Claytor Lake
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Smallmouth BassTechniqueWacky RigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureDocksCought multiple fish underdocks let the senko go to the bottom an soak mastiff held up great this fish me had me wrapped up under a dock an I still managed to get it out an land it
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Largemouth BassTechniqueSwim JigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureLaydownsClaytor is still fishing solid a lot of rain today. No giants today but several solid ones. All the fish I caught where on moving baits. Most of them came on a swim jig around lay downs in future spawning pockets. The water is slightly stained and the temp is around mid to higher 50s.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureDocks
The water was very clear. The temperature is mid 50s to 60. The bite was thought likely due completely blue bird skies.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)SeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureBrush Piles
Claytor is fishing pretty well. A lot of fish are going on bed. The main lake is muddy however back in creeks and deep pockets is clear. Most bite today came pitching and flipping a Berkeley General on a 3/16 oz weight.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureDocks
Look for beds in the back of main lake an creek pockets not a whole lot of fish on bed yet so you will have to cover alot of water might see 1 or 2 beds in every pocket
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueFinesse JigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureBrush Piles
Water Temperatures are mid to high 50s. Water is stained due to recent rain. Fish are starting to pull up to get ready to spawn. All fish today came on a jig.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)SeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureBrush Piles
Claytor is fishing pretty decent. The water still has stain to it and temperature in low 60s. A lot of fish are shallow. My most productive technique has been pitching a general on a lighter weight Texas rig. However many other techniques such has swim baits and chatterbaits could easily play a big role.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureDocks
Be on the look out for beds make sure your leader length between weight an hook is 4 to 5 inches had my big fish for the day was 4.27 it wrapt me up I honestly believe if I didn't have mastiff it would have broke me off also think the thin diameter helped me get the bite after I tried multiple baits with diffrent line
