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Largemouth BassTechniqueWacky RigsSeasonSummerStructureSubmerged Vegetation 
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSwim JigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureSubmerged VegetationSwim jigs and speed worms were key in chasing around lethargic postspawn bass at the Potomoc in June. Both baits yielded better than average bites, and were key in finding success on a challenging Potomac.
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueNeko RigsSeasonSummerStructurePilingsTide was running, so I switched from wacky worming to Neko rigs. The 1/16 oz weight gave me just enough to counter the moving water. I find that the 6mm crossover rings hold the 5” Yum Dingers better then the 7mm rings that I use when I am throwing Yamamotos.
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueWacky RigsSeasonSummerStructurePilingsCaught a nice 4lb 7oz bass on a wacky rigged senko. Purple Emerald flake is an absolute killer in summer on the Potomac.
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Northern SnakeheadTechniqueBuzzbaitsSeasonSummerStructureSubmerged VegetationBass fishing in the Potomac River when a snakehead came up and inhaled my buzz toad. Not the species that I was going for, but still a lot of fun. Unfortunately he destroyed my buzz toad! 😂
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueFrogs/ToadsSeasonSummerStructureLily PadsFished pads at low tide with a frog. Caught a few, missed a few. The usual frog fishing. Moved out to sparse grass bay and threw the cut r worm past chunks of grass. Reeling the worm about as slow as I could. Caught a couple of shorts on a dropshot too but nothing culled.
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Worming)SeasonSummerStructureSubmerged VegetationFished a club tournament on the Lower Potomac River and caught numerous largemouth bass on a combination of lightly weighted 4" Yamamoto Senkos in Fire Craw and Berkley 7" Power Worms in Blue Fleck. Bass were positioned next to scattered clumps of grass, specifically eel grass and milfoil. The bite was aggressive for the first 45 minutes as the tide was going out. The bite slowed significantly once the tide stopped moving out and during slack tide. The bite slowly picked up again as the tide began rolling in and continued until the tide went slack again in the early afternoon. I was fortunate enough to get a sample/test pack of Mustad Alpha Point Alpha-Grip Finesse Hooks from Omnia a month ago, and they have become my go-to hook. Don't let the "Finesse" tag scare you - these hooks are super sharp and super strong!
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)SeasonSummerStructureLily Pads
Flipping pads at low tide was the winning pattern. Caught many fish and they all stayed button with the new Mustad Alpha point 2/0 offset hook.
