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T.J. EssigBronze AmbassadorSpecies
Largemouth BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonSummerStructureDocksFished the inlets near docks..did well but not a lot of size..15 n 16s were the norm
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WalleyeTechniqueTrolling Mid Depth (10-19')SeasonSummerStructureSubmerged VegetationFound fish in scattered weeds pulling bottom bouncers with slow death and bullet weights with crawler harnesses. Trolling speeds varied from 1.2-1.5 mpg. Gold and perch colored blades seemed to be the ticket. Found a variety of species such as large pike and even small mouth.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonSummerStructureLedges
caught great numbers of fish drop shot on ledges- many small mouth suspended on deep side.
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Smallmouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)SeasonSummerStructureBouldersSandy flats, anything black with blue fleck. Packs of 4-5 largemouth and smallmouth cruisers, catch one and the smallmouth will eat anything behind it.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueFrogs/ToadsSeasonSummerStructureReeds
Low lake level, find the clear reeds with no slime that have deeper water on them
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueHard Topwater (Walking)SeasonSummerStructureDocks
Caught lots of smallmouth on walking baits on rocky shorlines with docks. They were tucked right up tight to the dock and would come out to eat the bait.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueShakey HeadsSeasonSummerStructureSubmerged Vegetation
Fished the last stop of the MinnYak Bass Fishing League and caught so many fish on a Jigworm that I lost count. Picked up a couple stragglers on a spinnerbait and DT 8 and also picked off a couple throwing a swimjig through the pencil reeds.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)SeasonSummerStructureSubmerged Vegetation
Look for submerged vegetation in the 10'-15' range, mifoil patches were best. Look for the taller, thicker growing patches. Texas rig with a 3/8 oz weight was the best way to cover water. Once you get bit, spotlock and pitch a follow up bait. Follow up baits included 1/2oz cage feider jig, and a tokyo rig with a crawtube. Was not uncommon to get three or four out of the same area.
