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Largemouth BassTechniqueWacky RigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureSubmerged VegetationLet it soak in about 14 feet of water….fish where closer to bottom and deep so I ended up switching to drop shot which was better…could have used a weighted wacky as well
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureSubmerged Vegetation
Drop shot in 12 feet of water…..most of the bigger fish were in 12-15 feet of water, still pre-spawn in the lake, cold weather had them wanting stuff slow
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CrappieTechniqueTubesSeasonSummerStructureHumpsThe fish are mainly spread out, if you have electronics you will be able to find them easier.
- SpeciesCrappieTechniqueFinesse JigsSeasonSummerStructureDocks
Had a Very good day of fishing. The crappie were stacked up under the docks. Using a small jig tipped with a worm, the crappie were going crazy. Several of them larger than 10".
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Smallmouth BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonSummerStructureHumpsGreat Week of fishing. Caught several Smallmouth on the drop-shot. I was lucky enough to catch several Pike and even Dogfish on drop-shot. Pay attention to your electronics. Look for transition areas, humps, dropoffs, and any structure. I used a heavy drop shot weight(1/2 oz) to get and stay at depth. Most fish were between 15-26'
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonFallStructureBoulders
Killer setup for smallmouth across the country.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonSummerStructurePilings
Caught them off of the peer in July perfect place to fish when there isn't too much pressure.
