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Species
CrappieSeason
Winter
Technique
Trolling 10-19'
Structure
Rock Pile
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
55°
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
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.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Fall
Technique
Crankbaits 0-6'
Structure
Stumps
Species
Striped BassSeason
Fall
Technique
Trolling 10-19'
Structure
Open Water/Basin
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
71°
Found a nice school of open water shad chasing stripers threw some Shad imitation crankbiats over long line trolling and had a blast. Don't forget to inspect and change leaders. Fluoro seems a little more brittle than other lines (for me) so when it gets nicked it seems to be prone to breaking off. Lost a couple lures on line breakoff from lazy angler (ME).
Species
WalleyeSeason
Fall
Technique
Vertical Jigging 10-19'
Structure
Baitfish
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
71°
Went fishing with a buddy and had a nice day of multispecies fishing. Walleye, Striper, Crappie using various techniques. Even NE winds didn't prevent success.
