New Bullards Bar Reservoir
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New Bullards Bar Reservoir Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Spotted Bass + Summer
- Drop Shot2
- Ned Rigs1
- Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)1
- Texas Rigs (Worming)1
Spotted Bass5 Reports
Smallmouth Bass1 Report
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Species
Spotted Bass
Season
Summer
Technique
Drop Shot
Structure
Ledges
Water Temperature
83°
Species
Spotted Bass
Season
Summer
Technique
Texas Rigs (Worming)
Structure
Points
Water Temperature
70°
My first time out with the Geecrack Bellows Stick. They are incredible the way they flutter in the water. Spotties couldn't stay off them.
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Summer
Technique
Carolina Rigs
Structure
Ledges
Went out to Bullard Bar July 23 & 24. After knocking out some morning trolling for Kokanee (Limit of 10 on Saturday, 6 on Sunday, which was fun!) I headed up the main fork for my real purpose of being there, in search of some bass. It was tough sledding all afternoon. It was very hot (100 degrees) and the water continues to drop, so there was very little cover. I settled on using a Carolina Rig and was fishing submerged boulders and any drop offs I could find. I spent the day in 10-30 feet of water and was only able to land 4 bass, all in the 1 lb range. Nothing much to brag about, for sure. But I caught two using a 4" Strike King Rage Craw in Green Pumpkin and two more with a 5 1/4" Zoom Super Fluke in White Pearl. I must have tried at least 10 other bait/color combos, but those were the two that worked on this day. For sure my toughest day bass fishing at Bullard's Bar. My previous 3 trips there, I caught at least 20-30 bass each afternoon. This is my first year of fishing Bullard's, so I'm still learning the lake and how each season impacts what I do. I love going there, so I plan to keep learning and happy to share the results....even if they aren't the best.
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