Pool 9 Lake Winneshiek
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Smallmouth BassTechniqueWacky RigsSeasonSummerStructureRock PileThe low water has smallies pushed up tight to the rock spines and plunge pools along the main river channel. Work a wacky-rigged senko, finesse jig, or shakey head tight to the bank and slowly work out over the first drop to get the bites. They will be schooled up when you find them.
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Largemouth BassTechniqueFrogs/ToadsSeasonSummerStructureMatted Grass - SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonSummerStructureRock Pile
Water is still very low and muddy. Water temps were in the low to mid 70's. Smallmouth were about the only thing biting around the Lansing bridge area. Largemouth were found randomly but the smallmouth were on rock piles and laydowns along the channel and secondary channels. Lots of really small are biting but the occasional 15" smallie can be found. Throw a neg rig shallow and drag it along the rocks. A Texas rig along the rocks and in laydowns will also produce if there is current. The bass are chasing baitfish so a fluke will also work.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueHard Topwater (Popping)SeasonSummerStructureBaitfish
Found a ledge in the backwaters going from 1.8' to 6'. Bait fish were piled up getting chomped on. Threw the popper and spinnerbaits with single Colorado blade with a lot of success.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueFrogs/ToadsSeasonSummerStructureMatted Grass
Working frog on mats slowly.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueCarolina RigsSeasonSummerStructureRip Rap
Dragging a carolina rig over isolated rock piles, wing dams, and sand drops produced large numbers of fish over the weekend. Target structure close to the main river channel for smallmouth. The fish are schooled up. So, when you find one, you will find more in the same area. Make sure to not go TOO heavy on your weight. You want to have just enough weight to keep bottom contact. Also keep your leader SHORT. 8-10" is all you need.
SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonSummerStructureRiver ChannelsThe smallmouth, sheephead, pike, and large mouth were keeimg in on rocks and river channel points. Crank the rocks and drag a carolina rig on the points. Also threw a underspin in the mix to change it up.
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WalleyeTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonSummerStructureRiver ChannelsFound walleyes, perch and largemouth in the backwater channels with current in outside bends and channel swing banks. Key seemed to be the bends with just a little deeper water and was even better with wood present. Most were in 3-6 feet of water. Either a small swimbait or ringworm on an 1/8th oz jig hopped along the bottom. Color really seemed to matter as white or something that was mostly white got bites almost 10-1 compared to other colors we tried. Caught a few bonus smallmouth and channel catfish as well. Great multi-species day.
