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Largemouth BassTechniqueSpinnerbaitsSeasonFallStructureRip RapThe key was find the bait, with rip rap and grass. Then running the bait parallel with the bank.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBuzzbaitsSeasonFallStructureSubmerged Vegetation
Found the largemouth in a submerged grass mixed with surface grass area in 4-6 feet of water as well as very shallow water. Bass were caught early on the War Eagle 1/4 oz skirtless buzzbait with a Zoom Horny toad trailer. Also on a hybrid hunter in clear perch and the Keitech fat swim impact. I shallow water they were caught in less than 2ft on a Yum Dinger 5 inch stick bait in Mardi Gras
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonSummerStructureSubmerged VegetationFishing the Super BFL out of Sandusky Bay. We made the run to West Harbor. Each of us caught a keeper on a chatterbait in submerged grass right off the bat. We didn't get another bite there for a bit so we ran back to a pad field near a rip rap bank. I caught 2 more keepers, one on a Finesse TRD on a drop shot, and the other on a shakeyhead. Went back to the submerged grass on the way out and caught a couple more shorts.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonSummerStructureDocks
Number 2 finesse hook. 1/4 weight. Xzone 4” slim bass candy
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonSummerStructureDocks
Just messing around on the dock by the boat. Using a drop shot set up with 1/4 weight
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Worming)SeasonSummerStructureLedges
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonSummerStructureSubmerged Vegetation
Fished the Toledo Area Kayak Anglers League Charity Tournament. 14 anglers hit the waters of East and West Harbors in Port Clinton OH. I chose to fish West Harbor because history has told me that it has more quality fish. TAKAL tournaments are 3 fish limit. I managed a 53 inch limit with to fish over 18 inches. My 18.50 incher won me big bass. Three baits made my day a lot of fun. Caught the biggest on the Zoom Speed worm in Junebug.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueWacky RigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureLaydowns
Afternoon and evening of fishing out of the Kayak on West Harbor in Port Clinton OH. I fished the swamp area of West Harbor. The bite was a bit slow to start. I did manage a few 15inch plus largemouth using the various techniques listed. I also caught one using the Core Tackle Swim Jig 3/8 oz in Guilty Pleasure with a Strike King Rage Menace Grub in Bluegill. The majority of the fish were caught in under 2 feet of water. whacky rigging a Missile Baits The 48 Stick Worm in Green Pumpkin and a Z-Man ZinkerZ in Mudbug.
