Leech Lake
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Top Techniques Reported for Largemouth Bass + Fall
- Frogs/Toads4
- Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)2
- Deep Diving Crankbaits (13'+)1
- Structure Jigs1
Largemouth Bass8 Reports
Walleye3 Reports
Smallmouth Bass1 Report
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Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Fall
Technique
Hover/Mid-Strolling
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Perch
Water Temperature
67°
Daniel Zimmerschied
Bronze Ambassador
9/19/25
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Summer
Technique
Spinnerbaits
Structure
Reeds
Water Temperature
66°
Fish were inside reeds mixed with pads and rice. Having a spinner bait slowly slide through the reeds and rice were crucial to the bite. Frogging in the pads also did well once you found the right spot. Occasionally you could catch them spread out, but there are areas where they were absolutely stacked. Pair your spinner bait with any paddle tail.
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Summer
Technique
Shakey Heads
Structure
Reeds
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
71°
The emergent reed beds were absolutely loaded, when working the narrows. Nearly every cast got bit. Care needs to be taken with the skin hook to ensure maximum weedlessnes. The outside edges hold a few, but most of my bites were deep in the reed beds. So cast deep in and shake. Work slowly and carefully back to the boat. Enjoy the fight, pulling the fish out of the weeds. This is why we use up-weighted braid and leader.
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