Rainy Lake

Gold Ambassador

4/27/21

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.

Hotbait

Rapala DT 4 Crankbait Dark Brown Crawdad / 2"

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Plano EDGE 3700 Box 3700

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Kail’s Fishing Reports

Gold Ambassador

4/30/22

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!

Kail’s Fishing Reports

Gold Ambassador

4/30/22

Species
Walleye
Season
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Vertical Jigging 20'+
Structure
Ledges
Forage
Minnows

Early Spring Walleyes can be tough some times, if it is a cold late spring use your electronics and look deep. Start at the firs break and work your way into deeper water out to 30 to 35 feet to locate your fish. Use the lightest jig you can get away with tip it with a minnow and work it slowly. Tie a short piece of mono to your braid about 5' long and check the last few feet of line often for nicks in your line. Good Luck!