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Top Techniques Reported for Walleye + Ice
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Other Species Reported for Rainy Lake
- Smallmouth Bass9 Reports
- Walleye9 Reports
- Crappie3 Reports
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Species
Walleye
Season
Fall
Technique
Crankbaits 7'-12'
Structure
Points
Forage
Minnows
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Crankbaits 0-6'
Structure
Ledges
One of the funnest times of the year to fish, is fishing for Smallmouth Bass on Rainy Lake in the spring. Just find a rocky shoreline that shallow water extends out on a shallow flat mixed with rocks, gravel, and sand. Cast the DT-4 onto the shoreline as close as you can to shore, and just start working the shoreline. Very your retrieve speed and direction as you reel your bait in. I like using the DT-4's because they are very durable, cast like a rocket, they float, and they have very sharp hooks. Make sure you check your line often as the first 5'-10' get very nicked up easily doing this kind of fishing.
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Lipless Crankbaits
Structure
Rip Rap
Forage
Crawfish
Look for shorelines with a gradual break with a mix of large, small rocks, and sand. Put your trolling motor down and start working the shoreline. Late May through Mid June is best each year is different. The Smallys will be laying in the rocks and on there beds on the shoreline. Vary your retrieve speed and side to side. I like mono for the stretch when the fish hits so they don’t pull out of the hooks, check the last few feet of your line often for nicks. Watch for large rocks, they like to hide in and around them! Have Fun and Good Luck!
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