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Largemouth BassTechniqueFrogs/ToadsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureSubmerged VegetationLots of pressure and most of the perimeter is covered with thick hydrilla. Got several big bites off of a texas rig with the Rapala Crush City Bronco Bug and the 6th Sense Vega Frog Gill Fest.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSwim JigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureSubmerged Vegetation
I managed to take 2nd in the IKFC tournament this weekend. It was a windy postfrontal day on the water. The key for me was slow winding a swim jig around the edges of the curly pond weed. I caught a few on the weed edges around shallow rock reefs where bluegill were spawning as well.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonSummerStructureSubmerged Vegetation
Largemouth bass are still extremely active at Viking Lake. Early in the day has been the best time and fish are going after moving baits. Shallow diving crankbaits such as square squarebills are working great right now fishing areas with submerged vegetation and close to rocky areas.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueWacky RigsSeasonSummerStructureBrush Piles
Pondweed is starting to die off, and Milfoil emerging. Fished brush piles and outside vegetation edges near channel drop-off at points and flats. Some fish located on gravel and rock reefs, plus old road beds. A lot of bluegill beds still evident. Water clarity to 3-4 ft.
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureSubmerged VegetationWorked the shoreline with this weighted weedless swim bait. Lots of grass and pond weed, but not a problem with this setup.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueFrogs/ToadsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureMatted Grass
Females had dumped eggs and were staged around weedlines the first offshore structure near spawning areas. Bucks were up shallow guarding fry. Caught several nice fish on a frog early, then caught the rest on a chatterbait and flipping.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSwim JigsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureSubmerged Vegetation
The males were cruising up shallow with the females on the first break line. It was very strange, the females appeared to be full of eggs and not blemished at all despite the water being in the low 70s, there were fry up shallow, so some had definitely spawned, but not all I guess. Broke off on a good one on a brush pile.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueLipless CrankbaitsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureBrush Piles
Fish are extremely active with the warming weather. They are sticking close to brush piles, submerged timber, and rocks. Squarebills and lipless crankbaits are working well, especially with reaction strikes. Once again, red and orange seem to be the pre-spawn colors of choice.
