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Late July/Early August Fishing


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My wife, kids and I will be fishing Kab/Nam for the first time at the end of July, beginning of August. We have always fished in early June. I was just wondering how much different the fishing is during this time than what we are used to in June? Of course our main target is Walleye, with Northerns next. Any tips and advice would be greatly appreciated.

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There is three ways I would fish them

1) jig and a minnow

2) jig and a miinow

3) jig and a minnow

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Just so as I'm not too confused, you think a Jig and a minnow should work correct ? Thanks for your reply

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I like to troll crankbaits at that time of year. 2.5 to 3 mph on reefs that are near deep water. Shad raps or walley divers get down to about 15 ft and just ticking the bottom works for us. this is a great way to see the lake and fish at the same time. This will give you another option if the jiggin and riggin isnt working.

CJ

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The fourth way works very good this time year:

4) A single hook and 1/2 crawler

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I'm going to go ahead and disagree with the minnow idea. And the jig idea. You might catch a fish, but not in my boat. Pull a spinner or a plain hook with a leech/crawler. You got to cover some ground that time of year or any for that matter if they are not on a feeding frenzy. If you do go the minnow route, don't livewell 'em cause the hot top water will kill 'em instanly (or not too soon after). Bag in the cooler is the only option for minners. I'm a spinner guy. Give the fish something to get [PoorWordUsage] of at and whack hard.

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Bearfan,

That should narrow it down for you, also the fish should be in 3 33 fow, Live bait is hard to say what the fish will prefer so buy everything at the bait store and present it either fast or slow if the fish arent biting in the day try at night or maybe a guide would be a good investment another 10% of your vacation cost booked early in your trip could pay big dividends in memories. Good Luck

CJ

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