Long Lake
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Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Ice (Current)
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Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Ice
Total Fishing Reports
24
Top Species Reported for Ice
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Other Species Reported for Long Lake
- Smallmouth Bass19 Reports
Largemouth Bass4 Reports
Walleye1 Report
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WalleyeSeason
Winter
Technique
Blade Baits
Structure
Ledges
Forage
Minnows
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Blade Baits
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Perch
During the winter months, you have to go deep (25’-45’) and you have to find structure. After locating rock or wood, use a blade bait with a cast and yo-yo retrieve to catch big fish. This one was caught January 3rd in 42° water. 5lb 2oz. Also, these SIMM’s fingerless gloves are incredible! This is the first time I have had warm hands while fishing in January.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Blade Baits
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Perch
Water Temperature
44°
Winter bass fishing is my favorite. You need to find rock and ledges that lead from 25’ to 40’ of water. Bass will come up shallow in low light conditions, and then drop back off to deep water during the day. In the morning these fish are the easiest to catch. Use a Damiki Vault. The good and silver colors seem to work the best. Cast over the drop offs and let the Vault sink to the bottom. Give it 3-5 seconds, and then pop the lure off the bottom 2-4 feet and let it pendulum back to you in a tight line. When it hits the bottom, let is sit again, and then pop it. Work the Vault back to you and you will be catching bass in no time.
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