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Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Fall
Technique
Ned Rigs
Structure
Ledges
Forage
Shad
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9/2/23
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Summer
Technique
Crankbaits 13'+
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
83°
Target smallmouth, largemouth, and Kentucky (spotted bass) using Strike King Series 3 XD crankbaits in sexy shad color. Throw toward bank in areas near where creeks empty into main lake. Bump rocks on bottom near shore with bait if possible.
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Fall
Technique
Crankbaits 0-6'
Structure
Baitfish
Forage
Shad
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Fall
Technique
Topwater Walking
Structure
Baitfish
Forage
Shad
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Fall
Technique
Crankbaits 7'-12'
Structure
Points
Forage
Shad
Fish are starting to chase shad in the middle to back 1/3 of creeks, Chunk rock points with a medium diving crankbait seem to be the most productive. 5-10ft range
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Fall
Technique
Buzzbaits
Structure
Stumps
Forage
Shad
The fish are moving up shallow, nows the time to target shallow wood and stump with a buzz bait!
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Fall
Technique
Crankbaits 0-6'
Structure
Shad
As the bait fish migrate to the backs this flat side crank bait will get you bite, this bite will just get better the rest of the year.
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Fall
Technique
Topwater Prop
Structure
Laydowns
Forage
Shad
Bait fish will move into pockets and shallow flats, take advantage of laydowns right now. Baitfish will use it as cover and bass cannot resist a choppo!
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Fall
Technique
Hard Jerkbaits
Structure
Points
Forage
Shad
Right now is a key time in the year, fish are moving and its fairly easy to find them because you know which way they are moving. As the water cools fish will rise from those summer time depths. Find secondary points or pockets in creeks near the main lake, livescope can also speed this process up. You can even work your way back into the creek with this same bait, trolling motor down and cover water!