Lewis Smith Lake (2)
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Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpecies
Spotted BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonSummerStructureBaitfish- SpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueNeko RigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureBaitfish
On Smith the largemouth and spots were both post spawn. We found two patterns throughout the week we were there. The first pattern was flat pockets that had baitfish present using small profile chatterbaits and stealth blades. The second pattern was deep docks 50-100 foot, and the spots would suspend under them and we caught these spots with a Neko Rig, Green Pumpkin 5 inch Senko.
JustinBronze AmbassadorSpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueDeep Diving Crankbaits (13'+)SeasonSummerStructureBrush PilesRapala dt 20 blue back herring Missile jigs Missile quiver 6.5 neko Drop shot 1/4 oz
- SpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueSpinnerbaitsSeasonSummerStructurePoints
Had success fishing along points that had a shallow flat with a 8 to 10 foot drop off. Bass would come from deeper water and flush bait onto shallows to feed.
BrianBronze AmbassadorSpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueMedium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureRiver ChannelsBluff walls were key areas to target off the main lake. 10-30 Feet of water. Spotted bass were aggressively feeding on shad up against the walls and rock drop-offs. Fishing parallel throwing Rapala DT10 in either a shad or chartreuse color depending on the watercolor got the biggest bites.
- SpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonFallStructureOpen Water/Basin
Fished the BFL Reginal on Lewis Smith Lake as a co-angler. It was my 1st time fishing this lake which if you are looking for great spotted bass fishing add to your bucket list. Day 1 started late due to a fog delay, so we started close to the ramp near docks in about 18 feet of water. Started with a drop shot and hooked up to a 13 in spot which was in the slot. We moved to another area where the water had 10 feet of visibility and used the drop shot on standing timber, large rock and gravel bottom. Had a topwater walking bait ready just in case schoolers came up. Caught my 1st keeper on a Strike King Sexy Dawg in chrome along with several slot fish within 30 minutes. Continued to throw a Drop shot and caught several more slot fish. second keeper came off the corner of a dock in about 8 feet of water using a Green Pumpkin 1/2 oz Strike King Structure Jig with a trimmed skirt with a 5" Yamamoto twin tail grub trailer in green pumpkin. Fish hit it on the fall. Final keeper came off of the same dock I caught my 1st fish of the day 10 minutes before weigh-in flipping a 1/4oz Woo Tungsten Ned head and a Roboworm Ned worm. Did not catch a keeper that was not in the slot on day 2 but caught 11 spots in the 14" to 15" length. 5 largest fish weighed 11lbs 4 oz. Only difference between day 1 and 2 was I caught 6 on the dropshot and the other 5 were caught throwing a Strike King Hybrid Hunter Shallow in Oyster color at schooling fish out deep.
- SpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonFallStructureBaitfish
I was fishing long creek arms chasing feeding fish, when the sun got high I started fishing docks in the same creeks with a swimbait
WillBronze AmbassadorSpecies
Largemouth BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonSummerStructureDocksFishing docks and boat houses just popping off the bottom working slow towards the end of the day
