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Spotted BassTechniqueCarolina RigsSeasonFallStructurePointsThe weather was rough with wind and rain all day, but the bite was good on main lake points with the Carolina rig in about 15-20 feet deep.
Joey TuckerBronze AmbassadorSpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueFinesse JigsSeasonFallStructureHumpsWorks well got bites but the heavier worked best
- Joey TuckerBronze AmbassadorSpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueFinesse JigsSeasonFallStructureHumps
The heavier weight worked the best…
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Largemouth BassTechniqueSpinnerbaitsSeasonFallStructureHumpsFished on Saturday 9/25 fishing was pretty slow all day. Fished points and humps on the main lake. Hopefully with the weather changing and water cooling down the fishing will improve as the fall transition begins.
- SpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueFootball JigsSeasonFallStructureRock Pile
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueMedium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureRip Rap
Slow crank the rip rap. Be methodical with it and be sure you make multiple cast to the same spot. The bends of the rip rap tend to have more fish on them, but don’t be afraid to fish it all the way to the back of the rip rap. If the crank air doesn’t work, be sure to go back and follow with a Shakey head. This is catching good fish as well.
- SpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonFallStructurePoints
Water temps ranged from 77-82 degrees depending on depth, and I was running the late summer pattern. The lake hasn't started to turnover just yet, but it's not far from it either. The most success came from longer secondary points. I caught quite a bit of fish, but I never came across spotzilla. Most fish were in the 1.5 to 2.5 pound range and came from slow dragging a ned rig down long points close to deep water. If the point had rock or brush on it, it seemed to produce more bites. I caught a couple using a drop shot and finesse jig as well, but most of the bites came on the ned rig.
Chris HymanBronze AmbassadorSpecies
CrappieTechniqueCrappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling)SeasonSummerStructureRiver ChannelsTrolling up Rocky River near Felkel. Was pulling several different color Keitech swimbaits in 2" easy shiner and 2.5" swing impact. Using mostly 1/8 oz jig heads at 1.0 mph.
