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Smallmouth BassTechniqueHover/Mid-StrollingSeasonFallStructureBouldersDid the best on 7-12 boulders. Could see the fish schooled up on them on live and were fairly active. Biggest was just under 5. Just got that legend tournament rod and that’s one of the nicest minnow rods I’ve ever felt.
Daniel ZimmerschiedBronze AmbassadorSpecies
Largemouth BassTechniqueSpinnerbaitsSeasonSummerStructureReedsFish 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.
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueShakey HeadsSeasonSummerStructureReedsThe 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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WalleyeTechniqueTrolling Shallow (0-9')SeasonFallStructureBaitfishExcellent fall walleye fishing is happening right now on Leech Lake. During the daytime hours, look to mid-depth flats holding large schools of baitfish to concentrate feeding walleyes. Key depths are 10-14'. Your sonar unit is key - if you're not seeing baitfish, you won't find walleyes. Slow troll large minnows on 1/16 oz jigs rigged on Seaguar InvizX coupled to Seaguar Smackdown braided main line. Speed 0.5-0.7 mph; you want to jig to tickle the bottom occasionally but not drag. Snap-jigging with 1/4 oz jigs and fluke-style soft plastics is also productive in these same areas. Expect a good mix of "overs" and eaters. After dark long-line troll Shallow Shad Raps (#7, purpledescent and firetiger), Scatter Minnows (purpledescent, perch), X-raps, or Rogues in 4-10 feet of water, Clean-bottom shallow flats are producing, as are weed edges and rocks. Water temp are falling through the low 50s - now's the time to tap into Leech's fall bounty!
Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpeciesWalleyeTechniqueLive Bait RigsSeasonFallStructureReefSand 10’
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)SeasonFallStructureReedsHad a really fun day out here. Bass move Shallow in the fall and they are big. Find Reed points and stopping points and they are typically there. TIGHT LINES!
- Eric LeandetBronze AmbassadorSpeciesWalleyeTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonFallStructurePoints
Great with a light color paddle tail.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueFrogs/ToadsSeasonFallStructureReeds
Bass will kill a Frog in the fall up here. Found they work best when you get a mix of rice and reeds. And typically the bass are right there as well. The products I have listed are the best for a Frog setup I have ever found. And I've tried a TON. Trust me on this one. TIGHT LINES!
