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Largemouth BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonFallStructureSubmerged VegetationWater temps dropped in to the mid 60's. There is still submerged vegetation and some lily pads. Water level is down almost a foot from normal pool, so much of the rip-rap is exposed along the dam and edges. Fishing slowly along vegetation edges still produced good numbers of 13-17" largemouth. Largest was an 18" / 3.56 lb. chunk.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueDeep Diving Crankbaits (13'+)SeasonWinterStructurePoints
It was a very tough and cold winter day but managed to put some fish in the boat. Water temps were in the low 40's and the water was somewhat clear which was good. I just stuck to slow deeper water baits and it got the job done. Just slow down and drag stuff around and it will play in your favor. The biggest was the one on the DT 14 and it throttled it!
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonSummerStructureSubmerged Vegetation
Fishing weed edges of Milfoil/Pond Weed in 5-8 feet of water, found scores of 14-16" largemouth. Working slowly with 3/16 oz. weight so bottom contact was felt, this bait was phenomenal.
Jacob DelozierBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Worming)SeasonSummerStructureSubmerged VegetationUnweighted, working very slowly towards weed beds. Successful on the lures descent. Between my son and I, pulled 7 from the bank, 5 were able to stringer.
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonWinterStructureBrush PilesThe fish are still lethargic considering it's still February but they are still actively chasing shallow diving cranks around brush piles.
Drew SorensenBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueGrass JigsSeasonSummerStructureMatted GrassThe grass is thick and there’s a lot of pressure for a lake this size. I used my kayak to get way back in the weeds and used a 1oz punch rig in craw. This seemed to work best around submerged trees in the grass
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonWinterStructureLaydowns
This was one of the last days of true winter fishing that I had done from the boat and it was extremely tough. The water temps were in the low 40’s. The only thing that there is a lot of(that I could pattern) was brush piles and lay downs. The water was pretty clear too so that was a little more challenging( 6-10 ft visibility). The only thing that I could get bit on was a little 3/16 oz tungsten ball jig head and a 3.25 inch Strike King Rage Swimmer. The first bite I got on this was when I brought it over a lay down transitioning from shallow to deeper water. That was what my pattern had turned into. I was using 10lb suffix 832 brad to a 8lb suffix advanced fluorocarbon leader. I was using this on a M/L fast action 7ft spinning rod on a 3000 size spinning reel. I’m sure you could have gotten on an offshore bite too but we had more confidence beating the banks.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonSummerStructureReef
LMB were offshore on rock reefs and rubble piles in 6-8 ft. of water. Water clarity is down to less than a foot. Brittle naiad and skinny pondweed have created deep mats and are spread all around the lake. Some LMB still shallow on rip-rap along the dam and points.
