Lake Ontario
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Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Current)
Lake Ontario Overview
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Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Spring
- Drop Shot4
- Hard Jerkbaits4
- Ned Rigs2
- Finesse Hair Jigs1
- Football Jigs1
Total Fishing Reports
36
Top Species Reported for Spring
- Smallmouth Bass13 Reports
Largemouth Bass1 Report
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Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Football Jigs
Structure
Rock Pile
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Ned Rigs
Structure
Rock Pile
I fished a Lake Ontario creek tributary in 55-60 degree water. Tried every technique but the smallies only bit the ned rig and a Keitech Mad Wag worm on a Keitech tungsten ballhead jig. They only wanted dark colors, like California craw for the ZMan ned rig and black/blue for the Keitech worm. I only got bites by slowly dragging the baits and counting rocks in 2' of water until I felt a very soft bite. Prespawn will be in full force soon.
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Hard Jerkbaits
Structure
Humps
Forage
Alewife
This is an amazing bait when water is a bit stained or with cloud cover. Early in the season go with a slower cadence and 3-5 second pauses. Hold on tight to your rod since they tend to hit it hard on the pause!
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