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
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Hard Jerkbaits
Structure
Rip Rap
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
58°
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5/4/23
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Drop Shot
Structure
Rock Pile
Forage
Perch
Water Temperature
44°
Drifting drop shot rigs or baically power shotting with Strike King watermelon/red caffeine shads. 7’ Lews med action spin rod with Lews size 4 spin reel with 10-lb braid and 8-pound fluorocarbon leader. Used 3/8 oz tungsten drop shot with VMC 3/0 spin shot hook.
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Hard Jerkbaits
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Shad
Find flats near spawning areas. Use your side scan to locate schools of bass relating to shad and fish it the jerkbait quick
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