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Largemouth BassTechniqueFootball JigsSeasonFallStructureLaydownsJigging by and stump,laydown, brush, any type of wood cover that is in current or beside current. Soft subtle but firm approach with the jigging technique tried making it look like it was distraught in that moving water and it worked.
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CrappieTechniqueVertical Jigging Shallow (0-9')SeasonWinterStructureStumpsVertical jigging/ strolling right over the top of submerged stumps on the edge of the current.
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CrappieTechniqueHard JerkbaitsSeasonWinterStructureStumpsFast rip to a stop then a little chop chop. Repeat. The 6th sense jerkbait is only a 3.5 inch long dives 3 to 4ft finesse style. But seems the crappie in the river are set up on isolated structure right on the edge of the current.
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Largemouth BassTechniqueFootball JigsSeasonWinterStructureStumpsUsing a Crusher Lures PB&J Football jig with a rage swimmer green pumpkin trailer rolling it over stumps in the middle of the river.
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Largemouth BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonSummerStructureSubmerged VegetationI would throw past but burn it till it reached the grass line then I would slow wobble to a fast retrieve keeping the bait parallel with the grass line until it reached the boat.
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Largemouth BassTechniqueHard JerkbaitsSeasonWinterStructureBrush PilesUglystik 6'6 glass rod, DC reel, smelt colored jerkbait. Casting past the brush reeling back across the tops of the brush piles that were on the steepest banks.
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CatfishTechniqueLive Bait RigsSeasonSummerStructureLedgesTried finding the rid I used on her either guess my big game rods are out of date 😄. I used an Ugly stik catfish special casting rod. With a PENN 507 reel with 80lb braid. That fish weighed 55lb. Took me 10 min to get it in the boat if not longer. The Catfish around here go crazy for live bream, and warmouth.
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Largemouth BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonWinterStructureLaydownsRunning the bait over and beside stumps that were alongside current swings.



















