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Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Fall
Technique
Spinnerbaits
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
67°
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Fall
Technique
Shakey Heads
Structure
Matted Grass
Forage
Bluegill
Water Temperature
83°
Had blow up on frog and caught with fluke on follow up. Caught rest of the fish during the day with watermelon red trick worm shakey head around grass beds. Total was 20 fish with only 4 keepers fir 7.11 lbs big fish was 2.15 lbs. Finshed 1st place and big fish.
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Winter
Technique
Finesse Jigs
Structure
Stumps
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
58°
Water temps were in the upper 50's on 11/26. My quality bites all came on a jig early in the morning around stumps, followed up later on docks with a wacky rig all 10 feet or less in depth. Water is really clear for this lake right now, so trying to be as natural as possible helped.
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Winter
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Docks
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
53°
Lake level was full after a heavy rain that made the upper lake a mudhole. I saw temps from 52-55, and caught all of my fish in less than 5 feet of water right up next to cover. The bite was tough, but the quality was there. I'd recommend focusing wood right now whether it's docks or laydowns. Fish should be pulled up on the wood pretty tight with the water being chocolate milk.
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Winter
Technique
Finesse Jigs
Structure
Docks
Forage
Bluegill
Water Temperature
53°
The water north of the 44 bridge is still really muddy, so I stayed south of the bridge focusing on docs that had deeper water near by. I haven't gotten bit on any moving bait the last two outings, but the jig bite is still really good on the docks.
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Summer
Technique
Texas Rigs (Worming)
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Water Temperature
90°
Fishing shallow grass with a big worm produced the biggest bites. Caught some using a frog as well. Fish were chasing bait over deep water but could get any to bite.
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Winter
Technique
Umbrella Rigs
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
49°
Clear blue skies, high winds, and clear water were the conditions. I focused wind blown steep banks in roughly 10-15 feet of water. I had to weed through some striped bass to get the few good ones I caught.
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Winter
Technique
Hard Jerkbaits
Structure
Boulders
Most points or humps with boulders will hold fish this time of year. If the sun is shining, these areas will have slightly warmer water. Wind is a bonus.