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Smallmouth BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureDocksLook for areas that have gravel in 3-5' of water.
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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 BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureDocks
Docks near gravel or rubble
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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.
- 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.
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueWacky RigsSeasonSummerStructureReedsWorked a wacky worm around the edges of cattails, reeds, and docks. 30# x5 to a 15# fluoro leader.
- 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 BassTechniqueFinesse Hair JigsSeasonSummerStructureBaitfish
I had a tournament on Shell and it was a little stingy. It took 10lbs to win the bass derby. Not great but we can always do better.
