Rainy Lake
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Season
Rainy Lake Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Spring
- Bladed Jigs1
- Hard Jerkbaits1
- Hard Topwater (Popping)1
- Lipless Crankbaits1
- Ned Rigs1
Smallmouth Bass6 Reports
Walleye1 Report
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Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Lipless Crankbaits
Structure
Rip Rap
Forage
Crawfish
Species
Walleye
Season
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Vertical Jigging 20'+
Structure
Ledges
Forage
Minnows
Early Spring Walleyes can be tough some times, if it is a cold late spring use your electronics and look deep. Start at the firs break and work your way into deeper water out to 30 to 35 feet to locate your fish. Use the lightest jig you can get away with tip it with a minnow and work it slowly. Tie a short piece of mono to your braid about 5' long and check the last few feet of line often for nicks in your line. Good Luck!
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Ledges
Forage
Crawfish
June is a great time to cast Chatter Baits on the shorelines and shallow points. Look for shallow rocky shorelines and put your trolling motor down and start casting. Very your speed and direction. I like to tie about 5’ or XT to the fireline as a little shock absorber, check your knots and the last few feet of line often for knicks. Good luck!🎣
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