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Largemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureDocksThere are a lot of post-spawn fry guarders and resident females hanging out shallow around docks and laydowns. I broke down each dock from multiple angles and was able to catch several fish off every one.
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueDeep Diving Crankbaits (13'+)SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructurePointsFish are moving offshore. Catching some quality fish. Lake is starting to produce larger healthier fish consistently.
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Smallmouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureLaydowns17 inch smallmouth. On chatterbait evo mini max with a bellows gills vibe shad trailer
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CrappieTechniqueVertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')SeasonSummerStructureBrush PilesFind the brush piles and fish right above them
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBuzzbaitsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureStumps
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueDeep Diving Crankbaits (13'+)SeasonSummerStructureHumps
Schools are starting to show up on deepwater humps and main channel ledges. If they are generating water and the schools are active a Strike King 6XD has been my go-to. If fish aren’t active I have had some luck throwing a 1/4 oz tungsten shakey head with Googan Slim Shake. Be sure to take sunscreen and plenty of water, gets hot out on open water.
Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueHard Topwater (Popping)SeasonSummerStructureRiver Channelsmayfly hatch occurring on some parts of the lake near main channel, large mouth being caught in and around the breaks for bluegill and bream feeding on the mayflies
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonSummerStructureBrush Piles
Find some offshore isolated brush and it will be holding a few bass. I seem to get more bites on the finesse presentations. Sometimes I can get them to fire dragging a big worm.
