
Late-summer tactics
The fun part is you never know what you’re going to catch on these mid-lake structures. It could be a bass, walleye, pike, or even a big bluegill.
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The fun part is you never know what you’re going to catch on these mid-lake structures. It could be a bass, walleye, pike, or even a big bluegill.

Traditional methods of just still-fishing with live bait or casting with small jigs may not get you the results you desire.

All these features came in particularly handy on this Saturday morning when a steady southernly wind had three-foot waves, with the occasional white cap, rolling across the shallow north end of Rend Lake.

Inchworms of various species are most active throughout the warmer months, but even without multitudes, inchworms are interesting to trout (and panfish).

There’s a decent panfish bite in the main lake, and main river, especially because of the low water conditions.

The finer points of summertime crankbait trolling for walleyes, with key locations and situations for trolling, as well as down-and-dirty components and gear for both long-line and leadcore trolling systems.

The key is to know where these fish are hanging out and what is most apt to excite them.

Tactics and patterns that will help you put more walleyes in the boat during the late-summer period as water temperatures begin to take a turn toward fall.

“Tackle” Terry Tuma talks about catch and release in warm waters like we are experiencing this summer. He suggests bringing the fish to the boat as quickly as possible and to bring them into a
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