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Largemouth BassTechniqueWacky RigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureSubmerged VegetationTook the dog for a walk and caught a few decent bass
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureSubmerged Vegetation
I went out in April on my kayak, I was using a Zman Jackhammer in the Brett’s Bluegill color. I was up along the island casting into the weedlines, I pulled out a 3. The wind was really strong that day, and the bass were just making it shallow. Next year try to go natural for a pre-spawn rotation.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueWacky RigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureSubmerged Vegetation
Wacky rigs are a great choice for lots of numbers post spawn on Whalon lake. Use a smaller hook and a natural color wacky rig for the best results. Another tip is to use a yellow colored braided line because when fishing in the wind, you can see your line jump easier if a fish takes it as a wacky rig is hard to feel when it’s windy out.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSwim JigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureSubmerged Vegetation
Whalon was ON FIRE today! Any swim jig that mimics a bluegill is what you need to catch some nice fish here. Simply find some weeds by looking for them because the water is so clear and reel the swim jig through them. I was there for 3 hours and ended up catching and releasing a 14.8 lb limit with a 4.8 lb kicker! Water was very clear with a temp of 60 degrees. Wind was 15-20mph.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureRock Pile
The Berkley Slobberknocker has been on fire on my new Lew’s signature series bladed jig and custom pro combo. Bluegill color with dark blade in the sun and white with gold blade in the cloudy rainy days. Bouncing off rock piles as the bass are moving up along shore. Fish the wind blown shore as they chase the bait.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonSummerStructureRock Pile
Whalon Lake is an excellent place to learn how to fish the dropshot as it is hard to keep it out of the mouths of the largies here. Simply fish one around any of the islands or in the corner with the creek and you are bound to get bit
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureSubmerged Vegetation
Rainfall in the prespawn period at Whalon lake can dirty up its naturally crystal clear water, making power fishing techniques work a lot better. I had lots of luck with a jackhammer in submerged grass in 7 ft of water a ways out from the bank.
- JC1 KaosuBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSwim JigsSeasonSummerStructureSubmerged Vegetation
