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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Fall
Technique
Crankbaits 13'+
Structure
River Channels
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
69°
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Fall
Technique
Soft Swimbaits (Sm/Md)
Structure
Baitfish
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
68°
We fished the Ozark Mountain Team Trail Championship and ended in 14th. It was a weekend of chasing bait balls with the FFS and a minnow. Found our best bite towards the middle to the backs of creeks in the mid lake area. We could buy a bite after 8am on Topwater so we chased this bite all day long. Only certain areas were holding fishing so cover water until you find them biting.
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Fall
Technique
Football Jigs
Structure
Rip Rap
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
65°
Throwing 3/8oz to 3/4oz football jigs in 20 to 30 feet of water paralleling the bank. Fish were lethargic on the bite. Anything green pumpkin orange seemed to get a bite or two.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Fall
Technique
Spinnerbaits
Structure
Baitfish
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
68°
Yesterday was definitely a grinder type day. Adding in the rain, it does pay off to have some good rain gear. Majority of the keepers bit the war eagle spinnerbait paired with a Missile Baits spunk Shad. The biggest of fish came off a white buzzbait. All of the fish that were caught was in less than 5 foot of water. Fishing the backs of extensive creeks and some islands you could find some fish searching for bait.
Zachary
Bronze Ambassador
10/21/23
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Fall
Technique
Crankbaits 7'-12'
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
72°
I used the Rapala DT 10 around chunk Rock as a searching bait to cover water in the morning looking for my first 5 keepers that day when I caught a nice bass just over 4 lbs. Great way to start the morning. Caught several more smaller bass as I continued down the shore stretch.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Fall
Technique
Topwater Prop
Structure
Points
Forage
Shad
Run parallel to the bank and covering as much water as possible was key to getting bites
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Crankbaits 0-6'
Structure
Points
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
55°
Crankbait bite was slow during a benefit tournament. It rained until 10am and then turned off to be a slick day with zero wind. Wind would have helped but I did catch a few on the Fritts side. Throwing on points with slow drop off. Did catch a 4.7lb smallmouth as well
Gary Nash
Bronze Ambassador
1/7/22
Species
WalleyeSeason
Winter
Technique
Spoons
Structure
Humps
Forage
Minnows
