassTechniqueStructure JigsSeasonFallStructureRip RapFishing rocks and docks flipping a jig for smallmouth and was happily surprised when I got this largemouth.
