Lake Michigan
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Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Summer (Current)
Lake Michigan Overview
SLOWWind (mph)FAST
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Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Summer
- Drop Shot13
- Ned Rigs3
- Tubes3
- Deep Diving Crankbaits (13'+)2
- Hard Topwater (Popping)2
Total Fishing Reports
116
Top Species Reported for Summer
- Smallmouth Bass33 Reports
Largemouth Bass3 Reports
Panfish / Bluegill1 Report
Yellow Perch1 Report
Trout1 Report
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Bkowens612
Bronze Ambassador
7/6/26
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Ned Rigs
Structure
Docks
Water Temperature
65°
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Wacky Rigs
Structure
Rock Pile
Forage
Minnows
It was overcast skies and calm water with good clarity. I was fishing off a break wall with rock piles and large boulders, so I was targeting openings in the rock piles and letting it fall in and popping it out and got a bite.
Lipper
Bronze Ambassador
8/10/22
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Soft Swimbaits (Sm/Md)
Structure
Ledges
Forage
Shad
8-10lbs line 5.4 gear ratio 7” medium light rod, find grass off a drop off and stop an go retrieve, letting the bait fall 2-3’.
Storm 360GT Searchbait - EOL Smelt / 3 1/2"
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