Lotus Lake
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Brian MBronze AmbassadorSpecies
Northern PikeTechniqueTrolling Mid Depth (10-19')SeasonSummerStructureSubmerged VegetationTrolling weed lines in 14’ on steep contours dropping quickly into the basin.
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Largemouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonSummerStructureOpen Water/BasinThere's lots of wake boats, ski boats, and tube boats on this lake. I slowly trolled a bladed jig in 12-15' of water and caught a huge LM (see pic). I caught a couple ~15" throwing wacky along the weed line just before dusk.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)SeasonSummerStructureSubmerged Vegetation
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueWacky RigsSeasonSummerStructureLily Pads
The lake assn. had the weeds killed off except for the pads and that is where the fish are if you can get to them.
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueFinesse JigsSeasonSummerStructureBaitfishScan around for bluegill if you have side imaging (they look like a honeycombs on the bottom of the outside or around structure such as docks, rocks and weeds). Slowly drag a jig worm, ned or drop shot through them and you are bound to get bit!
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueDeep Diving Crankbaits (13'+)SeasonSummerStructureSubmerged Vegetation
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CrappieTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonSummerStructureSubmerged VegetationThe bass weren't going so we switched to crappies and found them in the weed clumps in 4'-6'. Jig and Gulp minnow caught 50+ to 10", all released. Also saw a rare golden eagle in a tall tree.
Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpecies
WalleyeTechniqueDeep Diving Crankbaits (13'+)SeasonSummerStructureRock Pilea ton of bass with a nice walter to end it off
