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Largemouth Bass
TechniqueWacky RigsSeasonSummerStructureDocksMidday sun and heat pushed bass under docks and in the areas that had the most shade. Also caught several bass using a ned head and half a senko.
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Largemouth Bass
TechniqueBuzzbaitsSeasonSummerStructureSubmerged VegetationI fished the back of a creek that was covered with duckweed that had developed. Most bites came close to the edge of available cover. Used grey Horny Toads and Green Pumpkin.
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Largemouth Bass
TechniqueTexas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)SeasonSummerStructureDocksWith higher water due to the recent rains, I was able to fish closer to shore and found active bass in areas that had submerged vegetation that intersected the docks. With the recent hot weather, the weed growth has become more pronounced and provides additional cover for baitfish.
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Largemouth Bass
TechniqueTexas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureSubmerged VegetationMethodically pitched Ozark Rig=Rage Bug combo in holes along the weed edges. It was easy to fish too fast and miss fish. Also caught northern pike and smallmouth along the outside edges.
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Largemouth Bass
TechniqueTexas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureDocksFished docks and boat lits posts and along concrete sea walls. Also skipped a homemade 3/8 oz jig tipped with Zoom Z Craw Jr.
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Walleye
TechniqueTubesSeasonSummerStructureReefUsed jig as a follow-up bait after getting bites on Carolina rig presentation.
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Walleye
TechniqueVertical Jigging Shallow (0-9')SeasonSummerStructureReefDragging gulp over the reefs, drifting with the wind. Keeping contact with the bottom was key.
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Largemouth Bass
TechniqueNed RigsSeasonSummerStructureRip RapSlow crawled ned rig along riprap shoreline.