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Largemouth 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
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureDocks
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonSummerStructureLaydowns
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueDeep Diving Crankbaits (13'+)SeasonSummerStructureLedges
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueGrass JigsSeasonSummerStructureDocks
5ft-8ft of water look around docks for under water grass. water temps are high 70s to low 80s. Using a lipless crank bait or Texas rig/ Tokyo rig 1/2 oz in weight. VCM 4/0 or 3/0 EWG Tokyo rig work very well paired with a Berkley pit boss or creature hawg Green pumpkin/ Black and blue for dirty water.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueDeep Diving Crankbaits (13'+)SeasonSummerStructureRiver Channels
Water temp is high 70's too low 80's. Sitting on secondary creek channels to main lake channels points throw a deep driving crank bait or 3/4oz Strike King football jig natural shad or bluegill pattern. Water depth from 10ft to 24ft. water clarity is about 8ft in most parts of the lake.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueMedium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureLedges
Off shore fishing starting to pick up gradually. Starting to see schools on ledges, humps, points, and deep brush. There hard to get firing sometimes. Just rotate through your baits and techniques and you’ll pick up some. The more water they generate the better the bite.
