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Largemouth 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 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 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 BassTechniqueSwim JigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureDocks
Only keeper was on a swim jig swimming through the grass.
SpeciesLargemouth 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 BassTechniqueWacky RigsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureBoulders
The bass spawn was on over Memorial Day weekend with the bigger fish related to the shallow spawning flats on inside weed edges close to gravel, rocks, and boulders. The bigger fish came on a wacky senko on green pumpkin with red flake and got several also on the green fish swim jig in a bluegill imitation and a Keitech 4 inch bluegill flash trailer. Several smaller fish were caught on a wake bait and also whopper plopper70 in bone.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueFrogs/ToadsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureLaydowns
Invade weedlines, shallow laydowns, over hanging trees, docks all played. Swimming jigs and magdrafts scored as well as jigs and frogs around shallow heavy cover.
