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Largemouth BassTechniqueSoft JerkbaitsSeasonSummerStructureBaitfishOn the edge of the hydrilla in 6' water cast into the hydrilla and work back to the boat real slow almost dead sticking. Schooling fish in 9'-13' water throw in the middle and let it fall slack line then twitch 2 times and hang on. The bigger fish are below the school.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueCarolina RigsSeasonSummerStructureRiver Channels
probe the edge of the river channel up to a flat shell bottom, slow retrieve back to the boat with a jerk every few feet.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureStumps
edge of the channel with submerged stumps near a flat. worked slow and add a jerk so often and try to hit the stumps. the bite will come on the jerk of when bumped off a stump.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureStumps
big dog baits dog bone (yum dinger)
Cortney GrayBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)SeasonSummerStructureDocksThe highlight of the day came when I pitched my lure under a dock, letting it fall right at the edge of the grass line in about 3–4 feet of water. Almost immediately, I felt a strong, deliberate thump and set the hook hard. The fish surged into the grass and wrapped me up for a moment, but steady pressure brought it free. After a spirited fight with a few strong dives under the dock, I brought in a beautiful largemouth bass measuring 19.5 inches and weighing approximately 4 pounds. The fish was healthy and thick — a perfect example of the quality bass that make Lake Rousseau a favorite among Florida anglers. Even in less-than-ideal weather, Lake Rousseau delivered. The combination of heavy rain and cooler temperatures seemed to position the fish tight to cover, and the grass lines along docks proved to be the ticket. Patience, precise casting, and working the bait slow paid off with an excellent catch. Conditions Recap: • Weather: Heavy, steady rain; overcast skies • Water: Slightly stained, calm • Structure: Grass lines along wooden docks • Presentation: Slow and deliberate around pilings and grass edges • Result: One memorable 19.5” (4 lb) largemouth bass, plus a few smaller bites throughout the day
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueHard Topwater (Prop)SeasonSummerStructureStumpsRiver channel bend drop off near 3' flat with submerged grass. Worked the edge with a jerk jerk pause the strike would come on the pause.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSoft JerkbaitsSeasonSummerStructureMatted Grass
work the fluke on a flat in 2-3ft. on the edge of water 4-6ft. the flat has matted grass work the fluke like a worm slow with small jerks.
welakabudBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Worming)SeasonSummerStructureSubmerged Vegetationfishing submerged grass around stumps .Water depth between 3 - 8 ft. Caught 6 bass ranging from 1 1/2 lbs to 4 1/2 lbs .
