Mille Lacs Guide Trip Edition —
It's early July, and the smallmouth spawn that kicked off June quickly fizzled out late in the month. At this point, fish in Mille Lacs are definitely post-spawn. I’ll be spending the majority of my time this month “all-in” on the big post-spawn fish that are leaving their beds feeding heavily. Let’s talk about the tools I’m using to get the job done this July.
[SETUP 1]
G. Loomis IMX-PRO 852S JWR
Shimano Stradic 2500HG
10lb PowerPro Braid
10lb Seaguar Invizx Fluorocarbon
BioSpawn ExoSwimmer 3.25"
Outkast Tackle 1/4 oz Goldeneye Swimmerhead
[SETUP 2]
G. Loomis IMX-PRO 852S JWR
Shimano Stradic 2500HG
10lb PowerPro SSV2
10lb Seaguar Invizx Fluorocarbon
3/16oz Outkast Tackle Perfect Ned Hea
BioSpawn ExoNed
[SETUP 3]
G. Loomis GLX 822S DSR
Shimano Vanford C3000HG
10lb PowerPro SSV2
10lb Seaguar Invizx Fluorocarbon
#2 Owner Hooks Mosquito Hook
3/8oz Woo! Tungsten Dropshot Cylinder Weight
Strike King Half Shell
[SETUP 4]
G. Loomis IMX-PRO 803S JWR
Shimano Stradic 2500HG
10lb PowerPro SSV2
10lb Seaguar Invizx Fluorocarbon
2.75" Get Bit Baits Tube
[SETUP 5]
G. Loomis IMX-PRO 901S SJR
Shimano Stradic C3000HG
8lb PowerPro Braid
8lb Seaguar Invizx Fluorocarbon
Outkast Tackle Feider Fly
[SETUP 6]
G. Loomis GCX 842S SJR
Shimano Vanford C3000HG
10lb PowerPro Braid
8lb Seaguar Invizix Fluorocarbon
BioSpawn ExoStick
VMC O-Ring
Owner Hooks Mosquito Hook
[SETUP 7]
G. Loomis GCX 812C SBR
Shimano Curado MGL 70XG
30lb PowerPro Braid
17lb Seaguar Invizx Fluorocarbon
Shimano World Pop 69F
[SETUP 8]
G. Loomis GCX 820S DSR
Shimano Nasci 2500HG
10lb PowerPro Braid
8lb Seaguar Invizx Fluorocarbon
1/8oz Woo! Tungsten weight
#2 Owner Hooks Mosquito Hook
3" Megabass Hazedong
[SETUP 9]
G. Loomis IMX-PRO 842S SJR
Shimano Stradic 2500HG
10lb PowerPro Braid
8lb Seaguar Invizx Fluorocarbon
3/8oz Outkast Tackle Goldeneye 3/O
Z-Man Minnow
*American Baitworks - BaitFuel on all soft plastics