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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Lipless Crankbaits
Structure
Points
Forage
Perch
Water Temperature
58°
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Shakey Heads
Structure
Humps
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
62°
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
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
Striped BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Vertical Jigging 20'+
Structure
Ledges
Forage
Shad
Another decent sized one from the winter jigging season. Fishing in December in shorts and a tee-shirt, can't beat it.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
Structure
Docks
Forage
Shad
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Laydowns
Drum
