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DrumTechniqueSpoonsSeasonSummerStructureDamThe Nickajack dam was rolling pretty hard. Threw this spoon by the wall into the harder part of the current and the drums were hungry.
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Largemouth BassTechniqueSoft JerkbaitsSeasonSummerStructureSubmerged VegetationFishing soft jerk baits over the drop off with submerged grass. Strikes happened quickly after casting- usually two to four twitches after hitting the water.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Worming)SeasonSummerStructureLedges
Fishing ledges on mid lake area Rankin's cove. Bite came in 10 ft of water just off grass bed line. Fish were feeding on shad along ledge. Only one in the morning. Did get a hook up with alabama rig later in day but fish got off at boat. Also fished grass beds near Hales bar marina no hits.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonSummerStructureHumps
Working bait from 12 to 20 ft on 8 lb fluorocarbon on 7 foot Lew’s Mach 1 light action
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Spotted BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonSummerStructurePointsSpinning Rod 20 lb braid to 6 lb fluorocarbon fg knot
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonSummerStructureMatted Grass
Fishing edge of large matted grass beds in the early morning. Once the sun was up the fish bite was done. Fish hit the under-spin minnow as soon as it hit the water. First fish was with the frog. Went 200 ft and changed to under-spin and never changed back. Caught 10 fish most 1.5 lbs to 3 lbs. Grassbed was matted and edge Was 3-5 ft deep with hydrilla almost to the surface on outside edge. Lots of bream popping in matted grass.
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Smallmouth BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureRock Pile - Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonSummerStructureSubmerged Vegetation
