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Spotted BassTechniqueShakey HeadsSeasonFallStructureBrush PilesWorked the shakey head through and around brush piles. Spots were aggressive and eager to eat 🔥.
MatthewCareyFishing Bronze AmbassadorSpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueUmbrella RigsSeasonWinterStructureRock Pile- SpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueHard JerkbaitsSeasonFallStructureBaitfish
Fished around Latta on 11/28. Started at the kayak access and worked back. Caught 1 largemouth quick on a Megabass plus 1. Marked a ton of perch, not many bass. Found schools of spots and hybrids chasing shad out on the edges of the channel on the main lake. Marked some nice fish on deep ledges suspended 15-25’
- SpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueHard JerkbaitsSeasonWinterStructurePoints
Fished out of Neck Rd on 12/12/21. Marked a ton of fish suspended and on bottom between 25-10’. Water was super clear and between 53-55 degrees. Had 4 bites in a few hours when I switched to the deeper diving vision 110+2. Did manage a nice 2.91 pound spot off a deep point.
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Largemouth BassTechniqueFootball JigsSeasonSummerStructurePointsOnce the morning bite is over they bass are on fire dragging a jig.
- SpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonWinterStructureRip Rap
It's best to get out early, I had the most success right at sunrise. Cast out the jig and count it down. Tick the tops of the rocks as you reel it back. Tick, tick, Thump!
- SpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueHard Topwater (Walking)SeasonSummerStructurePoints
Mt. Island in my opinion is the best its been in a few years when it comes to fishing a topwater walking bait, once you locate the shad migrating into or out of the creeks just begin fan casting and you will get bit. Plenty of spotted bass being caught on topwater throughout the day, the best times are during low light conditions. Wind blown points near deep water are holding plenty of fish, mixture of largemouth & spotted bass can be caught after the sun tops the trees with a variety of techniques such as: deep diving crankbaits, drop shot, jigs, & weightless flukes.
- SpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueStructure JigsSeasonSummerStructureLaydowns
Started the morning fishing a topwater bite without success. Started fishing a small swim bait in schooling shad and caught a couple of keepers. In the afternoon I fished laydowns with a jig and caught my 2 biggest of the day
