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Largemouth BassTechniqueFrogs/ToadsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureReedsBooyah pad crasher run right over submerged weeds 4” under the water and a dirty jigs 1/2oz pitchin jig with rage craw trailer were the one-two punch for the day
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)SeasonSummerStructureLaydowns
Flipping Laydowns and brush piles all around the lake with a 1/2 oz. Texas rig or a 3/8 oz. Jig have been producing fish.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueWacky RigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureLaydowns
Early in the spring these fish cannot stay off of the wacky rig on this lake. Laydowns in spawning pockets on warm sunny days are prime areas.
- Viktor TaturBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueDeep Diving Crankbaits (13'+)SeasonFallStructureStumps
Throwing silver shad imitating square bills into stumps and extremely shallow areas could only trigger bites
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueFrogs/ToadsSeasonSummerStructureMatted Grass
Late summer, hot, partly cloudy days are the key to success for froggin on Schmitt. I have often found a pattern within a pattern out there with casting at wood in matted grass. When you find a matted grass shoreline, look for laydowns in the matted grass. The closer you get your frog to land by the wood, the better your chances of getting blown up. More often than not, your frog will get snacked on within 3 seconds of it landing before you even start your retrieve. I like the megabass big gabbot for this situation because of its ability to walk or pop or even "spit-walk" in the cover. wild gill produced the most bites, but any dark colored frog worked well too
