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Striped BassTechniqueHard JerkbaitsSeasonSummerStructureDamI went out to a local dam early in the morning targeting stripers, hybrids and bass. I had most of my success throwing the Megabass Vision 110 jerkbait in Mat Shad because the water was fairly clear. I was throwing this on a 7’1" St. Croix Mojo Bass MH spinning rod with a 4000 Shimano Stradic spooled with 15lb braid. I caught most of my fish working the jerkbait really fast. There is almost no pause to the jerking action. The wind was blowing around 10mph which is fairly high there. After around 10am the bit really slowed down.
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Spotted BassTechniqueFinesse JigsSeasonSummerStructureLedgesThis technique is a little bit tricky, because it does require you to know where the ledge is and it helps to know if there are fish suspended on the ledge. But if you make casts parallel with the ledge, and let the bait fall while slowly reeling. Throw in some rod twitching and jerkin, those suspended bass will eat.
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Largemouth BassTechniqueHard JerkbaitsSeasonSummerStructureBouldersToday was hot, sunny, and clear skies. Luckily I went out around sunrise before it got too hot. When I first got there I saw some shad being chased around some boulders that were in 6-9ft of water. For most of the morning, I targeted these boulders with the megabass vision 110 in matt shad. I like the matt shad early in the morning and in clear water. I was throwing this jerkbait on my st croix mojo bass 7’1 mh spinning with a shimano stradic 4000. I had 15lb braid to 12lb mono leader. I also used a snap for jerkbait fishing because it allows the bait to move more freely and it’s easier to change colors when I need to. With the water being so warm, the fish were very active in the morning so I was working the jerkbait really fast. I had little to no pauses in between every jerk. As the day went on, the bite got slower because it got hotter and windier. Also I didn’t see any more shad being chase after around 9:30am.
- SpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueHard Topwater (Popping)SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureBaitfish
Went out early in the morning right around sunrise targeting schooling bass that were chasing small shad on the surface. Using the Megabass PopMax was the perfect imitation of the shad that they were feeding on. I was using a 7’1 M St. Croix Mojo Bass spinning rod with a 2500 Daiwa Ballistic MQ to make long casts to reach the fish easier. I had the reel spooled up with 15lb braid and 2.5 ft of 12lb mono leader. I would say the water temp was around 72 degrees all morning with about 5-6 ft of water clarity. Majority of my bites that day were casting to areas where I seen fish on the surface feeding on shad. Only a couple of fish were caught blind casting around.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueShakey HeadsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureDocks
Throwing shakey head with trick worm under deep docks. All in shaded area of the dock.
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSwim JigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureLaydownsFished lay downs and submerged vegetation. Bass came unglued for the swim jig.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureBaitfish
Fish were chasing shad in muddy water. Fan casted from the bank and caught fish all over.
SpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueHard Topwater (Walking)SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureLaydownsSpots were busting shad as the sun began to set. Used a Sexy Dawg Jr and Sammy to imitate the bait fish. Bass were eager to eat. Upgrade those hooks. Also dragged a Texas rigged senior around and got a last bite.
