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Largemouth BassTechniqueCarolina RigsSeasonSummerStructureRip RapWasn’t a lot biting. A few crappie and this guy. Was dragging along the edge of rock and he hammered it. Water is still very low but they appear to be working on correcting the issues with the overflow. Hopefully will be done soon.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonSummerStructureRip Rap
It is hot! Got lucky this guy even bit. Water continues to be very low and that hasn’t helped the water temperatures. Fish are typically very deep right now according to the Garmin. Tiny bass fry are still feeding in the shallows though.
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CrappieTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonSummerStructureStumpsSeems all fish are deep at the moment. Caught 5-6 a foot or so off bottom in 10-12 feet deep. Drop shot was the only way to get them to bite. They are still apparently still feeding on bass fry that can be seen in the shallows. Heat is miserable for the fish and for those fishing! Water is still very low.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonSummerStructureRip Rap
Caught a few this size. Of course always smaller fish in this lake due to lots of variables. Anyway, dipped the claws of the paca slim in some chartreuse dye to give this a glow under water. This was fishing along the rip rap bank next to the dam. Normally done get bit on chatterbait here at all but got lucky today.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSwim JigsSeasonSummerStructureFlooded Brush
Flipping this into emergent grass around the edges of the lake and swimming it back. Some bites are from swimming it back, but most are on the initial fall. Concentrate on the shadow lines where there is shade due to the heat. Smaller fish, yes, but I am sure there are a few larger ones out there. Anyway, fun to catch.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueFootball JigsSeasonSummerStructureRock Pile
Little guy, but I am sure are probably others. Problem being they are super pressured on this small body of water. Had to fish it VERY slow.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonSummerStructureSubmerged Vegetation
Not much happening. This one one of two that I caught today. Still lots of vegetation around the edges where they are feeding on bluegill. Still quite hot but the temps are going down in the evening. Water is still low. Hoping for more rain soon to bring back water levels.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonSummerStructureRip Rap
Took a lunch break and got in a few casts. Caught this one slow rolling along with bottom with the sleeper. Hammered it and the rest was history. First to time to throw this bait there and was more of an experiment than anything. Will be throwing a lot more in the future.
