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Smallmouth BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonFallStructureHumpsThe Smallies have started to gather on their wintering spots.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueUmbrella RigsSeasonFallStructureReef
Rolling an A rig over shallow reefs is a great way to catch big smallies this time of year! Use the smaller size for your teasers and the bigger ones on your two hooks!
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueMedium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')SeasonSummerStructureRock Pile
Run the Mid Diving Crankbaits above bottom. Focusing in on subtle changes in depth.
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Largemouth BassTechniqueGrass JigsSeasonSummerStructureDocksPicking apart marina's slowly with a jig was most effective for kicker bites.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueHard JerkbaitsSeasonFallStructureBoulders
I throw a jerkbait year round. My go to is a megabass vision. but i purchased some new Berkley stunna's to see what the big hype was all about. I see now!! These baits got great darting and a little bit of a roll action. Watch out megabass Berkley's on your tail.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueFootball JigsSeasonFallStructureRip Rap
Tough to beat when the bite gets tough in the fall!
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueMedium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')SeasonFallStructureHumps
Cover water, watch the weather forecast and see what direction the wind is blowing. Position the boat below the wind blown humps and boulders. Cast into the wind crank your baits digging into the bottom. Retrieve with a Fast cadence with some pauses throw in.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueHard JerkbaitsSeasonFallStructureRock Pile
On the lake today the smallmouth fishing couldn't get any better. They were just loving the vision 110+1jr.
