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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Frogs/Toads
Structure
Matted Grass
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Vertical Jigging 0-9'
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Perch
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Swim Jigs
Structure
Reeds
Forage
Bluegill
The bass are up shallow looking to spawn. Slowinging down the baits helps.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Fall
Technique
Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
Structure
Flooded Brush
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
60°
Big Lake is one of a couple lakes in the Bemidji area with cane, which is some of the thickest cover in the state. Big bass love the cane, but it can be a pain to flip. Fish tend to go really deep into cane, which calls for heavy gear. I use an 8.1:1 reel, a 7'6 heavy action, 65 pound braid, 3/4oz weight and a craw tube. The craw tube is really important because it has a very streamlined profile, which comes through cover really well. These aren't the most durable bait though, so I'd recommend grabbing 25 pack or even bigger. Tight lines!
Slay
Bronze Ambassador
9/8/21
Species
WalleyeSeason
Summer
Technique
Lipless Crankbaits
Structure
Ledges
Ripping rapalas, looking for active fish And dropping on then, just keep moving
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Fall
Technique
Frogs/Toads
Structure
Reeds
Forage
Perch
Very fun lake to fish. Lots of fish. Mainly catch them frogging. That rod is the best Frog rod I've ever felt. It's not a medium heavy and more of a heavy extra fast which is amazing for frogs. Pair that with an Slx Xt which is an outstanding budget reel amd go to work. TIGHT LINES!
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Swim Jigs
Structure
Lily Pads
Forage
Bluegill
Large number of concentrated bass up in the shallow growth. Most fish we found where post spawn, some where still spawing. The thickest cover held multiple fish.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Frogs/Toads
Structure
Matted Grass
Frog season has finally sprung in the north country! Most of the largemouths are done spawning, and are now holding tight to shallow cover. Docks, logs, laydowns, mats, pads, you name it: they are around it! Throw a frog around these areas and hold on tight!
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Wacky Rigs
Structure
Reeds
Forage
Bluegill
Fish your wacky rig in between reeds and let it sink and wait for your line to dart. I found best success in throwing it in between patches of reeds and that’s where I found the bass. I was catching bass between 1 pound and 4 pounds just in a small stretch of the reeds. I also had found success in the reeds that were in 4 ft of water they seemed to have the most amount of fish. I also found them throwing a frog in pads and getting big blowups and some of my bigger fish.
