New Melones Lake
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Spotted BassTechniqueFinesse JigsSeasonWinterStructureBouldersUsed Roboworms 4.5 - 6" with a #2 Gamakatsu EWG on a 5/8 sliding worm weight. Fished all points and shoulders off the main lake.
- SpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonWinterStructureLedges
The drop shot was working 💪 using xzonelures finesse worm in morning dawn
- SpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueDeep Diving Crankbaits (13'+)SeasonWinterStructureLedges
Storm blowing in with water temps 55-57 degrees. Clear water with 3-5 mile an hour winds.
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Largemouth BassTechniqueHard Body SwimbaitsSeasonWinterStructurePointsThrew 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
- SpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonWinterStructureLedges
Had a great day, pre frontal storm, 5 to 8 miles of wind. Always blessed to get outdoors and fish
- SpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueFootball JigsSeasonWinterStructurePoints
Slow Drag with an occasional hop and shake
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.
- SpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueUmbrella RigsSeasonWinterStructureBoulders
Fished A-rig in 12-15 feet of water along rocky points and steep rocky areas. Water temps in 58-60 degree range. Caught 20-25 spotted bass and one large mouth. Overcast morning with 3-5 mile an hour winds.
