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South End Smallmouth Apr 15, 2017 6:58 pm #13314

badredram Topic Author Offline Elite Member Posts: 275 Thank you received: 236	Ive never SM fished on the south end, bu id like to give it a few tries this spring. When does the SM fishing getting going good? What baits do guys like to use? Thanks for any tips. >2014 Alumacraft Dominator 185 Black/White - "Tin Star"
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South End Smallmouth Apr 15, 2017 10:02 pm #13318

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water temp mid 50's to 60. Hit the rock walls and any crayfish/perch/goby colored deep diving cranks, double bladed bass spoons, drop shot technique with worms, 1/2 oz jig heads with paddle bodies ( I like white head with chartreuse body)... Thats always been my strategy and I've always done well.

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South End Smallmouth Apr 15, 2017 11:15 pm #13323

Dirty Away Administrator Posts: 5182 Thank you received: 1680	What Jums said. Only thing I will add is start with the fast baits and move to the drop shot if they arent producing. Gary to Chicago will be your best fishing, although you can find some around portage too. Boatless!
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South End Smallmouth Apr 16, 2017 4:41 am #13327

badredram Topic Author Offline Elite Member Posts: 275 Thank you received: 236	Thank you Gents! >2014 Alumacraft Dominator 185 Black/White - "Tin Star"
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