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Smallmouth BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureBouldersWe set out over the weekend to track down some big LOTW smallies. After struggling in the morning, we found that fish were sitting on big boulders up shallow. With the sun being up high in the past couple of days, the fish are utilizing the shade of the rocks. Pitching a ned rig to these areas was the most effective technique we found.
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WalleyeTechniqueTrolling Deep (20'+)SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureSubmerged VegetationWe had been trolling for about 45 minutes about to wrap up the session. Hadn't gotten a single bite at the time. Kept going for another 50 feet and got a bite. Thought it was weeds at first. There was no fight. The walleye bit and held on. Realed in the fish and thought it was a northern at first. My uncle grabbed the net and we got it in the boat. It was a 28 inch walleye. Weighing about 9lbs.
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Northern PikeTechniqueSpoonsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureReedsFished zippel bay this spring. Fish were piled against the reeds on the wind blown side. Spoons and swimbaits were key. Hammer copper for the spoons and green swimbaits were the main colors. Multiple slot fish as well.
- SpeciesWalleyeTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Large)SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureBoulders
Biggest eyes caught in moving water over rocks in 8-12 feet with a large swim bait. Eyes were also found between 20-40 feet with a jig and a minnow
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueSwim JigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureBoulders
Smallies caught slow rolling smeltinators over boulders in 8-15 feet
Chris BraunBronze AmbassadorSpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureBouldersGreat to be back on the water. I was surprised to see fish this shallow already. Main target was boulders in 12 FOW. I was surprised to see them this shallow already. Didn't catch anything big, but average was 2.5-3lbs.
- Jacob SloughBronze AmbassadorSpeciesWalleyeTechniqueTrolling Mid Depth (10-19')SeasonSummerStructureRip Rap
The bite was slow for this time of the year. The most consistent bite found was long the shorelines, drifting/trolling in 15-30ft till you were able to dial in on what exact depth they were sitting in. The reef bite was slow, very inconsistent on if you were going to find fish willing to bite. Brighter colors were working best, chartreuse and other yellow/greens worked best along with the stable gold.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueDamiki RigSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureHumps
The Ultimate Coldwater Smallmouth Tactic. Hanging or moping a damiki rig. This is the tactic Gussy won the classic on! Some of the keys are to present the minnow a few feet above the fish/bottom. Less is more. Perfectly still is one of the best presentations.
