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Omnia Community Member
Bronze Ambassador
8/23/22
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Crankbaits 7'-12'
Structure
Shad
Forage
Minnows
Water temps 60-70 degrees, bass are starting to feed for early winter chasing bait balls
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Frogs/Toads
Structure
Laydowns
Team tournament. Cloudy to sunny/70°-90°. Fished hard for seven hours in Defeated creek. We only caught one keeper largemouth bass on a frog. 3 bass for 6 pounds won our derby. I say that's some tough fishing fora 15 boat tournament.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Shakey Heads
Structure
Rip Rap
Forage
Shad
Caught a nice 5 bass limit of 14.25 pounds using a shaky head in 8-10 feet of water. No luck on the main river.
Omnia Community Member
Bronze Ambassador
10/15/22
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Fall
Technique
Crankbaits 7'-12'
Structure
Ledges
Omnia Community Member
Bronze Ambassador
10/16/22
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Fall
Technique
Crankbaits 0-6'
Structure
Ledges
Forage
Minnows
TWTR 64 degrees OAT 67 degrees shallow ledge surrounded by depths of 20-30 feet overcast afternoon with light rain
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
Structure
Points
Forage
Shad
In the summer (water in the low 80s), start at the back of the creeks. The baitfish transition to this area which draws the predators. You might mark fish on the bluff walls, marina and channel ledges but, today, the larger fish were active in the backs of the creeks. Pitch or flip a Texas rigged ribbon-tail into brush piles, fallen trees and the large rock formations in 6’ of water or less. Sometimes you can find grass to swim your bait through but it’s not a guarantee.
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Crankbaits 0-6'
Structure
Points
Forage
Shad
This river can be tough. There is little in the way of docks, bluffs and other easy targets. Instead, focus on the the island points and rip rap around road beds. I’ve had success with a square bill in both of those areas. As usual, in the morning, start with top water, either a popper or a plopper to stir them up. As the temp rises, start working deeper with cranks, jerks and jigs. During the hottest parts of the day, the fish may transition toward channel ledges but they will remain near the islands.
