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Shannon Lake Fishing Reports
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Smallmouth Bass
TechniqueWacky RigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureBaitfishA week+ of cold weather lowered water temps and moved fish tight to cover. A few Bass are still spawning but most are post spawn. Bluegill beds are plentiful.
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Largemouth Bass
TechniqueShakey HeadsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructurePointsDespite the cold front, the smallmouth are still on beds and the largemouth are getting there too.
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Largemouth Bass
TechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonSummerStructureSubmerged VegetationGood swimbait bite in the morning, but needed to slow down and finesse them in the afternoon
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Largemouth Bass
TechniqueFrogs/ToadsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureMatted GrassThe Frog bite is on!!! Clean up any missed strikes with a Yamamoto Fat Ika.
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Smallmouth Bass
TechniqueHard Topwater (Prop)SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructurePointsPost spawn smallmouth are crushing top water baits! Catching 2 at a time! Some largemouth are still on beds.
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Largemouth Bass
TechniqueWacky RigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureDocksLargemouth are guarding fry around docks, laydowns and pontoon boats.
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Smallmouth Bass
TechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonSummerStructureBaitfishSmallmouth & Largemouth are settling into their summer patterns. Ribbed swimbaits out performed non-ribbed. Chartreuse was key.
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Smallmouth Bass
TechniqueFinesse JigsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructurePointsWater temps are moving into the 60's. A few fish are bedding. Swimbaits continue to produce but a TRD Ned bait on a finesse football jig is coming on strong. Hover strolling a Max Scent Creature Hawg also produced well.