New Melones Lake
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New Melones Lake Fishing Reports
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Spotted BassTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureBouldersLove this Shimano line. Dragging the bait over the boulders didn't nick it at all.
- SpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructurePoints
Used the Shimano line with my braid mainline and loved how easily it was to tie the FG knot. Great drop shot line.
- SpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureBoulders
If it makes it to the bottom, hop it sharply.
- SpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueSpybaitsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureBoulders
Long cast and count it down to the desired depth. Slow retrieve worked the best.
- SpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureHumps
- SpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueDeep Diving Crankbaits (13'+)SeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureLedges
Overcast day, water clarity 5 to 7 feet, water temps 69 to 70°.
- SpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueWacky RigsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureBoulders
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Largemouth BassTechniqueFootball JigsSeasonWinterStructurePointsFished points and structure. Fished rock and steep walls. Watered warmed up mid-morning (49-50 degrees) and fish seemed to become a little more active. Water was stained from previous 4-5 days of rain and with heavy debris. Ended up catching 5 large mouth and 11 spots.
