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Largemouth BassTechniqueFrogs/ToadsSeasonSummerStructureLily PadsBass were up in the lily pads feeding on bluegills and baitfish. Throwing a frog was best way for reaction strikes and landed my P.B. 6 pounder
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueFrogs/ToadsSeasonFallStructureLily Pads
During the fall transition bass can be hard to find. A lot of the vegetation starts to die so try to find the greenest weeds you can and the bass will likely be grouped up there. Working a frog through the lily pads or over the matted grass is one of the best ways to catch them.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)SeasonSummerStructureSubmerged Vegetation
During the early summer, bass will slide out to deeper water and sit in the grass clumps. Lake MacBride is full of grass so it can be difficult to find the areas that are actually holding the fish. I like to flip a texas rigged creature bait or a grass jig. Topwater can also be good in the mornings and evenings.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueWacky RigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureLaydowns
During the Post-Spawn the bass stay in the shallows and guard fry before moving to their summer locations. The best techniques are finesse baits worked up near the shoreline. I throw a wacky rig, a ned rig, and a popper most of the time. The bast areas are the same ones you found the bass in during the spawn.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureLaydowns
During the Pre-Spawn a lot of the bass are still sitting off the bank aways. Throwing crankbaits around laydowns and grass edges towards the backs of the main lake arms can be very productive. As the water warms and it gets closer to the spawn a small shad colored spinnerbait worked along the bank also works really well.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueWacky RigsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureSubmerged Vegetation
Bass on Lake MacBride typically spawn during late May. During this time the water on the lake gets really clear and has 8+ feet of visibility. Target shallow weedy bays and watch for cruising fish. Cast at them with a wacky rig or a popper.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueFootball JigsSeasonWinterStructureRock Pile
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CatfishTechniqueVertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')SeasonWinterStructureLedgesWe were targeting walleyes, found catfish. They pull well, and it felt good to hook up with 4 pound cats first time out.
