Lake Erie
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Lake Erie Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Summer
- Drop Shot30
- Tubes5
- Hard Jerkbaits4
- Ned Rigs4
- Football Jigs3
Smallmouth Bass53 Reports
Largemouth Bass26 Reports
Walleye16 Reports
Yellow Perch2 Reports
Catfish2 Reports
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Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Summer
Technique
Drop Shot
Structure
Rock Pile
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Underspins
Structure
Points
Forage
Minnows
Water is still cold, not sure of the exact temp as I fish without any electronics. The females were off of points. Slow rolling the finesse swimbait was the ticket.
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Drop Shot
Structure
Open Water/Basin
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
53°
Drifting with drop shots across rock piles and open basin
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