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Jake P

Bronze Ambassador

3/13/24

Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Winter
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Laydowns
Water Temperature
46°

Fish holding in 10-15’ mostly. Couple on the points with laydowns. This guy was in 3’ of water and smacked the chatterbait on initial retrieve. Water is still really dirty. Northern end had spots around 48 degrees, but the lake averaged closer to 44 as on 3/13. South end of the lake had a lot of chasers but no takers. No luck on the jerkbait, suggest downsizing presentations.

Hotbait

Z-Man Chatterbait Mini Max 3/8 oz / Bluegill

$8.99

Z-Man TRD BugZ California Craw / 2 3/4"

$4.49

Omnia Community Member

Bronze Ambassador

11/5/23

Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Winter
Technique
Blade Baits
Structure
Points
Forage
Perch
Water Temperature
51°

Working deep points with damiki vaults and jiggin raps. Smallies and walleye ARE cooperating!!! Good luck!!

Hotbait

Damiki Vault Blade Bait 1/2 oz / Spot Blue

$6.99

Rapala Jigging Rap 2 3/4" / Perch

$8.19

Jake P

Bronze Ambassador

10/6/24

Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Fall
Technique
Soft Swimbaits (Sm/Md)
Structure
Brush Piles
Water Temperature
68°

Water is muddy. Surface temp between 68-70 in most spots. Bait fish schools are easy to find on sonar near the main points (15 FOW). Fish are stacked up around them but bite is tough. Some bites shallow near remaining vegetation but nothing sizeable. Drop shot attracted more rock bass than smallies.

Hotbait

Strike King Rage Swimmer 3 1/4" / Green Pumpkin Pearl Belly

$6.99