Smithville Lake
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- Bladed Jigs1
- Spinnerbaits1
Largemouth Bass2 Reports
Catfish1 Report
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5/27/25
Species
White Bass
Season
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Finesse Jigs
Structure
Standing Timber
Water Temperature
62°
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Frogs/Toads
Structure
Brush Piles
Forage
Shad
The high water has pushed the fish into the flooded bushes. Went out for 5 hours and caught 17 keepers between the three of us in the boat. Mostly on frogs/buzzbaits and a jig or jackhammer in front of the bushes.
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Summer
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Matted Grass
Forage
Shad
Fished a club event on 7/11. Fishing was tough for me generally target rocks and am able to catch fish but this day they just were not there. Shallow grass/bushes seemed to be the best bite for numbers based on club feedback. The winners caught them deeper on jigs in brush piles I believe. I caught my fish on a spro frog a square bill and 2 on a jackhammer.
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