East Lake Tohopekaliga
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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Lipless Crankbaits
Structure
Lily Pads
Forage
Shad
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Live Bait Rigs
Structure
Baitfish
Forage
Minnows
Fishing for large mouth bass in East Lake Toho during the winter season can be a great opportunity for anglers. During this time of year, large mouth bass tend to move into deeper areas of the lake. One strategy for catching them from the bank is to focus on the deeper drop-offs and ledges, where the bass are likely to be holding. Live minnows or jigs can be effective in these areas. Another technique is to target the areas where the creek channels and ledges come close to the bank, as well as along rocky shorelines, where large mouth bass can be found hiding among the rocks and ledges. A variety of lures such as spinnerbaits or crankbaits can be used in these areas. It's worth noting that fishing pressure is generally lower during the winter, which can make it a great time to catch some trophy-size largemouth bass. Overall, bank fishing for large mouth bass in East Lake Toho during the winter season can be challenging, but with the right strategy and equipment, it can also be very rewarding. It's important to locate the deeper waters and structure around the lake where the bass are likely to be holding during this time of the year.
HotbaitBerkley PowerBait Minnow - EOL 3" / Smelt
Out of Stock
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Texas Rigs (Worming)
Structure
Reeds
Water Temperature
66°
Caught about a dozen today, mostly 1.5 to 2lbs. in the boat and the biggest one about 3lbs got off right at the boat. All were caught up against the Reed line in about 2 to 7 feet of water.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Texas Rigs (Worming)
Structure
Reeds
Water Temperature
70°
Fishing along the reeds today and caught 17, mostly in the pound and a half to two and a half pound range. Biggest one in the boat went 3.08 and the biggest one got tangled in the reeds and got off before I could get there, looked like a 5-6 pounder. Most bites were very subtle and they running with it. Missed a few and had a couple sput the hook
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Bronze Ambassador
12/3/23
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Soft Swimbaits (Sm/Md)
Structure
Flooded Brush
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
58°
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Texas Rigs (Worming)
Structure
Reeds
Water Temperature
71°
I only got 2 in the boat today. Had a rough time, got broke off 3 times, ran out of hooks that I was using and had to use what I had which didn't work as good as I didn't get hooked up on 5 fish and lost another 3. Was fishing inside the reeds in calmer water fishing pockets and along the edges.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Texas Rigs (Worming)
Structure
Reeds
Water Temperature
72°
Only caught 2 today fishing along the reeds line. Missed 2 and had one break off.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Texas Rigs (Worming)
Structure
Reeds
Water Temperature
72°
Went out today to test the Shimano Mastiff line against the Seaguar Invisx and put 9 in the boat ranging from 1.18 to 2.88lbs. Started off with the Yum swim n dinger watermelon red flake and got bites right away but the hook wasn't coming out of the worm and into the fish so I missed a handful right out of the gate. I was using my Trika 6X rod with a Soleus XCS reel with the Mastiff on it and switched over to the 13fishing Muse Black rod with the Seaguar on it and had the same problem although I did get one in the boat. I was throwing up into the reeds and working it back out into clearer water in about 4 - 8 feet deep. I took the old hook off the Mastiff and retied on a new hook and that mostly solved the problem. Still had a couple that I missed, but it seemed normal after retieing. Both lines have excellent feel, castability and manners. About the only difference that I can see is that the Mastiff didn't get any nicks or frays in it from the reeds, lily pads and the pepper grass that I was fishing in. It did cast a little bit farther as well, but that could be partly from the rod AZ it does cast farther than the 13fishing rod anyway. (One of the selling points) Overall, pleased with the new line and like the fact that I didn't have to retire during the day.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Texas Rigs (Worming)
Structure
Reeds
Water Temperature
74°
I put 14 in the boat today, mostly on the Dinger worm, couple on the swim n dinger. Size ranges from 1.16 to 2.24lbs. I got broken off 3 times, fish got off in the reeds 4 times and had 7 get off on the way to the boat. Put in at Lakefront Park and went to the left out of the canal and fished along the reed line looking for some pepper grass as well. Went down about a mile total and then went back around near Chisholm park, still fishing along the reeds line and in pepper grass.
