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Largemouth BassTechniqueBlade BaitsSeasonWinterStructureBouldersWinter bass fishing is my favorite. You need to find rock and ledges that lead from 25’ to 40’ of water. Bass will come up shallow in low light conditions, and then drop back off to deep water during the day. In the morning these fish are the easiest to catch. Use a Damiki Vault. The good and silver colors seem to work the best. Cast over the drop offs and let the Vault sink to the bottom. Give it 3-5 seconds, and then pop the lure off the bottom 2-4 feet and let it pendulum back to you in a tight line. When it hits the bottom, let is sit again, and then pop it. Work the Vault back to you and you will be catching bass in no time.
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WalleyeTechniqueBlade BaitsSeasonWinterStructureLedgesThis time of year, the walleye are pretty easy to catch if you can find them. Look at topographical maps for the lake or river you are fishing. Look for steep transitions between medium depth water (30ish feet) and deep water (60+ feet). Fish these areas with a deep diving walleye lure, or (my personal favorite) a blade bait. Just cast it out and let it hit the bottom. Work it back by hopping it off the bottom in a yo-yo motion. You’ll be having walleye tacos for dinner!
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Smallmouth BassTechniqueBlade BaitsSeasonWinterStructureBouldersDuring the winter months, you have to go deep (25’-45’) and you have to find structure. After locating rock or wood, use a blade bait with a cast and yo-yo retrieve to catch big fish. This one was caught January 3rd in 42° water. 5lb 2oz. Also, these SIMM’s fingerless gloves are incredible! This is the first time I have had warm hands while fishing in January.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueShakey HeadsSeasonSummerStructureBoulders
Fishing in 20-30 feet of water, slowly popping your rod tip with a Googan Squad Slim shake worm.
Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureBoulders- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueHard JerkbaitsSeasonSummerStructureOpen Water/Basin
Long Lake is a great fishery year round. Right now the smallmouth are feeding in the early morning and late evening. During the heat of the day they will go deeper or cling to wood. Use a Duo Realis in the early morning hours over flats in 3’-10’ of water. Use a jerk, jerk pause cadence. You’ll catch some great fish.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueMedium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')SeasonSummerStructureRip Rap
Early morning (4:00-8:00) cast a jointed Rapala up into the rocky flats, let it sit and then using a burn / burn / pause cadence reel the Rapala in. Cast at a 45° angle to the shore, and take note of where you get bit. If gosh hit it a couple of times at a certain depth, switch up and cast parallel to the shore at that depth. You’ll get. Some good smallies for sure!
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Large)SeasonSummerStructureBrush Piles
Targeted big fish with Topwater Dawg, Frog and Cullshad. No big fish. Caught 4 lil' Smallmouth with BIG appetites and attitudes. Gorgeous cloudy day with no wind and a little sprinkling of rain. May not have caught anything BIG but the day was really fun and good for the soul! Very grateful. .🙌🌞💯 Check Out Video - https://youtu.be/WOV-EI7iZFw
