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Patoka Lake
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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Lipless Crankbaits
Structure
Open Water/Basin
Forage
Crawfish
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Lipless Crankbaits
Structure
Rip Rap
Throw a lipless crank parallel to the bank and you’ll get bit
Omnia Community Member
Bronze Ambassador
4/8/22
Species
CrappieSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Vertical Jigging 10-19'
Structure
Brush Piles
Forage
Crappie
Cold, slow, deer
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Finesse Jigs
Structure
Brush Piles
Forage
Crawfish
I will use a chatterbait or square bill as search baits. I use these baits to feel for good cover or to catch a couple fish. Then I will go back throw the same areas where I get good structure or caught a few fish and slow down with a finesses jig. This is a sure way to locate fish in the pre spawn.
Zach Milam
Bronze Ambassador
2/19/23
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Hard Jerkbaits
Structure
Points
Forage
Shad
Fish are sitting on main lake points that have grass in 6-9’ of water. The bite is coming right when ripping the jerkbait out of the top of the grass
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Hard Jerkbaits
Structure
Points
Winter fishing can be tough. To increase your chances head towards the main lake basin and focus in on the main lake points. On a sunny winter day bass will move up in the water column and suspend. A jerkbait is a perfect tool get those lethargic bass to bite.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Fall
Technique
Spinnerbaits
Structure
Laydowns
Find laydowns in the backs of channel arms and throw around them. Bass will ambush their prey as they feed up for fall. Start throwing your bait wide and get tighter if they are not willing to commit to something farther away.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Crankbaits 7'-12'
Structure
Rip Rap
Find the parts of shore that have rip rap on them and throw crankbaits at the bottom of it wear the rock meets the natural bottom. Bouncing the crankbait off the rock is key to getting bit.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Wacky Rigs
Structure
Stumps
Look for shallow areas close to deep water. Old tree stumps make a great place for bass to make a protected beds on. Pitch the worm out and let it fall on slack line so it doesn't swing out from the structure. Watch your line for any movement to indicate you have a bite.
