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Largemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Worming)SeasonSummerStructureLaydownsFlooded brush and slick calm, had to slow down and pick apart isolated laydowns, all bites came on wood!
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonSummerStructureShad
Targeted schooling fish early in the morning, shad spawn in play, easy to cover water and find active fish feeding. Once you find them slow down and throw more than 1 presentation, as well as picking the area apart more thoroughly!
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Smallmouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonSummerStructureFlooded BrushWater was a bit dirty from the wind, but slow rolled a bladed jig over the tops of lay downs and brush. Use the wind to your advantage as it often pushes the fish up as well!
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WalleyeTechniqueTrolling Shallow (0-9')SeasonSummerStructureOpen Water/BasinTrolling on sandy flats in 9-16 feet with jointed shad raps at 2-3 mph. Caught several different kinds of fish doing this. Freshwater drum, white bass, perch, walleye, and saugers.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueHard Topwater (Walking)SeasonSummerStructurePoints
Attack rock points and sand drops where you find shad with topwaters and small flat side crankbaits. Smallmouth and bonus largies, white bass and drum, maybe even walleye
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueHard Topwater (Popping)SeasonSummerStructureSubmerged Vegetation
Focused on submerged vegetation in the 3-6 foot ranged, switched between walking and popping the bait. Early morning before the sun comes up has been the time I’ve had the most success! Tight lines everyone!
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueHard Topwater (Prop)SeasonSummerStructureRip Rap
Just having the boat in 7ft casting within 3ft of shore and having constant bring In. And the smallies normally hit almost right after hitting the water
SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonSummerStructureDocksCaught some decent smallmouth pitching a dropshot at docks and seawall off the main channel.
