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Largemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureSubmerged VegetationFish are starting to become active with the warm temperatures so far this year. Bass are starting to actively chase baitfish into shallow areas and submerged vegetation.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureRip Rap
Was able to find some pretty good fish on rip rap despite the super dirty, low water conditions. The water was still pretty cold, so they weren’t eating it very well, mainly getting the back hook, but I was happy I could get a reaction bite. First bass of 2025 was a 4lber so hopefully that’s a good sign!
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueLipless CrankbaitsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureRip Rap
The pre-spawn bite is on! The fish have made their way shallow to the warmer water and are holding to rocks and underwater cover that retains warmth. Fish were actively chasing crankbaits. Finesse fishing did not yield any results. The bite will continue to get better as the weather warms up.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureRip Rap
Target rip rap points with flat sided crankbait.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSpinnerbaitsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureLily Pads
The water is starting to warm up and the temperature outside is rising. Fish are becoming very active pre spawn and chasing moving baits like spinnerbaits, swim jigs, and crankbaits. Fish can be found in and around areas of cover like lily pads that are growing.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSwim JigsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureLily Pads
This swim jig works well in or around the remaining lily pad stalks present from last year. Great in open water near pad areas as well.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSpinnerbaitsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureLily Pads
Water level is extremely low. Lily pad stalks being exposed offer fantastic cover for fish that will be starting to make beds as the water continues to warm up. Fish are currently feeding after the long winter.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSpinnerbaitsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureLily Pads
Bass are still pre-spawn because of the long winter. As the weather warms up schools of shad are moving into shallow water among the lily pads that are starting to grow. White and shad color spinnerbaits are working well, especially in bright sunlight. Under cloudy skies and chocolate milk colored water more natural darker colors such as bluegill have been working also.
