Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Bladed Jigs in Spring (Post-Spawn)

Item: St. Lawrence River
Author: GRAE BUCK

GRAE BUCK

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5/19/22

St. Lawrence River

Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Bluegill

I fished Lake Guntersville May 12-15th for the MLF Pro Circuit event where I had a strong tournament and finished in 24th place. I was targeting fish that were eating bluegill off their beds using a Favorite Rods and reel spooled up with 15lb Seaguar Smackdown and a 10lb Tatsu leader. I would neko rig the Z-Man Bangstick or Zinkerz on a 2/0 Hayabusa FPP Straight hook and work it slowly around the bream beds. Day 1 I caught 18lbs and was sitting in really good shape. Day 2 I also mixed in a Green Pumpkin Jackhammer when the wind picked up to target the bigger bass and caught a 5.5lber on it. Overall the water temp started out in the low 70's in practice and rose to the low 80's by the end of the tournament. This tournament saw a full swing of the fish going from a few left on bed to eating bluegill and even offshore fishing if you wanted. Below you will find links to fish catches and video recaps of each day of this tournament: