Lake James
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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Lake James Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Largemouth Bass + Spring
- Wacky Rigs5
- Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)4
- Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)3
- Bladed Jigs2
- Deep Diving Crankbaits (13'+)1
Largemouth Bass20 Reports
Smallmouth Bass12 Reports
Yellow Perch2 Reports
Crappie1 Report
Panfish / Bluegill1 Report
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Fishing Reports
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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Carolina Rigs
Structure
Humps
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
Structure
Docks
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
70°
I used a Zman Pro CrawZ with a Zman Bulletz to pitch around docks that were far back in coves. LMB bass are taking cover under these docks in either pre or post spawn. Also used a smaller profile jig like the Keitech model II.
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Soft Swimbaits (Lg)
Structure
Docks
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
67°
Throwing large Swimbaits around docks and shallow spawning areas
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