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WalleyeTechniqueBlade BaitsSeasonSummerStructureReefMonth: Early August Weather: Bright with some clouds, 3 mph or less out of the northeast, 80s Water Temp: 78-80 Depths: Humps, ledges, and baitfish schools in 15-22' I launch from South Shore state boat launch on an early August afternoon around 4. Utilizing both a slow drift (.2-.4 mph) and spot locking I fished the north side of Shackleton Shoal for the evening. While the drift covered depths of 28' up to 6' essentially all action was found on the steep breaks in depths of 15-22'. The walleye were actively feeding on small perch and round goby (invasive), as was evident by small fish snagged on blades and by chasers following both blades and drop shots back to the boat. Any blade based in gold seemed to be sufficient to get bites, but those more closely resembling perch were more often hit. Blades were most effective when fished slowly, allowing for a pause of at least 1 second once they reached bottom. Using this method several keeper walleye, and many shorts were caught. Drop shots using a mix of offerings also produced walleye and some big freshwater drum, but this method was much less consistent on the given evening.
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Smallmouth BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonSummerStructureBouldersJust got done with the bassmaster open on Oneida. It was a grind. Had to find rocks mixed in weeds. Really had to slow down. Fished mostly 10 to 18 feet of water.
- SpeciesWalleyeTechniqueLive Bait RigsSeasonSummerStructureLedges
On a warm afternoon with light wind, I started casting inline weights with a locally made Hammer worm harness in orange to weed edges. The pickerel and rock bass were active, but walleye were hard to find. I moved to deeper ledges (15-19', 24-27', and 30-32') and found a mix of keeper and short walleye. There were lots of fish on the graph, but only the occasional bite. Every fish was spitting up perch fry as they were caught, so it's likely that they are well fed at this point in the summer.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonSummerStructureHumps
Find rock piles, humps, boulders with grass on and around. Drop shot the little tube.
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Largemouth BassTechniqueFrogs/ToadsSeasonSummerStructureMatted GrassThree rivers area, specifically the Oneida river. Throw a frog on grass/pads/mats near wood or docks. Follow up blow ups near open water with a wacky rig.
Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonSummerStructureLedgesSlow bites but nice size when you get them
Chris FioreBronze AmbassadorSpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonSummerStructureSubmerged Vegetationsmall mouth can be found around submerged grass in 12ft of water throwing drop shot and ned rigs
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueDeep Diving Crankbaits (13'+)SeasonSummerStructureRock Pile
13-15 feet deep humps with rock/ mixed grass would produce smallmouth in the 2-4 pound range and some walleyes consistently. Fast retrieve was key to getting the bites
