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Largemouth BassTechniqueGrass JigsSeasonSummerStructureDocksThe black and blue Lil Magnum stuck out while Skipping docks and the stained water. Don't just throw under docks but look for any cover like a laydown or boat lift and be patient.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSwim JigsSeasonSummerStructureDocks
Fished East Jefferson and targeted mostly docks once the sun got up. Skipped swim jigs and weightless stick worms up under the docks in shaded areas to produce most of my bites. Good pattern for not only this lake but most lakes throughout the summer months when the heat and sun come into play.
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)SeasonSummerStructureMatted GrassFrogging around shallow wood, grass and docks as well as flipping the beat patches and mats of milfoil produced quality largemouth
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonSummerStructureSubmerged Vegetation
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueFrogs/ToadsSeasonSummerStructureDocks
Shallow docks & wood with grass around them, black & brown hollow body frogs were the main deal, but BassTEK jigs also scored some good fish. Presence of bluegills and un slimy grass seemed to help
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueStructure JigsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureMatted Grass
Swede's Bay on Lake Jefferson can be a great bite early season before it gets to be too difficult to access with all the matted grass. Flipping into pockets in the grass or running a chatterbait on the edges has been highly productive the last few seasons,
Wilmes16Bronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureSubmerged VegetationLots of little bass up shallow (1-3 ft). We saw a few bigger ones in weed pockets but only could get the 3lbers to bite. Tried some top water but only pike would attack it.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSwim JigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureDocks
Only keeper was on a swim jig swimming through the grass.
