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Christopher Hinds
Bronze Ambassador
5/5/25
Species
Northern SnakeheadSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
71°
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Lipless Crankbaits
Structure
Points
Forage
Perch
Water Temperature
58°
Fish were setup on gravel points leading to spawning areas. The fish were incredibly shallow (1-2’) and burning a trap was the best way to catch them. A cold front moving through may push them back some, but the first wave of the spawn is coming soon.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Shad
The upper bay is really in that full spawn and transitioning to post spawn face with water temps ranging from 62 degrees Fahrenheit in the morning to 67 after a full day of sun. When you can find the grass the bass are around and in it. Swan Creek and the Flats are the most consistent producers at the moment with moving baits playing a part when there is a wind and finesse techniques paying off when it slicks off. Of course this is the bay and a shallow flipping bait is always active, however it was tough to get any consist flipping bite going.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Shakey Heads
Structure
Humps
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
62°
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Structure Jigs
Structure
Laydowns
Forage
Perch
Water Temperature
71°
The Upper Bay really is transitioning to post-spawn mode with water temps ranging from 68 to 75 by the afternoon. These fish love to be shallow and can be found on laydowns and docks. Of course the flats play a role, and looking for the changes or variants in the vast areas of grass can help to locate the fish. Paying attention to the tides is crucial for getting bites and navigation. Ultimately my practice did not pan out and I only weighed in 2 fish.
Zoom Super Chunk Jr. Black Blue Glitter / 2"
Out of Stock
Daiwa Tatula 100 Casting Reel - EOL Left / 7.3:1
Out of Stock
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Spinnerbaits
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Minnows
Riot Baits 1/2oz RSI spinner bait sultry shad color paired with keitech 4.8" fat swing impact
Species
Striped BassSeason
Fall
Technique
Topwater Walking
Structure
River Channels
Forage
Minnows
Topwater striper from the fall a while back
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Finesse Jigs
Structure
Docks
Riot baits minima jig with vigilante trailer in Riot color
Drum