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Largemouth BassTechniqueSwim JigsSeasonFallStructureDocksToday at the mouth of T channel was hot with hits on the beginning of the channels skipping wacky worms and swimbaits was key today
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueHard Topwater (Prop)SeasonFallStructureMatted Grass
In backs of creeks and bays with heavy vegetation a good live target hollow body frog kills it the blow ups can be massive!
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonSummerStructureSubmerged Vegetation
Pistakee and the chain can be difficult fishing during the summer months. they water is stained, warm, and can be really high or really low. I have always had the best of luck with chatterbaits or any bait that makes some vibration or noise. Chartreuse in color is always my go to pick in stained water. i think the combo really gives the bass something to attack or get moving.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueStructure JigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureLaydowns
Nearby Three Oaks Reservoir—June 16–The spawn seemed to be over and the bass were picky and deep. We managed a couple of two pounders on jigs and a couple other bites. The deep fish were not actively feeding, but the ones we found on shallow lay downs and reeds were biting. There are HUGE crappie in this lake. The one pictured was like 16”. It ate a bass jig of all things.
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WalleyeTechniqueSpinnerbaitsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureDocksMay 6–Back in the spring I caught another bonus walleye on a spinnerbait! It was right up under a small dock in about a foot and a half of water. I caught it while flipping spinnerbaits at the retaining walls in a bass tournament.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueFrogs/ToadsSeasonSummerStructureLily Pads
Working across lily pad mats in the back of the channels of Pistakee. Walking it across the pads with intermittent pauses once it hits a gap of open water. In about 15 minutes had 2 blows ups bank fishing.
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSpinnerbaitsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureLaydownsThese Fox Chain largemouth wanted a SLOW rolled spinnerbait right before the spawn. Weather was odd with on and off rain and the occasional thunderstorm. The Bass were pretty scattered with the overcast conditions and could be found in lay downs, off riprap, and near grass. I was using a Booyah but any White, Double Willow spinnerbait would have worked well to imitate Shad.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureDocks
During early spring tournaments I targeted docks and pilings for largemouth. They primarily held on the sunny pieces of cover where they could absorb some warmth. I was pitching around a Rage Menace, Texas Rigged on a 3/0 EWG, with a lighter 1/4 oz bullet weight.
