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Largemouth BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonSummerStructureSubmerged VegetationWork along buoy lines in about 6-8 ft of water looking for weed edges mainly milfoil and you’ll catch the tons of bass
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueWacky RigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureSubmerged VegetationWater temps in mid 60s, few bass left on beds, lots of nice bluegills up shallow around docks. Bass bite was very tough. Thr few we caught were tempted fishing wackynrigs shallow around any cover in shallower bays and canals.
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSpinnerbaitsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureSubmerged VegetationPulling crank baits or spinners over patches of broad leaf weeds worked. It was a difficult bite, most anglers were getting not much. Also found little guys in about 10' of water over a mid lake hump.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueFrogs/ToadsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureBrush Piles
Look for any open water around weeds brush and any cover right up on shore and you’ll get bites
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueWacky RigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureDocks
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonSummerStructureRock PileBass could be found on rocks adjacent to weedlines. We caught most bass working jigs slowly. Throwing heavier jigs will also allow you to cast farther and maintain bottom contact in windy conditions. The biospawn exostick in red bug with a chartreuse perfect ned seemed to be the ticket
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueFinesse JigsSeasonSummerStructureDocks
Skipping docks, cover a ton of water and be willing to weed through dinks.
