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Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpecies
Smallmouth BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonFallStructureHumpsTungsten Drop Shot weights give a much better feel of the bottom
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Spotted BassTechniqueNeko RigsSeasonFallStructurePointsThrew the a rig/and hud for most of the day saw some followers on AT but no takers. Switched to neko/shakeyhead in the afternoon caught a 2.4 spot few others and a smallie.
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Largemouth BassTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonWinterStructureOpen Water/BasinPicked up this nice keeper on a 1/4 ounce Owner round type ultra head paired with a Xzone Lure 3.5 Swammer swimbait in 10-14ft grass flat.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueNeko RigsSeasonWinterStructurePoints
Caught two decent spots and two smallmouth in about 4 hours. Prefrontal conditions water temp was low 50’s air temp about the same. Fish were all caught in 15-30ft.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueNeko RigsSeasonWinterStructureRock Pile
Caught smallies, spots and largemouth on a variety of baits. Neko was most successful.
- Son ChongBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueHard Topwater (Walking)SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureSubmerged Vegetation
Fishing coves with underwater vegetation. Shad spawn was still goin and they were pinned in the coves. Use spooks and poppers edge of weeds making long casts. Great technique early and late in the day.
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueShakey HeadsSeasonWinterStructureRock PileUsing bottom contact baits caught smallies and spots with a bonus Largemouth.Slow presentation was key. Best 5 mixed bag for 14.5lbs.
SpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueShakey HeadsSeasonWinterStructureBouldersLaunched about 11am, light drizzle low 40’s air temp, big storm moved in and fish got active. Caught 3 solid spots biggest was 3.9lbs. From what I saw most fish where bottom orientated. Had numerous bumps on the jig but no serious takers switched to a shakeyhead and that was the deal
