Grand Lake O' the Cherokees
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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Spinnerbaits
Structure
Laydowns
Water Temperature
60°
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Spinnerbaits
Structure
Docks
Forage
Shad
Running spinnerbaits down dock edges.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Finesse Jigs
Structure
Flooded Brush
Picking apart flooded brush. I chose this jig for the head shape, but cut it to create a "finesse" sized package.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Hard Jerkbaits
Structure
Points
Forage
Shad
I just finished up the Bassmaster Classic in Tulsa. Day one was a bit slower for me but I was able to rally on day two and bring in 17-8 to finish in 30th place. I used a jerkbait a bunch during the event, primarily the Rapala PXR Maverick on 14lb line. I was focusing on windy flat points and deep channel swings in creeks.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Hard Swimbaits
Structure
Stumps
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
51°
March 12th - 17th: Here are my takeaways after the fishing the Toyota Series on Grand Lake. My practice was very solid as I caught quality fish on a few particular baits. These baits included a Berkley Stunna Jerkbait, a 1oz Single Colorado Blade spinnerbait, and Alabama Rig. I listed the Storm Arashi Glide Bait as the hot bait because once I caught a fish in an area in practice I did not want to hook too many due to how tough it was. I through this big glide around purely because of its draw power. Multiple times big bass followed it up to the boat or hit it (had rubber hook protectors on). I was concentrating on brush piles and stumps in very clear water. Biggest bass of the week for me was 5.14 lbs. Depth range was 3 - 15 ft. The tournament did not go as well as prefishing and I did not catch a single keeper. Quickly falling water in the morning repositioned the fish, and by the time I located them the current was nonexistent and the fish were very lethargic and lock jaw. Day two after the heavy rainfall that area rose over 2 foot but was blown out with muddy water. My co and I got on a pattern with A Rigs in Honey Creek but the bites were still very lethargic and hard earned. Wind blown points and 45 degree angle banks with an A Rig produced the most bites.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Umbrella Rigs
Structure
River Channels
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
48°
Throwing an A-Rig on points/flat bank that ran right into a Channel Swing was about the only way to get bit down on Grand this early PreSpawn Time.
Species
CrappieSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Vertical Jigging 10-19'
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Shad
Crappie have pulled off bank to 10 foot of water, males are in closer sows are waiting for weather to warm again before heading back to bank.
Tanner King
Bronze Ambassador
4/23/23
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Spinnerbaits
Structure
Docks
Water Temperature
64°
OBN Qualifier. Cold morning (35*), launched at 6:30, caught first fish at 6:40 on chartreuse spinner bait with white swim trailer with chartreuse dipped paddle. Caught 2 more on that set up. Rest were caught 9am-3pm on the chartreuse crank bait in about 4-6ft of water. Most fish were on back of docks or brush/rock-pilings behind docks.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Neko Rigs
Structure
Docks
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
67°
Staged in spawning pockets. Secondary points had bigger fish.
