New Melones Lake
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Spotted BassTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonWinterStructureStanding TimberCount it down and super slow retrieve.
- SpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonWinterStructurePoints
Slow drag Slight hops
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Largemouth BassTechniqueShakey HeadsSeasonWinterStructurePointsStart deep walking it up the point
Constant CatcherBronze Ambassador
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonWinterStructureHumps- SpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonWinterStructureStumps
After 3 days of solid rain, lake was heavily stained and muddy. Presentation was very slow. The 9 fish that were caught, were in the 10-25 ft. range. "Pizza Bob's' famous Mother Lode football jigs were also very good go too with a chunk trailer.
SpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueHard Body SwimbaitsSeasonWinterStructurePointsFocused on points and shoulders of main lake. Conditions were a slight breeze with 3-5 mile hour winds. Tried to stay in the shadow areas as much as possible. Caught 8-10 fish.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueHard Body SwimbaitsSeasonWinterStructurePoints
Threw BIG baits looking for that one BIG bite! Caught a couple 3-4 pounders. Ended the day with football jigs, (1/2 - 3/4 oz.) in that 10-20' foot range catching spots. Caught 20-25 fish
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueFootball JigsSeasonWinterStructurePoints
Fished 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.
