Lake Champlain
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Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Summer
- Drop Shot8
- Ned Rigs5
- Damiki Rig2
- Bladed Jigs1
- Finesse Jigs1
Largemouth Bass37 Reports
Smallmouth Bass27 Reports
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Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Hard Jerkbaits
Structure
Points
Forage
Perch
Water Temperature
54°
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Summer
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Bluegill
Water Temperature
75°
fishing the southern basin we caught most of our bass on outside weedlines with the chatterbait ,also had some success flipping islated weed clumps. Did have some blow ups on frogs but no hook ups. The water was stained more than usual due to recent rains but the water level was about normal
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Summer
Technique
Damiki Rig
Structure
Baitfish
Forage
Alewife
Water Temperature
67°
Lots of suspended fish on bait using Mega Live to target them
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