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Largemouth Bass
TechniqueBladed JigsSeasonSummerStructureSubmerged VegetationRipping swim jigs and bladed jigs through grass in 8-12 feet of water produced solid numbers and sizes. Fish were active and relating to shallow cover.
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Largemouth Bass
TechniqueSwim JigsSeasonSummerStructureSubmerged VegetationFish were holding shallow, less than 10ft of water. Found good sized fish skipping docks with jigs and wacky rigs. Two largest fish came in the weeds near docks with a swim jig.
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Largemouth Bass
TechniqueSwim JigsSeasonSummerStructureSubmerged VegetationSwim jigs near / under lay downs and docks produced a ton of bass. Ned rigs also produced solid numbers of bass up shallow right after sunrise.
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Largemouth Bass
TechniqueSwim JigsSeasonSummerStructureSubmerged VegetationDragged a swim jig on the bottom in an area of submerged vegetation, hard bottom, and rock. This tactic produced a number of decent bass, biggest being 4lbs 8oz.
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Largemouth Bass
TechniqueHard Topwater (Prop)SeasonSummerStructureLaydownsRunning a Chappo over laydowns got my biggest bites but also caught numbers throwing a wacky rig senko near shady areas with Lilly pads.
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Largemouth Bass
TechniqueGrass JigsSeasonSummerStructureSubmerged VegetationDragging a swim jig on the bottom and pausing for a few seconds yielded great results. Primarily targeted less than 8 FOW.
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Largemouth Bass
TechniqueNed RigsSeasonSummerStructureSubmerged VegetationThrowing a ned rig around on my BFS casting setup yielded numerous decent fish. Primarily targeted <10ft of water where submerged vegetation and rock / hard bottom met.
- Dan BruskiBronze AmbassadorSpecies
Panfish / Bluegill
TechniqueCrappie Dock ShootingSeasonSummerStructureDocksI used the Lews Speedshooter 7’ rod and some small jigs with different tubes. Some were Strike King, but also uses some Northland tackle heads with Bobby garland bodies. Shooting them under docks. I was fishing mid day. 90 degrees out. So looking for what’s and cover. I got a few panfish. No crappies. Trolled back to the ramp with a chatter bait and deep diving hard bait with ZERO strikes. Oh well. I did pull enough 1 pounder bass and decent panfish for a dinner.