Lake Minnetonka

Silver Ambassador

5/12/25

Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Drop Shot
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Bluegill
Water Temperature
62°

Windy day at Tonka made it tough to stay still. Couldn't get much bite other than chatterbait in bluegill colors and shad colors. Had to stick to the proven drop shot with a heavier weight (1/2oz+) which always catches fish regardless of weather. Casting weedlines 10-15ft deep. The VMC Redline Series Neko Hook #1 size is a game changer! Before my hook-up ratios were poor. VMC neko hooks for drop shot is a must! Sharp, top of mouth, and had to use pliers to get them out most of the time because the hook secures itself in the roof of the mouth very well.

Hotbait

Yamamoto 5" Senko Worm Green Pumpkin Magic / 5"

$7.49

Z-Man Tungsten Chatterbait Elite EVO 1/2 oz / Bluegill

$15.99

Z-Man Tungsten Chatterbait Elite EVO 1/2 oz / Electric Shad

$15.99

Z-Man Chatterspike Bad Shad / 4 1/2"

$4.99

Z-Man Chatterspike Green Pumpkin / 4 1/2"

$4.99

Yamamoto 5" Senko Worm Green Pumpkin/Chartreuse Tail / 5"

$7.49

Yamamoto 5" Senko Worm Green Pumpkin Black / 5"

$7.49

VMC RedLine Series Wacky Neko Hook #1

$6.99

WOO! Tungsten Drop Shot Weight - Cylinder Shape 1/2 oz / Green Pumpkin

$6.29

WOO! Tungsten Drop Shot Weight - Tear Drop 1/2 oz / Green Pumpkin

$6.29

X Braid Sinking SS112 X8 Braided Line 30lb / Hi-Vis Yellow / 165 Yards

Out of Stock

Sufix Invisiline Fluorocarbon Leader 12lb / Clear

Out of Stock

Taylor Atteberry

Bronze Ambassador

4/19/25

Species
Crappie
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Bobbers
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Crappie
Water Temperature
52°

Shallow docks

Hotbait

VMC Hot Skirt Jig 1/32 oz / Pink Fire UV

Out of Stock

Tackle 2000 Rocket Bobber 1 Pack 3 3/4" / Yellow

$2.99

Daiwa Tatula Elite Spinning Reel 2500-CXH / 6.2:1

$299.99

Lew's Custom Lite Spinning Rods 6'9" / Medium-Light / Extra-Fast - Drop Shot

$169.99

Jason Stegenga

Gold Ambassador

5/12/24

Species
Crappie
Season
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Bobbers
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Water Temperature
65°

Weed beds in 6-10’ was the key. The z man plastics last forever and are easy for kids to use. It doesn’t get much better than taking the kids out bobber fishing for crappies in the spring.