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Species
WalleyeSeason
Winter
Technique
Trolling 20'+
Structure
Open Water/Basin
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
36°
Species
White BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Trolling 10-19'
Structure
Humps
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
50°
Covered a ton of water looking for fish. Everything was spread out and trolling seemed like a good option as the water had cooled of quite a bit in the last week. Didn't get a single bite from 7Am until about 3 PM, then I was able to get 3 whites in the 1-4 pound family on a Bone colored Flicker Shad (shown)
Species
CrappieSeason
Winter
Technique
Trolling 10-19'
Structure
Rock Pile
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
55°
Trolling Flicker shads seem to work well on this body of water for various species mimmicing shad. Was rewarded with a nice 15" crappie today. Only a handful of people willing to fair the 45deg morning weather.
Species
White BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Crankbaits 0-6'
Structure
Shad
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
60°
Water is down about 5 feet from normal pool, with rain in the forecast, thought I would see if the fish were heading toward the sources of water. Didn't have much luck on walleye but caught a couple white bass, a crappie and a catfish. Oh Well. That's fishing
Species
WalleyeSeason
Winter
Technique
Trolling 10-19'
Structure
Points
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
60°
Trolled up a few small walleye in the relative shallows of the windblown bays and points. Rapala shallow shad pattern and a spinner, crawler lindy setup did the trick. Most fish caught at the point transitions. Saw many boats out at the mid lake humps but not a single angler indicated walleye caught out there. Must be willing to change.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Fall
Technique
Crankbaits 0-6'
Structure
Stumps
Species
WalleyeSeason
Fall
Technique
Trolling 0-9'
Structure
Flooded Brush
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
60°
Colder temps have shad pushed shallower and turnover has fish scattered somewhat. I expected them to be off main points but ended up trolling with little success. Caught a couple small ones early AM but otherwise a tough day
Species
Striped BassSeason
Fall
Technique
Trolling 10-19'
Structure
Open Water/Basin
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
62°
Got some rod holders and planers boards because I want to learn trolling methods for future fishing opportunities. (LEARN, LEARN, LEARN) I was able to rig them up and move the boat, caught a few underwhelming stripers on flicker shads, and flicker minnow crankbaits. Ran along river channels. Learned to avoid tight turns, learned to avoid getting snagged (4 rods in tube not just one). Good experience learning maybe not catching.
Species
CrappieSeason
Fall
Technique
Crappie Long Lining
Structure
Flooded Brush
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
62°
Water Temp finally lowering. Hunters Moon. Crappie active trolling along flooded timber edges. Bonus Walleyes too.
