| Spring (Pre-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 48-62 | - Fish are staging in pre-spawn areas, moving from winter depths to shallower transition zones
- Feeding activity increases as water warms, with fish becoming more aggressive in preparation for spawning
- Activity levels peak during warming trends and sunny afternoons
| - Protected coves with gradual slopes, particularly those with laydowns or emerging vegetation
- Secondary points leading into spawning bays
- Areas where hard bottom transitions to soft bottom, especially near shoreline irregularities
| - Lipless Crankbaits worked through emerging vegetation and over transitional areas
- Bladed Jigs slow-rolled near cover and along depth changes
- Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) worked methodically around laydowns and other wood cover
| - Crawfish becoming more active as water warms
- Small bluegills and perch near emerging vegetation
- Baitfish schools in transition areas
| - Vibrant Craw Colors
- Dark Neutrals
- Purple Colors
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| Spring (Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 55-65 | - Bass transitioning to spawning areas, moving from winter areas to shallow flats and protected coves
- Males actively preparing and guarding nests in protected areas, while females stage nearby in slightly deeper water
- Increased aggression and territorial behavior around nesting sites
| - Protected shallow coves with hard bottom, especially those with laydowns for added cover
- Secondary points leading into spawning bays
- Shallow flats adjacent to deeper water staging areas
| - Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around visible cover and potential spawning areas
- Soft Jerkbaits worked slowly near staging areas
- Shakey Heads for finesse presentation to spooky fish
| - Crawfish becoming more active in warming shallows
- Small bluegill and perch in spawning areas
| - Natural Craw Colors
- Dark Neutrals
- Vibrant Craw Colors
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| Spring (Post-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 58-72 | - Bass transitioning from spawning areas to early summer patterns, actively feeding to recover energy
- Fish relating heavily to shoreline cover and newly emerging weed growth in warming waters
- Most active during morning and evening hours, seeking shade during bright conditions
| - Laydowns and fallen timber in 4-8 feet of water, especially near spawning pockets
- Emerging weed edges in 6-10 foot depth range
- Secondary points with mixed cover (wood and rock) adjacent to spawning areas
| - Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around laydowns and wood cover
- Spinnerbaits worked parallel to emerging weed edges
- Soft Jerkbaits for suspended fish near cover
| - Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy
- Young of the year bluegill beginning to appear
- Small baitfish schools starting to form
| - Vibrant Craw Colors
- Dark Neutrals
- Natural Baitfish Colors
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