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Smallmouth BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureBouldersSmallmouth were not interested in chasing jerkbaits or fuzz. Switched to the mooch pitching to rock piles and isolated boulders triggered bites. Walleyes were also liking this combo.
Luv2FishBronze AmbassadorSpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureBouldersFirst smallmouth of the year! Weighed over 6 lbs. Smallies are active in the shallows near boulders.
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WalleyeTechniqueVertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')SeasonSummerStructurePointsFished sand flats in 8-15ft on the main lake using side imaging to find pods of fish on the flats. Snap jigging plastics on VMC mooneye jigs in 1/4 or 3/8oz depending on the depth. 12ft or less I used 1/4, deeper than 12ft I used 3/8. The best plastics were the Jackall Rhythm wag 3½" in SS Shad on a 1/4oz VMC mooneye in bluegill color. I was using a St. Croix Eyecon ML Extra fast rod with a daiwa excellent 2500 reel spooled with suffix 832 tracer lime braid and a 6ft leader of seagar invizX 10lb flourocarbon. Water temp was around 75 and it was fairly calm and hot out. There was a significant mayfly hatch
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Worming)SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureBoulders
Small mouths in leech mostly live in the main lake south of the islands. Look for shallow rocks and sand mixture. I like to us tubs and small swim baits.
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Largemouth BassTechniqueGrass JigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureReedsLeech is a big lake. So you really have to cover water and when you caught 1 realize where and try to find more spots like it. Start looking at shallow grass or any cover. I like to us a jig or a swim jig.
Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpeciesWalleyeTechniqueLive Bait RigsSeasonSummerStructureHumps- SpeciesWalleyeTechniqueFinesse Hair JigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureReef
One of my favorite ways to catch walleyes is snapping a hair jig. These moontail jigs are fantastic for it, and then I pair it up with a flatnose minnow to give it a more minnow look and some scent. You just whip it out there and let it sink to the bottom. And kind of lightly snap it back to the boat. Work it very similar to a metal snap jig(jigging rap) but not quite as aggressive.
SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueFinesse Hair JigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureRip RapSmashing postspawn smallmouth up shallow. Lots of them and a couple with decent size. That rod below is an absolute killer hair jig rod. So if you want to throw hair jigs make sure you have it. Other than that the feider fly is amazing and I always tip it with a tiny chunk of maxscent
