Westernbass Magazine - FREE Bass Fishing Tips And Techniques - Spring 2015, Page 8

Westernbass Magazine - FREE Bass Fishing Tips And Techniques - Spring 2015, Page 8

be magical, but there is an abundance of opportunity north where other viable options exist as well.

Shawn Bongers, a local angler from Spokane Valley, Washington is considered a superb deep water bass and walleye angler. Moses Lake offers something unique for anglers that are used to fishing reservoirs or deep glacier lakes. “Moses Lake forces you to fish shallow in most instances, so it can be good for guys like me who normally look to deep water tactics or who rely heavily on electronics for open water fishing,” he said.

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Anglers visit Moses Lake for many different reasons. The once trophy largemouth fishery has turned to a smallmouth focus, but many big largemouth are caught each year and are still relevant in terms of importance. Bass between four and seven pounds are quite common and tournament weights of 20-pounds plus gives tournament and recreational anglers an opportunity to cash in on payouts or strike it rich with photos full of memories.

Shawn Bongers - Moses Lake Largemouth

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