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Smallmouth BassTechniqueWacky RigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureDocksWacky worms and tube jigs. Don't overlook docks in sandy areas. The smallmouth are still there chasing baitfish because the water is a tad warmer in the spring.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureDocks
Docks near gravel or rubble
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MuskieTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureSubmerged VegetationHad 4 muskie follows on a shallow crank bait that we were using to imitate a hurt/dying fish. However, we did catch 10, 24 inch+ northerns throughout the day as well. Submerged grasses about 5 feet deep and around docks with baitfish
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Largemouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonFallStructureSubmerged VegetationOnly had a few hours to fish. We couldn’t find the smallmouth, but did find some largemouth on the surviving green weeds. We alternated between a chatterbait and a swim jig depending on the thickness and depth of the weeds.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureDocks
Look for areas that have gravel in 3-5' of water.
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CrappieTechniqueBobbersSeasonFallStructureBrush PilesTroll 1.2 mph
- Trevor IvesBronze AmbassadorSpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueGrass JigsSeasonFallStructureDocks
Dragging a stealth Feider jig across sand/sand grass near dock pilings or speed retrieving/burning up in the water column brought quality bites and fish. Beaver style trailers in heavy wind.
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueWacky RigsSeasonSummerStructureReedsWork the cattails and bull rushes in the south basin. The fish were right up in the cattails. Needed to cast up tight in order to get bit. Fish wouldn't come our from the cover. Also found a few largemouth on docks in the main lake.
