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Lake Geneva 5/1/10 -
5/9/10
The much anticipated Opening Day has arrived. We’ve had some great
weather in April so expect the lake to be a week or two ahead of
schedule, however, the lake is still pretty cold for any consistent
fishing. The best bite this time of year is shallow.
Largemouth bass are in the 3-4 ft range. They can be caught in
Trinkes, Abbey Harbor or in Geneva Bay. The best presentation is a
split shot rigged nightcrawler, a small jig worm – 4 inch black or
purple preferred on a 1/8 inch jig head, or a watermelon seed All
Terrain Stik fished Texas style. Due to the cooler water
temperatures, remember any method you choose requires a slow
presentation.
Smallmouth bass have been spotty so far. They are suspended over
12-15 ft of water following the shiner minnow pods. They have been
easily spooked due to the clear water this time of year. Long casts
and 4 lb test are imperative. The best locations have been by Elgin
Club, Bigfoot Beach and Belvidere Park. Use small hair jigs, 1/8 oz
seem to work the best for me. I like the crayfish pattern or plain
white. Some success can also be had by slowly cranking 3 inch
Kahlin’s grubs, in avocado seed or smoke fished on a darter head.
Bluegills, like the largemouth bass, are in the shallows. The best
locations are similar to the largemouth bass, Geneva Bay, Williams
Bay and the Abbey. Right now, you need to sort through quite a few
of the small fish. It isn’t like mid- summer when the big fish are
deep, they are all shallow right now. The best method is leaf worms
or wax worms on a small ice jig. I’ve been finding most of the fish
in 3-4 ft of water.
Crappies are still in the outermost portion of the weeds in 10-12 ft
of water. Look for the fish by Maytag Point, Covenant Harbor or
Rainbow Point. Most of the fish are being caught on small plastic
tubes or twisters. I fish them on a 1/32 oz Arkie Jig with a small
3/0 split shot one foot above the jig so you can cast it better. A
slow retrieve with a lot of pauses, seems to excite the fish. The
fish aren’t hitting very aggressive, most of the time it will feel
just like a weed. Set the hook anytime it doesn’t feel normal.
Good luck and I hope to see you on the water. For guide parties,
please call Dave Duwe at 608-883-2050 or 262-728-8063
Good luck and I hope to see you on the water. For guide parties,
please call Dave Duwe at 608-883-2050
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