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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Lipless Crankbaits
Structure
Lily Pads
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
41°
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Shakey Heads
Structure
Pilings
Water Temperature
42°
I hit a couple local marinas in the DC vicinity. Used the Missle Baits Magic Worm in Junebug. Caught 5 fish ranging between 14-18'.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Hard Jerkbaits
Structure
Points
Fishing was slow with muddy water.
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Hard Jerkbaits
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Shad
My PB smallie! I didn’t think conditions were right — high, chocolate milk water — and I was about to pack it up when BOOM, right at the bank. 18” 3.75lbs.
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Hard Jerkbaits
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Shad
Caught a nice one with the jerkbait. She bit after a very long pause.
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Spybaits
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Shad
I let the spybait fall to the bottom and very slowly retrieved it. It was a very soft bite with only one hook in its lip.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Lipless Crankbaits
Structure
Lily Pads
Forage
Crawfish
Fished areas with old lily pad stems. Caught a few on my suspending lipless ratl trap using a rod sweep and 10 second pause. Fishing is going to pick up. #omniaattheclassic
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Drop Shot
Structure
Docks
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
52°
Tried grass flats with limited results on Spinnerbait, swimming worm, and crank bait. Found the juice was wood and metal dock posts. Bigger fish came from 8-10’ depth. Smaller fish a bit shallower.
