Spider rigging can be successful as black crappies enter the pre-spawn - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Spider rigging can be successful as black crappies enter the pre-spawn - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: "JAMESTOWN, Pa. -- The southern end of Pymatuning Reservoir, in Crawford County between the dam and the nearby Ohio state line, is richly contoured with shallow bays that warm faster than the main body of the lake. Like the north end bays, they become prime crappie spawning waters in the spring when subsurface temperatures reach 56 to 64 degrees."

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Smallies Forced to Take One for the Team on Mille Lacs Lake | OutdoorHub

Smallies Forced to Take One for the Team on Mille Lacs Lake | OutdoorHub: "Schizophrenic Department of Natural Resources (DNR) regulations have bass anglers up in arms about one of the hottest lakes in Minnesota’s North Country, Lake Mille Lacs. A tremendous trophy smallmouth fishery, recent drastic changes have one primary goal in mind: improve the walleye population. At the risk of sounding like a Smothers Brothers sitcom routine with “Mom always liked you better,” it seems the walleye has won that brotherly slugfest. Only here “Mom” is the Minnesota DNR."

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Jacksonville Daily Progress : GONE FISHING WITH Jerry Miller: Targeting Bass During the Shad Spawn

Jacksonville Daily Progress : GONE FISHING WITH Jerry Miller: Targeting Bass During the Shad Spawn: " I’ve always been told: find the bait fish and you will find the bass.  This is a true statement.  But what do you do when fishing a big area of the lake and find bait fish scattered everywhere?"

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The Smart Fisherman’s Bass Fishing Techniques - Fishing Report

The Smart Fisherman’s Bass Fishing Techniques - Fishing Report: "Fishing makes nice fun ! Whether or not you fish to produce a living or for pure hobby, you've got to actually be as smart just like a fisherman ought to.
Every smart fisherman has his own fishing suggestions that enable him to actually catch the fish he is well known regarding his goaled to actually."

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Best Largemouth Bass Fishing - Whitefish Chain - 2013 Best of MN | StarTribune.com

Best Largemouth Bass Fishing - Whitefish Chain - 2013 Best of MN | StarTribune.com: "On a summer night deep in the heart of Minnesota’s resort country, stop in the town of Crosslake at Moonlight Bay, a onetime dance hall originally built in 1933, and now a restaurant and bar with outside seating for, well, lots."

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New Mille Lacs bass regulations under fire | StarTribune.com

New Mille Lacs bass regulations under fire | StarTribune.com: "The new regulation is a 17- to 20-inch protected slot, with a possession limit of six, with one longer than 20 inches allowed."

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The BulletBobber: A Bobber You Can Steer | OutdoorHub

The BulletBobber: A Bobber You Can Steer | OutdoorHub: "Unfortunately, Lieb had trouble finding a major manufacturer to pick up the device. He had brought the device down to a major fishing show in Las Vegas, but came back dejected."

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Five Tips for Better Flippin' | OutdoorHub

Five Tips for Better Flippin' | OutdoorHub: "I think we can all agree that big largemouth bass like to bury themselves in dark and hidden spots. One of the few ways to reach these fish is by flippin’ or punching. These are techniques that 99 percent of all tournament anglers use, in many cases, year-round. If you are new to fishing or just haven’t started flippin’ for bass, here are some tips to help you be more successful."

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6 Best Bass Fishing Techniques - In-Fisherman

6 Best Bass Fishing Techniques - In-Fisherman: "Bass tactics come-and-go faster than new generations of fruit flies. But which  tactics have won the most money over the past 5 years? I recently asked Kevin VanDam and Senior Editor Steve Quinn of In-Fisherman that very question. For the most part, their answers were the same. Here’s 6 best bass fishing techniques according to these two experts."

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Cranking Post Spawn Bass

Cranking Post Spawn Bass: " In late spring following the spawning activities of bass, the shad and bluegill will be spawning in relation to docks, rock ledges and riprap banks. One of the most productive baits that can cover more water quickly and stay in the strike zone longer in these areas is a crankbait. When fishing these areas boat position is a critical part of your presentation. The key to catching post spawn bass is to present an erratic bait fish presence with a lure that can remain in the strike zone longer, and a crankbait can be a good choice for this.  "

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