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Chris HBronze AmbassadorSpecies
Largemouth BassTechniqueHard Body SwimbaitsSeasonSummerStructureSubmerged VegetationWater clarity in main lake was 3ft and thermocline at 18ft. Primarily used DRT Tiny Klash on deeper shaded edges and parallel to shore. There was a lot of smaller shad bait balls with crappie on them just above the thermocline. Also used reaction innovations man bear pig off grass line.
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)SeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureFlooded BrushThis has been an interesting spring with how the weather has played out. However, right now is still a good time to cruise the shallows looking for spawning fish. When I find them I alternate between the 4 1/3" Berkley Gilly in a bluegill pattern and a 3 /12" pearl Shape 108 craw. This one two punch is super effective in getting those spawning fish to bite.
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonFallStructureMatted GrassCaught a lot of fish this weekend throwing a swimbait around matted grass edges, and over the top of submerged grass from 0-6ft deep. While numbers were plentiful quality was lacking somewhat with only a handful of good fish mixed in. However, a couple more good cold fronts will push more fish and bigger fish up shallow. Big key to increasing your productivity is making sure you’re fishing clean water, and having bait present in your area as the lake is showing signs of turning over.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureBrush Piles
East Texas is the place to be right now. With water temps in the low to mid 50's cranking can generate a lot of bites, and a lot of big bites as that. I focus on main lake transition areas such as points and channel swing banks with hydrilla which Lake Gilmer has quite a bit of. I focus on the outside edge of that grass making sure to make contact with it along the way. I vary my retrieve from slow to fast until I find one that seems to trigger bites consistently. Also, I vary how I work the bait through the grass. Sometimes I may aggressively rip it, and other times let it float up a little and slowly "worm" it through. I prefer a Medium power Abu Garcia cranking rod as it throws the Money Badger 5, 6.25, as well as the Frittside 7 exceptionally well. That power of rod still has enough back bone to work through the grass effectively and efficiently though.
