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Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Fall
Technique
Spinnerbaits
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Shad
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Winter
Technique
Hard Jerkbaits
Structure
Open Water/Basin
Forage
Shad
This is from a local pond, not Big Bear. Somehow the water wasn’t frozen in 15° wind chills. Aggressive bite from 4 pounder on one of my first casts, then no bites for the next 90 minutes.
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Summer
Technique
Grass Jigs
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Love the compact tungsten profile to feel the bottom and get my hookset timed just right!
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Ned Rigs
Structure
Ledges
Forage
Bluegill
Added the Zman to a Keitech 1/8th super round jig head. Slow bounce/swim action. 3 lbs. 1 oz.
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Soft Swimbaits (Lg)
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Shad
4-8, just shy of PB
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Crankbaits 7'-12'
Structure
Docks
Caught in early morning of fishing pier on dt 6 bluegill pattern
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Ledges
Forage
Bluegill
Water Temperature
45°
Caught near a ledge on the north side of the lake. Nearly bedding season so Bluegill imitation is key.