Fishing Report for Smallmouth Bass using Ned Rigs in Spring (Pre-Spawn)

Item: Lake Erie
Author: Grant Gallagher

Grant Gallagher

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4/18/22

Lake Erie

Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Ned Rigs
Structure
Boulders

With warming waters and a full moon, lots of bigger smallmouth have begun their trek to shallow flats. On these flats, smallmouth have been positioning on the biggest boulders. Oftentimes, there are multiple fish on these "sweet spots". Mixing up different ned baits have been key and slow rolling a swimbait over these stretches.

Hotbait

Z-Man Big TRD Green Pumpkin / 4"

$3.37

~~$4.49~~

Venture Lures Custom Finesse Ball Head Jig - EOL 5/16 oz / 3/0

Out of Stock

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