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Smallmouth BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureBouldersGreat Lakes Finesse juvy craw was also effective on largemouth bass.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureBoulders
Also, “ largemouth bass. Used Berkley choppo at night.
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Largemouth BassTechniqueHover/Mid-StrollingSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureRock PileLargemouth suspending above rock piles mixed in with baitfish, strolling the jerkshad over their heads
SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueHover/Mid-StrollingSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureRock Pile- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueSoft JerkbaitsSeasonSummerStructureBoulders
Largemouths were also caught on the same baits.
SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueHover/Mid-StrollingSeasonSummerStructureBaitfishUsing my Garmin Livescope I targeted Smallmouth that were chasing alewives. The baby z too was almost the same size as the alewives that we saw them spitting up.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueHard Topwater (Popping)SeasonSummerStructureBaitfish
Used the PopMax to target suspending Smallmouth that were chasing schools of bait. Quick pops near active bait was the deal.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueHard JerkbaitsSeasonSummerStructureBoulders
Action was slow during the day. Picked up late afternoon early evening. Best fish was a 4 pound small mouth caught after dark on the choppo. Except for the small mouth no other fish were “after dark.
