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Dylan LevinBronze AmbassadorSpecies
Largemouth BassTechniqueFinesse JigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureLaydownsSpent the entire day flipping tungsten into lay downs and reeds. It seemed like the banks that had more depth had more fish congregated in those areas. The key was to fish slow since there was so many people that you were constantly fishing behind someone. Take your time and pick apart the structure.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueShakey HeadsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureBoulders
Staging pre-spawn bass, pulling up on mid-depth rock piles 7-12 ft of water, without the sensitivity of the MEGABASS p5 windbuster, these fish would be near impossible to catch!
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureLedges
Females are freshly spawned out is certain areas of the lake and starting to make their way to their summer areas
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonSpring (Spawn)StructurePoints
Bass were smashing a 3 inch white largo shad on a VMC hybrid head jig on deeper points at the mouths of bays
Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructurePoints3 hour afternoon trip. Biggest 5.1lb. Way shallow spawning. Tail was beat up and bloody.
- MikeBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueLipless CrankbaitsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureRip Rap
Caught 5 largemouth and one smallmouth over past couple days from the shore. Good size 1 lb or bigger. Fish are active due to warm water.
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueStructure JigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureBaitfishFlipping jig on hard edges was the ticket. 15 lbs 3 oz. Best 5.
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueFinesse JigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructurePointsThe fish were sitting in 8-12ft of water, and they would only bit the strike king finesse football jig in a 1/4. We tried several other jigs that were a little larger, but with all the pressure on the lake at this time, the finesse techniques were the only ones to land the fish in the boat! Caught several bass that weighed in between 3-3.5 LBs
