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Largemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructurePoints- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueFootball JigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureMatted Grass
Calm day. Fish were not aggressive. Had to pick the area apart for this one. The Strike King Rattlin Pro Model by Denny Braurer, is one of the best Jigs to work in cover even with murky water. Something about that rattle draws them in after a few twitches. If they are not striking, its because there's no fish. Highly suggest picking one up if you have never used one. Just make sure to down size your trailer to compensate for the rattle.
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureOpen Water/BasinThrowing parallel to the bank. The hooks on these tactical underspins are super sharp. Fished pinned themselves
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructurePoints
Hitting shallow points and throwing under docks. Crush city blt was on fire.
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSoft JerkbaitsSeasonSummerStructureDocksWhiplash shad is all they wanted. Throwing under docks, twitch, and letting it sink.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBuzzbaitsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructurePoints
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSoft JerkbaitsSeasonSummerStructureDocks
Another great day targeting docks with the Whiplash shad. Great way to put up numbers and have fun.
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Panfish / BluegillTechniqueVertical Jigging Shallow (0-9')SeasonSummerStructureSubmerged VegetationUsing The Gulp! KILLER crawler Cut down into bits worked just as well as using bits of Live Worm! MAYBE even better. Try it yourself! Caught many of these guys perfect for Bass bait.
