Lake Erie
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Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Current)
Lake Erie Overview
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Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Spring
- Drop Shot16
- Ned Rigs14
- Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)13
- Hard Jerkbaits7
- Tubes6
Total Fishing Reports
247
Top Species Reported for Spring
- Smallmouth Bass70 Reports
Walleye18 Reports
Largemouth Bass15 Reports
Northern Pike3 Reports
Crappie1 Report
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Species
WalleyeSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Trolling 10-19'
Structure
Open Water/Basin
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Tubes
Structure
Boulders
We've been targeting deep, isolated boulders away from the pack. Most boats are fishing shallower while we're fishing deep. Water temps are in the mid to high 40's and we've been able to capitalize on the deep fish starting to come up. We've used three main baits or techniques to find and locate big smallmouth on Lake Erie. Utilizing moving baits like the Strike King Rage Swimmer have allowed us to find their hiding place and drop on them with a tube or dropshot. Don't be afraid of the outer realm, they're home and the bite is hot.
Strike King Coffee Tube Green Pumpkin / 3 1/2"
Out of Stock
Sunline Super FC Sniper 12lb / 1200 Yards
Out of Stock
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Crankbaits 7'-12'
Structure
Points
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
52°
The weather was cold and Raining. All the big bass were in Pre-spawn and were stacked up on the points right off the lake. If the marina had a rocky break wall of point, there were big bass stacked on it. Casting of these points you want to make sure and contact the structure. Usually rip rap and concrete slabs were used to build these points. Crank hard to get down to the structure and then slow your retrieve. Make sure to throw across the points in several areas and also continue to change your angles. If you catch one keep moving around as others continue to move in
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