Lake Mendota
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Lake Mendota Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Largemouth Bass + Spring
- Wacky Rigs6
- Bladed Jigs2
- Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)2
- Drop Shot1
- Finesse Jigs1
Largemouth Bass16 Reports
Smallmouth Bass6 Reports
Walleye1 Report
Northern Pike1 Report
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Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Finesse Jigs
Structure
Rock Pile
Forage
Bluegill
Water Temperature
70°
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Texas Rigs (Worming)
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
67°
It was the end of the evening, and I was headed back to the ramp. I saw a spot the looked fishy. I threw the Strike King Rage Bug in the pocket and wham! This 15" class smallie hit it.
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Bluegill
Water Temperature
75°
Post spawn males protecting beds aggressively chasing moving baits. Jackhammer from Z-man cannot be beat!
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