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Andy NitchalsBronze AmbassadorSpecies
Smallmouth BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureRip Rap- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonSummerStructureRip Rap
Water temperature was 77 degrees. Most of the bass caught were in 2-8 ft of water. Bigger bass were caught on swimbaits. Ned rigs caught a higher quantity of bass but most were small.
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Largemouth BassTechniqueWacky RigsSeasonSummerStructureLedges
SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonSummerStructureRock Pile
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueStructure JigsSeasonSummerStructureStumpsWarm water, low water, I backed off the deepest weedlines I could find and scanned for stumps or any logs/brush. Marked most of this structure in 8-12 feet of water, came back through with the compact football jig and started getting more and bigger bites!
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WalleyeTechniqueLipless CrankbaitsSeasonSummerStructurePointsTrolling 2.3-2.5 put fish in boat!
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonSummerStructureShad
Finding schooled up shiners and small shad is the key to locating groups of smallmouth right now. Find the bait and you’ll find the fish.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSwim JigsSeasonSummerStructureSubmerged Vegetation
Won a high school derby on Pool 4. Found a special area and limited out after 5 minutes of fishing. Spent the rest of the day upgrading. 2nd win of the season!
