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Smallmouth BassTechniqueFootball JigsSeasonWinterStructureBouldersFind points with good amounts of chunk rock and loose gravel crawl jig slowly and let it sit to allow the pork to float football jigs are best.
Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonWinterStructureStumps- Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueSwim JigsSeasonWinterStructureBrush Piles
slow rolling jigs around brush
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Largemouth BassTechniqueHard JerkbaitsSeasonWinterStructureHumpsDuring a warm winter/early spring day fish will push up in the water column on main lake features. Find a bait that will get down to just above where they are holding and work it slowly back to the boat.
Brandon MccallisterBronze AmbassadorSpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueStructure JigsSeasonFallStructureLaydownsCaught a decent limit on the swing head fishing around the end of isolated laydowns
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueSpinnerbaitsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureRip Rap
Soon after the largemouth are through spawning on the lake, the Shad will begin to spawn. Target riprap and rock banks with overhanging trees. A white spinnerbait is a perfect bait when this is happening. Fish the first few hours after daylight for the best success.
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Lake TroutTechniqueVertical Jigging Deep (20'+)SeasonWinterStructureBaitfishLake trout can often be found in 20-40ft of water during the winter, following the schools of baitfish. Jigging a 1/2oz chrome spoon through the baitfish can often produce great results.
- Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonFallStructurePoints
