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Largemouth BassTechniqueFootball JigsSeasonSummerStructureRock PileWhite Bear Lake seems to only be good in the early Spring, but most events seem to lay in the Summer. This lake has probably the most chaotic boat ramps, with too many watercrafts allowed on the lake at one time. If you want to get away from the crowds do not come here. If you get a slow day, or can find some room on the busy days - look for submerged vegetation in the deepest water you can find. Follow the baitfish! The largemouth and smallmouth are picky on this lake and you will need to spend some time figuring out what they are after. The bass are very bait specific and it can be a big puzzle on this lake. My best success on this lake is in May and early June or late Fall with low-to-variable wind.
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Northern PikeTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Large)SeasonWinterStructureSubmerged VegetationWe tried for muskies, but none followed our lures in. The pike cooperated, though. Paddle tails worked great. The fish didn't get active until the solunar major started at 4:30 pm.
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MuskieTechniqueHard Topwater (Prop)SeasonFallStructureReedsSudden drop in air temperature and relatively warm water temperature puts a fog on the surface of the water, indicating that a topwater bite is potentially on. Fish flat, shallow areas ideally with sand and reeds present. Fishing a steady retrieve prop bait at a relatively slow rate can move fish and yield bites, particularly early in the morning and late into the evening/night. Water temps tend to be around 60 degrees - with dropping air temperature - when this topwater window is open.
Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpeciesMuskieTechniqueHard Topwater (Prop)SeasonSummerStructurePointsBest time is early morning when it’s still dark
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Panfish / BluegillTechniqueIce Fishing JigsSeasonIceStructureSubmerged VegetationWas a quality day for bluegill and crappie. Locate the weedlines and you will find the fish. We used the VMC bull fly and kenders larva tipped with euro larva. The suffix ice was great and preformed welll.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)SeasonFallStructureSubmerged Vegetation
Today I was flipping inside the grass weed edge. I was catching them in and around 10-15 fow. Tie on a flipping hook so it won't get snagged up on weeds. Hop it a couple times and if you don't get bit reel it in and repeat.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonFallStructureSubmerged Vegetation
Fish were found in 4-10 feet of water along a weedline that headed out to deeper water. Casted out with a slow restive and brief pauses. The fall from the brief pause tended to get bite the most. Largemouth, Pike, and crappie all wanted a meal.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Worming)SeasonFallStructureSubmerged Vegetation
Stayed shallow because of the wind (Kayak) caught them in less than 10 feet of water off weed lines. Vision 110 and a long drop shot both worked, but majority came free rigging a bellows stick (5.8" gp) with a owner haymaker 3/0 on a 1/4 oz weight.
