| Spring (Pre-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 56-58 | - Pre-spawn bass are transitioning from winter areas to spawning flats, actively feeding to build energy reserves
- Fish are relating heavily to bottom structure and vegetation, with reports showing successful slow-bottom presentations
| - Matted grass and submerged vegetation areas, particularly near spawning flats
- Ledges and walls adjacent to spawning areas
- Docks providing cover and warmth
| - Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) worked slowly in vegetation
- Bladed Jigs around grass edges
- Lipless Crankbaits near vegetation and docks
| | - Vibrant Craw Colors
- Bold Striped Patterns
- Dark Neutrals
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| Spring (Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 58-65 | - Bass actively moving into shallow spawning areas, particularly around laydowns and riprap, with reported catches in 3-5' depth range
- Fish showing aggressive feeding behavior in small cuts and around structure, targeting small baitfish and responding well to moving baits
| - Laydowns and fallen timber in shallow water, especially near spawning flats
- Riprap areas adjacent to docks
- Matted grass between docks near seawalls
| - Soft Jerkbaits (like Zoom Flukes) worked around cover
- Wacky Rigs worked slowly near structure
- Spinnerbaits around laydowns
- Hard Topwater walking baits in matted grass areas
| - Small Minnows/Baitfish schools in backs of cuts
- Bluegill beginning to move shallow
| - Vibrant Craw Colors
- Bold Striped Patterns
- Dark Neutrals
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| Spring (Post-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 75-85 | - Post-spawn bass are actively feeding in shallow grass areas, showing aggressive behavior as they recover from the spawn
- Fish are establishing summer patterns with feeding activity highest during early morning and late evening
| - Matted grass beds in shallow water
- Secondary points with submerged vegetation
- Dock areas adjacent to spawning flats
| - Structure Jigs worked through grass mats
- Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) in heavy cover
- Frogs/Toads over matted vegetation
| | - Vibrant Craw Colors
- Dark Neutrals
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