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Ryan ArringtonBronze AmbassadorSpecies
Largemouth BassTechniqueFrogs/ToadsSeasonSummerStructureRip RapFishing shallow rocks and rip/rap and shade lines with white frog. Bite started to heat up when the air temperature was peaking.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueHard Topwater (Walking)SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureShad
They are on bait. Don’t waste time combing the ledges yet, we are still a few weeks out. Head shallow and cover water. If they are there you will find them.
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Spotted BassTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonSummerStructureBrush PilesWent to Old Hickory lake at the Drakes creek area Near the marina and caught a couple Tuesday morning. Caught both in lay downs about 50 feet apart.
TroyBronze Ambassador
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueShakey HeadsSeasonSummerStructurePointsLOTS OF RAIN EARLY JUNE IN MID TENN. SHAKY HEAD PRESENTATION WAS THE TRICK ON POINTS NEAR CREEK CHANNEL. STRIKE WAS HARDLY FELT. BASS PICKING UP WORN AND RUNNING WITH IT! HANG ON!
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueHard Body SwimbaitsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureSubmerged Vegetation
Found a decent bite in and around the ledges of flats. Beware catfish love this as well. You will have to cover a ton of water to find fish that will commit, but patience is key. Retrieve at a moderate pace and prepare to be pummeled.
- Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueHard Topwater (Popping)SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructurePoints
Was retrieving it by slow reeling and popping evrry few seconds after i switched to topwater because the cicadas landed on the water and got popped by some bass
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonSummerStructureLedges
We caught'em good today close to the dam by working trash mats. We scanned 30 plus offshore ledge spots and just could not find active fish. Water temp was between 78°-81°.
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Smallmouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructurePointsWind has been unrelenting but not crazy. This has the small jaws pushed up off of main lake points. You will have to run and gun until you find them, but it will be worth the gas money if you find the right ones. The water clarity has dinged a bit, but this has seemingly enhanced the bite. A secondary pattern and a reliable way to catch numbers of largies is running docks. When you find them with the moving baits, it will pay off to circle back with something slow (wacky rig, shakey head, drop shot, Ned rig).
