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Smithville Lake Fishing Reports
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Largemouth BassTechniqueFrogs/ToadsSeasonSummerStructureMatted GrassShallow main lake flat. Got key bites all mainly with frog with the swimming worm behind if the fish missed the bait.
Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSpinnerbaitsSeasonSummerStructureLaydownsWhite and chartreuse flecked with red with gold and white double willow blade spinner. Caught 6 in 2 hours. Nothing of any real size.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonSummerStructureMatted Grass
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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CrappieTechniqueSpinnerbaitsSeasonFallStructureStanding TimberCaught this guy slow reeling a spinner bait
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueLipless CrankbaitsSeasonFallStructureSubmerged Vegetation
3.33 lbs on a rattle shad on the edge of submerged vegetation
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CatfishTechniqueLipless CrankbaitsSeasonFallStructureSubmerged VegetationWasn’t targeting this guy but he ate my rattleshad
- Kai ZhangBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonFallStructureDam
Just tried the new 7L+ expride I got, great rod for 2.8 keitech with 1/8oz jighead! Light but with enough power to land the fish!! Really the one I need!!!
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueFrogs/ToadsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureBrush Piles
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.
