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Lake of the Woods (2) Fishing Reports
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SaugerTechniqueVertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')SeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureBouldersWindy day but managed to get it done both on the lake and in the river.
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Smallmouth BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonSummerStructureBouldersSide scan for boulders and throw a ned or tube at em.
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WalleyeTechniqueTrolling Deep (20'+)SeasonSummerStructureOpen Water/Basinused 3 and 4 oz quick swap teardrop weights bring rain gear
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Northern PikeTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureReedsBostic and Zippel Bays were clear of ice early this year. The big pike come in to the bays to spawn. Pike fishing is open year round on Lake Of The Woods, and ice out is a great time to target them as they congregate in the bays. I used spinner baits, spoons and chatter baits primarily. The Zman Big Blade came through to attract pike. LOTW is known for being a place to use gold colored lures. This trip proved that, gold was a preferred color for all the lures I used.
- SpeciesNorthern PikeTechniqueSpoonsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureLaydowns
It was a little early in the season as there was still ice in the bays and the main lake. Three of us caught a handful of pike exclusively on 3/8-3/4oz gold spoons. They were crusing around in the low spots on the bay 5-9' and on the edge of the ice in the main lake. I used 40lb braid and a 60lb pre-made fluoro leader. No bite-offs. I recommend the Daiway Tatula XT MH rod paired with the Shimano Stradic reel; it has a good drag system.
- Doug BensonBronze AmbassadorSpeciesWalleyeTechniqueTrolling Deep (20'+)SeasonSummerStructureRiver Channels
Very windy which made fishing on the Lake a rough ride. Choose to fish the river channel instead. Troll crank baits slowly.
- SpeciesWalleyeTechniqueDeep Diving Crankbaits (13'+)SeasonSummerStructureReef
Trolling deep reefs with hard structure surrounding it was the ticket. Fish in and outside the slot were on fire. Nothing huge, but action was nonstop.
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Largemouth BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonFallStructureBrush Piles
