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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Fall
Technique
Hard Jerkbaits
Structure
Docks
Forage
Shad
Species
Spotted BassSeason
Fall
Technique
Hover/Mid-Strolling
Structure
Brush Piles
Forage
Shad
Was able to catch a few fish with the free rig with the Xzones craw and guppy head with a Keitech around brush and creek channels
Species
Spotted BassSeason
Fall
Technique
Finesse Jigs
Structure
Brush Piles
Forage
Crawfish
A little bit warmer day, some fish were starting to swim around more but most still on the bottom. Tried a few different things but only thing we could get them to bite was the free rig.
Species
Spotted BassSeason
Fall
Technique
Finesse Jigs
Structure
River Channels
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
69°
Lots of fish either tight against the bottom or suspended right off the bottom and were not interested in top water, crankbaits, jerk baits, etc. Switched to the free rig with the adrenaline craw and they started destroying it. Bottom dragging with a couple twitches and hops. Was also able to get them to come out of brush. Ended the day with around 13.
Species
Spotted BassSeason
Fall
Technique
Hover/Mid-Strolling
Structure
Brush Piles
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
66°
Had a couple bites on a crankbait but mostly fish just following it without committing. Caught most fish swimming the little Keitech over fish.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Soft Swimbaits (Sm/Md)
Structure
Points
Forage
Shad
I caught fish swimming a small swimbait on points. I let it sink to the bottom and slowly retrieved it.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Umbrella Rigs
Structure
Ledges
Forage
Shad
I caught fish throwing an a-rig on bluff walls. I let it sink to the bottom and slowly retrieved it.
Species
Spotted BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Hard Jerkbaits
Structure
Points
Forage
Blueback Herring
Water Temperature
48°
Species
Spotted BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Umbrella Rigs
Structure
Humps
A-Rigs have been the ticket for offshore wintering holes. Throw it out and let it sink to suspended fish then reel with a steady retrieve. Keep moving!
