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Smallmouth BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonSummerStructureLedgesTook some time to fine tune my finesse game. Threw the ned rig more than ever. And let me tell you, it loaded the boat. Never experienced such a consistent bite. From little fellas to big mamas, they all loved the ned!
- Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueFinesse JigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureRock Pile
Found great success targeting small rock pile flats in 15-20 feet with access to deep water near by. The afternoon time with the sun out was best for me. I would find a rock pile I wanted to target, make long casts as the fish would be easily spooked and very slowly drag my jig. Sometimes it would be a light pick up, others they would nearly rip the rod out of your hands. Use heavier powered gear as many hook sets would be with lots of line out. Caught my PB of 5.6 lbs doing thing
SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonWinterStructureOpen Water/Basin- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonSummerStructureOpen Water/Basin
Lake Stevens is filled with Kokanee which makes for some giant bass. Find schools of Kokanee and the smallies won’t be far. I found that the black shiner flat worm was the ticket out in open water. Beware of pleasure boaters during summer but highly recommend this lake.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueMedium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureBoulders
Bouncing off of rock piles and timber in 8-10 feet. Short pauses mixed in here and there. Usually change out hooks but these have not needed any mods out the box. A hook sharpener will come in handy. Any medium moderate casting rod will do.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueDeep Diving Crankbaits (13'+)SeasonSummerStructureBaitfish
Casting into schools of Perch was key to finding the smallmouth that were following the bait.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueFootball JigsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureRock Pile
Great day dragging on bottom! Football Jig usually gets it done here. Caught a few testing dragging slow flow.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureRock Pile
Caught this guy as it sunk to the bottom at around 16-20ft depth. Medium-heavy spinning rod with 12lb braid and 12lb fluoro 15’-ish leader. Great fight overall. 3lbs 6oz
