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Smallmouth BassTechniqueHard JerkbaitsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureBaitfishFan casting a Megabass 110 jerkbait along the north shore of the lake produced a lot of bites. There were roaming smallies around the sand banks and old rock piles and random cribs. I was throwing a Frozen Tequilla 110, but i'd imagine any baitfish looking colors would have done well.
- 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
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueWacky RigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureDocks
Wacky 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
Look for areas that have gravel in 3-5' of water.
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Largemouth 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.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueWacky RigsSeasonSummerStructureReeds
Wacky on the edges of cattails and reeds produced the most bass. Needed to be tight to the weeds. Fish wouldn't venture too far out.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonSummerStructureDocks
Dock's with a sand or rock bottom seemed to hold the majority of the bass caught. There were some largemouth also on the docks. They would only take the ned rig on a dead stick.
