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Spotted BassTechniqueHard JerkbaitsSeasonWinterStructureRip RapSpent a few hours out on the water and targeted wind blown rip rap banks with access to deeper water. All fish came out of 10 to 15 feet on a slow twitch with long pauses.
- SpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueShakey HeadsSeasonWinterStructureRock Pile
Fished a 131 angler kayak tournament 2/4. Launched from Pinnacle and headed north. Managed 4 13-15.50” Class fish by noon, all off the same two docks, both of which usually hold fish. Tried I don’t know how many other docks in that time with no bites. Salvaged the day with an almost 3 pound spot off a small rock pile in probably 12-15’ of water. Riot baits probe put the big one in the Hobie.
- SpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonWinterStructureRock Pile
After having some warmer that average days, I decided to jump in the Tuesday night wildcat with my good friend Philip. We targeted points with isolated rock piles and windy banks that had warmed up during the afternoon. We alternated between shallow cranks and bladed jigs to catch 14.9lbs and secured the win.
Omnia FishingBronze AmbassadorSpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueHard JerkbaitsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureLedgesAs the spots move out of their wintering holes, look for steep transition areas located next to spawning areas. Colder days in a warming trend are best for the slower presentation of a jerkbait.
- SpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueShakey HeadsSeasonWinterStructureBrush Piles
Secondary points with brush on them are producing fish from the 150 bridge down. Water temp in the mid to upper 40s so take your time working the brush. A green pumpkin Zoom Finesse worm in clear water and a junebug color in stained water will be the key baits to throw.
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Striped BassTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Large)SeasonWinterStructurePoints
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CrappieTechniqueHard JerkbaitsSeasonWinterStructureBaitfishCaught this big crappie on the megabass vision 110+1 around busting bass chasing on tiny shad. Crappie ate it on a very long pause while most of the bass was when I was working it really fast.
- SpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueShakey HeadsSeasonWinterStructurePilings
Fished a tournament Saturday 1/28. Bounced around mid/southern end. Caugh a few early on a speed trap, then transitioned to a shakeyhead later in the day to get bites. Chartreuse tail on the probe worm seemed the be the difference maker.
