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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.
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueDeep Diving Crankbaits (13'+)SeasonSummerStructureLedgesFish have moved out to summer patterns. Ledges, deep points on main channel, bluff walls, and about any piece of cover you can find off shore will be holding a few bass. Sometimes you will have to work through the junk fish to catch one but they will be there. You can still catch them up on bank also if that’s what you would rather do. I go finesse drop shot or shakey head or Neko rig around lay down and docks.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueHard Topwater (Popping)SeasonSummerStructureLedges
Even though the Mayfly hatch over with, throwing a popping style top water bait around steep banks with overhangs and lay downs is still producing fish. They don’t seem to be grouped up, so keep trolling motor on high and cover water.
Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueHard Topwater (Popping)SeasonSummerStructureBrush PilesShad and bluegill are heavy on the may fly hatch right now, so i’ve been flipping a fluke around brush and under lay downs and throwing a pop r and they really seem to be dialed in on that.
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueDeep Diving Crankbaits (13'+)SeasonSummerStructureLedgesFishing offshore schools. Using crank bait that will keep contact with bottom. Catching as many as possible then dragging big worm trying to pick off a few more.
- 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.
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CrappieTechniqueVertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')SeasonSummerStructureBrush PilesFind the brush piles and fish right above them
