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Largemouth BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonSummerStructureHumpsFound isolated fish in 12-16’ on the edges of flats. Got a bunch of Bluegill bites on the Flat worm so switched to the Tube (best bluegill pattern I had with me) and that worked too.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueDeep Diving Crankbaits (13'+)SeasonSummerStructureLedges
Extremely hot temperature right now. 5xd on shad colors caught a few off ledges and boulders in 12-18 ft. Drop shot with roboworm 6 in pumpkin punisher got some bites. Need a little break in the heat to improve the bite.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonSummerStructurePoints
Fishing was great in esrly AM. Managed to snag a couple striper right on outer areas on drop offs of reefs at about daybreak using Stunna 112+ jerkbait. A slight breeze found me chucking a 3.8 Divine Swimbait Pro Shad color by 6th sense and a fishhead underspin on some wind blown points and shallow reefs, and it was the ticket. For about 3 to 3 1/2 hours I was throwing it and the largemouth were constantly gulping it. The bite slowed about 8:30-9am. Plenty of followers throughout the day just never committed as morning bite. Range of depth for the fish were just sub-surface ~1-2 foot and marked several bites at about 8-10foot just slow rolling the underspin.
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CatfishTechniqueLive Bait RigsSeasonSummerStructureBaitfishFlathead catfish are present throughout the lake but are more common in the Aqua Fria River arm or by the dam. Look for spots where the water is murkier with vegetation or rocky covering nearby. Fishing for catfish should be great this spring. Try using catfish baits like chicken livers for smaller catfish. To catch a trophy size, try using live gizzard shad, sunfish or carp.
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Spotted BassTechniqueCarolina RigsSeasonSummerStructureDamFor white bass, during the day anglers fishing Carolina rigged lizards in 20-35 feet will usually have some success. Also in the spring, trolled spinners can also produce some whites in the lower lake and off the dam. When fish go deep, move on.
- JTBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSpinnerbaitsSeasonSummerStructureShad
The best tactic is often to cruise the lake looking for top water eruptions and casting into them. Try using white or clear spinners and crankbaits. The natural worm colors are working well for anglers especially when the water is clear.
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Striped BassTechniqueTrolling Deep (20'+)SeasonSummerStructureBaitfishLake temperatures are warming up from mid 50s in March to low 70s in May. Typically largemouth bass spawning is cued when temperatures reach 60 to 70 degrees. Water levels will be pretty consistent from March through April throughout the spawn. Water levels should be at their highest during May through June and then slowly decline as water is drawn through the Central Arizona Project (CAP) canal. To catch striped bass, try using live shad, anchovies, silver Kastmasters, plastic swimbaits, and top-water lures.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonSummerStructureRiver Channels
Very hot out today. 95 degrees by 10 am. Dropshot zoom worms in green pumpkin with 1/4 oz tungsten and the new Mustad alpha finesse hook in size 1. These hooks are sharp! Also caught a few on various 3xd crankbaits. No topwater bite today.
