New Melones Lake
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Spotted BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonSummerStructureLedgesStart on the deep side and work it back towards the boat. Small hops.
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Largemouth BassTechniqueCarolina RigsSeasonSummerStructurePointsposition 15' - 20' from the edge of the major drop off and make a long cast. very your retrieves until they tell you what they want.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueMedium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')SeasonSummerStructureLaydowns
With the strong winds I located a bank that was getting pounded. I could see the tiny bait fish jumping so we started throwing the smaller crank bait right up to the edge of the shore and were able to catch 45 before it slowed down.
- SpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueFootball JigsSeasonSummerStructurePoints
slow drag
- SpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonSummerStructureHumps
Drop shot high spots in South part of lake ranging from 14’-25’ deep Used new mustard alpha wide gap hook liked how the shape of the #2 hook fitted the fat 4.5” robo and the fact the eye of the hook gap is sealed There were also lots of schooling bass around you could catch on properly timed top waters.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueHard Topwater (Prop)SeasonSummerStructureBoulders
Fished afternoon and early evening. Had a nice breeze with water temps from 74-77. Fished rock ledges, wood, and lay downs. Caught 30-40 fish from largemouth, spots, and smallmouths.
- SpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonSummerStructureBoulders
subtle shaking
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonSummerStructurePoints
Sitting off the point - throw up and work bait back slowly
