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Smallmouth BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureBouldersUsing the Beast Coast Magic Flick to imitate juvenile perch, using it on a drop shot with a 3/8oz weight. Dragging it around boulders and spawning beds
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Largemouth BassTechniqueFootball JigsSeasonSummerStructureSubmerged VegetationDragging a wobble head over rock/grassy areas. Snapping it loose to elicit bites.
SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonSummerStructureRock PileLifting a drop shot over rocky areas near sand flats. Long casts were key as the water was clear and winds were minimal.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonSummerStructureRock Pile
Had 76 Bronzebacks in the boat
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueSwim JigsSeasonSummerStructureSubmerged Vegetation
Popping a swim jig around 10-12 feet with rocks and submerged vegetation.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureBoulders
A lot of the hard bottom was slimed up and they won’t eat the jig with that stuff on it, so a dropshot was the deal.
SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueFinesse Hair JigsSeasonSummerStructureBouldersKey in on rock to sand transitions. Cover lots of water. Make long cast is also key.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueGrass JigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureMatted Grass
Flipping edges in Braddock Bay. Pick it apart
