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Spring Fishing Patterns on Lake Ray Hubbard

SeasonSpeciesWater TempBehavioral PatternsKey LocationsBest TechniquesForage TypesBait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Largemouth Bass58-65
  • Pre-spawn bass are actively moving into the backs of pockets and creek arms, transitioning from winter patterns to spawning areas
  • Fish are establishing ambush points near deep water access, particularly around flooded cover and grass edges
  • Flooded brush and cover in the backs of creek arms
  • Rock points and rip rap areas offering warmth
  • Grassy areas adjacent to creek channels
  • Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around flooded cover
  • Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') along rock and rip rap
  • Texas Rigs (Worming) through grass
  • Crawfish becoming active around rocky areas
  • Minnows in grassy areas
  • Shad schools in creek arms
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Crappie55-65
  • Pre-spawn crappie are transitioning from deeper winter areas to shallow spawning zones, actively feeding to build energy reserves
  • Fish are staging near spawning areas and becoming more aggressive, especially during warmer periods of the day
  • Brush piles in 8-12 feet of water near spawning flats
  • Protected coves with submerged vegetation
  • Bridge pylons and man-made structure adjacent to spawning areas
  • Bobbers with live minnows around brush piles
  • Crappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling)
  • Crappie Spider Rigging
  • Small minnows
  • Young shad
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Pink Colors
  • Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Pre-Spawn)White Bass52-62
  • White bass staging in pre-spawn areas near tributary mouths and current breaks, actively feeding as they prepare for spawning
  • Schools moving in waves through shallow flats and along channel edges during warming trends
  • Tributary mouths and incoming channel areas with current breaks
  • Secondary points and flats adjacent to spawning areas
  • Standing timber areas near creek channels
  • Blade Baits worked vertically along channel edges
  • Lipless Crankbaits retrieved through shallow staging areas
  • Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') along current breaks
  • Schooling shad in pre-spawn staging areas
  • Small baitfish concentrating near current breaks
  • Bold Striped Patterns
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Vibrant Assorted Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Striped Bass52-65
  • Pre-spawn Striped Bass are actively feeding and staging near spawning tributaries, following shad schools in transitional areas
  • Fish are making movements from winter deep water patterns to shallower staging areas, particularly during warming trends
  • River channel meets main lake points and flats - prime staging areas
  • Rip rap banks near tributary entrances - warming water attracts bait
  • Secondary points with access to deeper water - transition staging areas
  • Umbrella Rigs - mimics spring shad schools
  • Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) - effective for actively feeding fish
  • Bladed Jigs - creates reaction strikes in stained water
  • Shad schools beginning spring movements
  • Small baitfish congregating in warming areas
  • Bold Striped Patterns
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Spawn)Largemouth Bass52-65
  • Bass are transitioning to spawning areas, moving from pre-spawn staging areas to shallow flats and protected spawning pockets near rock banks and grass
  • Fish are becoming more aggressive and territorial as they prepare for and engage in spawning activities, with frequent feeding on bluegill in shallow areas
  • Rock banks with adjacent grass - primary spawning areas
  • Protected coves with hard bottom and cover
  • Shallow flats near deep water access
  • Texas Rigs (Worming) - proven effective in recent reports for working through grass and around rocks
  • Soft Jerkbaits - excellent for targeting pre-spawn fish
  • Spinnerbaits - effective in turbid water conditions around vegetation
  • Bluegill - primary forage noted in recent fishing reports
  • Crawfish - active in rocky areas during spring warming
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Spawn)Crappie58-68
  • Crappie moving shallow (2-8 feet) to spawn around brush piles, vegetation, and laydowns in protected areas
  • Males establishing and guarding nests while females stage slightly deeper, making frequent moves between staging and spawning areas
  • Actively feeding during dawn and dusk periods, with increased activity on warmer days
  • Protected coves with brush piles and laydowns in 2-8 feet of water
  • Secondary points near spawning areas with submerged vegetation
  • Bridge pylons and deeper structure in 8-12 feet for staging fish
  • Bobbers with small jigs worked around shallow cover
  • Crappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling) for precise presentations to visible structure
  • Crappie Spider Rigging for targeting staging fish in slightly deeper water
  • Small minnows and shad fry
  • Small insects and larvae around vegetation
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Pink Colors
  • Vibrant Assorted Colors
Spring (Spawn)White Bass58-68
  • White bass are actively spawning in tributary areas and current breaks, with males arriving first followed by females
  • Fish move in waves from deeper pre-spawn staging areas to shallow spawning grounds, particularly active during dawn and dusk
  • Tributary mouths and river sections with moderate current
  • Standing timber areas near spawning flats in 2-6 feet of water
  • Rocky points and gravel areas adjacent to deeper water
  • Inline Spinners worked parallel to current breaks
  • Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') around timber and points
  • Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) for imitating shad
  • Shad schools in tributary areas
  • Small baitfish gathering in spawning areas
  • Bold Striped Patterns
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Vibrant Assorted Colors
Spring (Spawn)Striped Bass58-68
  • Striped Bass are actively spawning in river sections and tributary areas, making aggressive movements between pre-spawn staging areas and spawning grounds
  • Fish are schooling heavily and making frequent shallow water appearances, especially during dawn and dusk periods
  • Post-spawn fish begin transitioning back to main lake points and channel edges, following shad movements
  • River channel areas and tributary inflows where spawning activity occurs
  • Main lake points adjacent to spawning areas for staging fish
  • Rip rap banks and bridge pillars near spawning grounds
  • Large Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked parallel to spawning areas
  • Umbrella Rigs for actively feeding fish around points
  • Spinnerbaits in shallow water during lowlight periods
  • Large schools of pre-spawn shad
  • Small baitfish congregating near spawning areas
  • Bold Striped Patterns
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)Largemouth Bass54-68
  • Post-spawn bass are actively feeding in shallow areas, particularly early in the day before wind creates turbidity
  • Fish are relating to emergent vegetation and shoreline cover, showing aggressive feeding behavior on both shad and crawfish
  • Reed lines and pocket areas within vegetation
  • Secondary points with shoreline weeds and cattails
  • Flooded brush in shallow water
  • Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) targeting pockets in vegetation
  • Bladed Jigs worked along weed edges
  • Swim Jigs through scattered vegetation
  • Shad moving into shallow areas
  • Crawfish active in rocky and vegetated areas
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)Crappie62-72
  • Post-spawn crappie are transitioning from shallow spawning areas to early summer patterns, actively feeding to recover energy
  • Fish are relating to structure in 8-15 feet of water, moving between brush piles and bridge pylons
  • Most active during morning and evening periods, suspending near structure during midday
  • Brush piles and laydowns in 8-15 feet adjacent to spawning flats
  • Bridge pylons and man-made structure near deeper water
  • Submerged vegetation edges where they transition to deeper water
  • Crappie Spider Rigging
  • Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling)
  • Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')
  • Small shad and minnows
  • Young-of-year baitfish
  • Small bluegill
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Pink Colors
  • Vibrant Assorted Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)White Bass58-72
  • White bass are actively schooling in post-spawn patterns, using standing timber as ambush points for feeding on shad
  • Fish are staying in the upper water column due to turbid conditions (1.9m Secchi), particularly active during low-light periods
  • Standing timber areas in shallow to medium depth zones
  • Current breaks and river influence areas where shad congregate
  • Points and irregular shoreline features near deeper water
  • Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') worked around timber
  • Spinnerbaits parallel to timber lines
  • Lipless Crankbaits for covering water and locating active schools
  • Shad schools in upper water column
  • Small baitfish relating to timber
  • Bold Striped Patterns
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Vibrant Assorted Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)Striped Bass58-72
  • Post-spawn Striped Bass are actively feeding to recover energy, moving between river and main lake areas following shad schools
  • Fish are becoming more aggressive and will stage near current-swept points and rip rap areas for ambush feeding opportunities
  • Current-swept main lake points where river channels meet the main lake
  • Rip rap areas along channel edges
  • Bridge pillars and adjacent deep water access
  • Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked along depth transitions
  • Spinnerbaits parallel to rip rap in low light conditions
  • Umbrella Rigs for actively feeding fish around bait schools
  • Shad schools moving from spawning areas to main lake
  • Small baitfish utilizing current breaks near structure
  • Bold Striped Patterns
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Natural Baitfish Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

SeasonSpeciesWater TempBehavioral PatternsKey LocationsBest TechniquesForage TypesBait Colors
SummerLargemouth Bass78-87
  • Actively feeding during early morning and late evening, focusing on shallow cover and grass edges
  • Moving deeper during midday heat, holding tight to matted grass and submerged vegetation
  • Matted grass and submerged vegetation in 6-10 foot range
  • Rip rap banks transitioning from shallow to deep water
  • Shoreline vegetation and reeds, especially during low light periods
  • Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around grass and wood cover
  • Football Jigs worked through grass lines and along rip rap
  • Frogs/Toads over matted vegetation during morning/evening
  • Crawfish - primary forage based on multiple recent reports
  • Insects - particularly around vegetation
  • Minnows - secondary forage around rip rap and deeper structure
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Chartreuse Colors
SummerCrappie75-85
  • Suspending near deep structure in 12-14 foot zones during summer heat, utilizing bridge pylons and rock ledges with brush piles as primary holding areas
  • Feeding actively during early morning and late evening, moving between structure and nearby feeding zones
  • Bridge pylons with adjacent brush piles in 12-14 foot depth range
  • Rock ledges with brush piles in 12-14 foot zones
  • Deep structure near river channel edges providing cooling refuge
  • Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')
  • Crappie Spider Rigging
  • Hover/Mid-Strolling
  • Minnows
  • Shad
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Light Neutral Colors
  • Bold Striped Patterns
SummerWhite Bass72-87
  • Actively schooling and chasing shad in the upper water column, especially during early morning and evening hours when light penetration is optimal in turbid conditions
  • Using standing timber and current breaks as ambush points for feeding on shad schools
  • Moving between main lake points and timber areas following bait movements throughout the day
  • Standing timber areas in 8-15 feet of water
  • Main lake points with current breaks
  • Shallow flats adjacent to deeper water where shad schools gather
  • Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') worked parallel to timber edges
  • Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) retrieved at varying speeds
  • Spinnerbaits worked through schooling areas
  • Lipless Crankbaits burned through bait schools
  • Shad schools in upper water column
  • Small baitfish relating to timber structure
  • Young-of-year shad in shallow areas
  • Bold Striped Patterns
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Vibrant Assorted Colors
SummerStriped Bass72-87
  • Striped Bass are likely to school and feed actively during early morning and late evening, suspending near thermocline during midday (typically 15-25 feet) due to summer temperatures
  • Fish are following large shad schools and utilizing current breaks and structure for ambush points, especially during low light periods
  • Main lake points and river channel edges adjacent to deep water, especially those with current breaks
  • Bridge pillars and rip rap areas where bait schools congregate
  • Deep main lake structure near thermocline depth that provides ambush opportunities
  • Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked along depth transitions near structure
  • Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') with umbrella rigs during midday hours
  • Hard Topwater (Walking) during early morning and late evening periods
  • Large schools of shad, particularly concentrated around structure and current breaks
  • Secondary forage fish utilizing similar structure
  • Bold Striped Patterns
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Lake Ray Hubbard

SeasonSpeciesWater TempBehavioral PatternsKey LocationsBest TechniquesForage TypesBait Colors
FallLargemouth Bass46-77
  • Bass are actively chasing shad in shallow water, transitioning between summer and winter patterns as water temperatures drop from 70s to 50s
  • Fish become more scattered as temperatures drop, with feeding windows becoming shorter but more intense
  • River channel areas with wood cover and thinning grass
  • Riprap areas near bridges and marinas
  • Shallow main lake points with rock structure
  • Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') - particularly effective around riprap and wood cover
  • Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) - successful for actively feeding fish
  • Spinnerbaits - effective in scattered bait situations
  • Shakey Heads - productive when fish are less active
  • Shad - primary forage based on multiple fishing reports
  • Crawfish - secondary forage particularly around riprap areas
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
FallCrappie58-72
  • Crappie are transitioning to deeper water and actively feeding to build up reserves for winter, concentrating around deep structure and following baitfish schools
  • Fish are more likely to school tightly during fall, especially around brush piles and bridge pylons in 12-18 feet of water
  • Bridge pylons and brush piles in 12-18 feet of water near channel edges
  • Deep creek channel bends with adjacent structure
  • Deeper sections of submerged vegetation edges where they meet channel swings
  • Crappie Spider Rigging
  • Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')
  • Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling)
  • Shad schools migrating to deeper water
  • Small minnows around structure
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Bold Striped Patterns
  • Dark Neutrals
FallWhite Bass58-72
  • White bass actively schooling and chasing shad in the upper water column, particularly during early morning and evening hours
  • Fish relating to current breaks and points where baitfish are concentrated by water movement
  • Aggressive feeding behavior as fish build energy reserves for winter
  • Main lake points and secondary points with current influence
  • Standing timber areas in 8-15 feet of water
  • River channel edges where current concentrates baitfish
  • Lipless Crankbaits worked at varying speeds through schooling areas
  • Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') along points and timber edges
  • Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) for imitating fleeing shad
  • Blade Baits for vertical presentations when fish are deeper
  • Shad schools concentrating in creek mouths and along points
  • Small baitfish using timber as cover
  • Young-of-year forage fish schooling in the upper water column
  • Bold Striped Patterns
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Vibrant Assorted Colors
FallStriped Bass58-72
  • Actively chasing shad schools as baitfish migrate to creek arms and main lake points
  • Moving between river and main lake areas following bait movements
  • Schooling aggressively near surface during feeding periods, especially during early morning and evening
  • Main lake points adjacent to river channel areas
  • Rip rap banks with deep water access
  • Bridge pillars and vertical structure near bait schools
  • Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked at varying depths around structure
  • Umbrella Rigs for actively feeding schools
  • Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+) for suspended fish near structure
  • Shad schools in pre-winter migration patterns
  • Secondary baitfish congregating near structure
  • Bold Striped Patterns
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

SeasonSpeciesWater TempBehavioral PatternsKey LocationsBest TechniquesForage TypesBait Colors
WinterLargemouth Bass42-68
  • Bass are transitioning to deeper, hard-structure areas as vegetation thins, with most active feeding during warmer parts of day when water temperatures rise above 50°F
  • Fish are showing preference for slower presentations in cold water (42-68°F range), particularly around hard structure like rip rap and remaining vegetation
  • Rip rap banks, particularly where they transition to deeper water (8-14 feet)
  • Healthy grass lines in river sections, especially during warmer periods
  • Stumps and laydowns adjacent to deeper water
  • Lipless Crankbaits worked slowly through remaining grass
  • Shallow diving crankbaits (0-6') targeting rip rap and wood structure
  • Ned rigs and blade baits for tough conditions and colder water
  • Shad schooling near hard structure and channel edges
  • Crawfish around rip rap and rocky areas
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Bold Striped Patterns
WinterCrappie45-52
  • Crappie are schooling tightly in deeper water, particularly along the river channel and near deep structure, following their primary forage base of shad/minnows
  • Fish are less active during coldest periods but will feed opportunistically during warming trends, especially during middle of day
  • Deep river channel edges in north end of lake, especially near adjacent structure
  • Bridge pylons and brush piles in 15-25 foot depth range
  • Deep water areas adjacent to submerged vegetation
  • Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+)
  • Crappie Spider Rigging
  • Blade Baits
  • Shad schools in deeper water
  • Small minnows concentrated near structure
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Pink Colors
  • Vibrant Assorted Colors
WinterWhite Bass42-52
  • White bass will school tightly in deeper water around structure, particularly in areas with current influence near river channels
  • Feeding activity becomes more concentrated during stable weather periods, with fish moving up in the water column during warmer winter days
  • Deep river channel bends with standing timber
  • Current breaks near deeper main lake points
  • Deeper sections of major creek arms where shad schools congregate
  • Blade Baits worked vertically through suspended fish schools
  • Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') along timber edges
  • Lipless Crankbaits retrieved slowly through suspended schools
  • Schooling Shad concentrated in deeper water
  • Small baitfish around timber structure
  • Bold Striped Patterns
  • Vibrant Assorted Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
WinterStriped Bass42-52
  • Striped Bass are schooling around vertical structure, particularly bridge pillars and deep points, targeting suspended baitfish in winter
  • Fish are making feeding moves in 3-5 second intervals followed by periods of holding near bottom structure
  • Bridge pillars and adjacent deep water areas
  • Main lake points with access to deep water
  • River channel edges near structure
  • Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) worked with medium retrieval and controlled drops
  • Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+) near vertical structure
  • Umbrella Rigs for schooling fish
  • Minnows
  • Shad
  • Bold Striped Patterns
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
  • Dark Neutrals

Key Seasonal Structures in Lake Ray Hubbard

SeasonSpeciesPrimary StructureSecondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Largemouth BassFlooded brush and cover in the backs of creek armsRock points and rip rap areas offering warmth
Spring (Pre-Spawn)CrappieBrush piles in 8-12 feet of water near spawning flatsProtected coves with submerged vegetation
Spring (Pre-Spawn)White BassTributary mouths and incoming channel areas with current breaksSecondary points and flats adjacent to spawning areas
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Striped BassRiver channel meets main lake points and flats - prime staging areasRip rap banks near tributary entrances - warming water attracts bait
Spring (Spawn)Largemouth BassRock banks with adjacent grass - primary spawning areasProtected coves with hard bottom and cover
Spring (Spawn)CrappieProtected coves with brush piles and laydowns in 2-8 feet of waterSecondary points near spawning areas with submerged vegetation
Spring (Spawn)White BassTributary mouths and river sections with moderate currentStanding timber areas near spawning flats in 2-6 feet of water
Spring (Spawn)Striped BassRiver channel areas and tributary inflows where spawning activity occursMain lake points adjacent to spawning areas for staging fish
Spring (Post-Spawn)Largemouth BassReed lines and pocket areas within vegetationSecondary points with shoreline weeds and cattails
Spring (Post-Spawn)CrappieBrush piles and laydowns in 8-15 feet adjacent to spawning flatsBridge pylons and man-made structure near deeper water
Spring (Post-Spawn)White BassStanding timber areas in shallow to medium depth zonesCurrent breaks and river influence areas where shad congregate
Spring (Post-Spawn)Striped BassCurrent-swept main lake points where river channels meet the main lakeRip rap areas along channel edges
SummerLargemouth BassMatted grass and submerged vegetation in 6-10 foot rangeRip rap banks transitioning from shallow to deep water
SummerCrappieBridge pylons with adjacent brush piles in 12-14 foot depth rangeRock ledges with brush piles in 12-14 foot zones
SummerWhite BassStanding timber areas in 8-15 feet of waterMain lake points with current breaks
SummerStriped BassMain lake points and river channel edges adjacent to deep water, especially those with current breaksBridge pillars and rip rap areas where bait schools congregate
FallLargemouth BassRiver channel areas with wood cover and thinning grassRiprap areas near bridges and marinas
FallCrappieBridge pylons and brush piles in 12-18 feet of water near channel edgesDeep creek channel bends with adjacent structure
FallWhite BassMain lake points and secondary points with current influenceStanding timber areas in 8-15 feet of water
FallStriped BassMain lake points adjacent to river channel areasRip rap banks with deep water access
WinterLargemouth BassRip rap banks, particularly where they transition to deeper water (8-14 feet)Healthy grass lines in river sections, especially during warmer periods
WinterCrappieDeep river channel edges in north end of lake, especially near adjacent structureBridge pylons and brush piles in 15-25 foot depth range
WinterWhite BassDeep river channel bends with standing timberCurrent breaks near deeper main lake points
WinterStriped BassBridge pillars and adjacent deep water areasMain lake points with access to deep water

Primary Forage by Season

SeasonSpeciesPrimary ForageSecondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Largemouth BassCrawfish becoming active around rocky areasMinnows in grassy areas
Spring (Pre-Spawn)CrappieSmall minnowsYoung shad
Spring (Pre-Spawn)White BassSchooling shad in pre-spawn staging areasSmall baitfish concentrating near current breaks
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Striped BassShad schools beginning spring movementsSmall baitfish congregating in warming areas
Spring (Spawn)Largemouth BassBluegill - primary forage noted in recent fishing reportsCrawfish - active in rocky areas during spring warming
Spring (Spawn)CrappieSmall minnows and shad frySmall insects and larvae around vegetation
Spring (Spawn)White BassShad schools in tributary areasSmall baitfish gathering in spawning areas
Spring (Spawn)Striped BassLarge schools of pre-spawn shadSmall baitfish congregating near spawning areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)Largemouth BassShad moving into shallow areasCrawfish active in rocky and vegetated areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)CrappieSmall shad and minnowsYoung-of-year baitfish
Spring (Post-Spawn)White BassShad schools in upper water columnSmall baitfish relating to timber
Spring (Post-Spawn)Striped BassShad schools moving from spawning areas to main lakeSmall baitfish utilizing current breaks near structure
SummerLargemouth BassCrawfish - primary forage based on multiple recent reportsInsects - particularly around vegetation
SummerCrappieMinnowsShad
SummerWhite BassShad schools in upper water columnSmall baitfish relating to timber structure
SummerStriped BassLarge schools of shad, particularly concentrated around structure and current breaksSecondary forage fish utilizing similar structure
FallLargemouth BassShad - primary forage based on multiple fishing reportsCrawfish - secondary forage particularly around riprap areas
FallCrappieShad schools migrating to deeper waterSmall minnows around structure
FallWhite BassShad schools concentrating in creek mouths and along pointsSmall baitfish using timber as cover
FallStriped BassShad schools in pre-winter migration patternsSecondary baitfish congregating near structure
WinterLargemouth BassShad schooling near hard structure and channel edgesCrawfish around rip rap and rocky areas
WinterCrappieShad schools in deeper waterSmall minnows concentrated near structure
WinterWhite BassSchooling Shad concentrated in deeper waterSmall baitfish around timber structure
WinterStriped BassMinnowsShad

Bait Colors by Season for Lake Ray Hubbard

SeasonSpeciesBait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Largemouth Bass
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Crappie
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Pink Colors
  • Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Pre-Spawn)White Bass
  • Bold Striped Patterns
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Vibrant Assorted Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Striped Bass
  • Bold Striped Patterns
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Spawn)Largemouth Bass
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Spawn)Crappie
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Pink Colors
  • Vibrant Assorted Colors
Spring (Spawn)White Bass
  • Bold Striped Patterns
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Vibrant Assorted Colors
Spring (Spawn)Striped Bass
  • Bold Striped Patterns
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)Largemouth Bass
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)Crappie
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Pink Colors
  • Vibrant Assorted Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)White Bass
  • Bold Striped Patterns
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Vibrant Assorted Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)Striped Bass
  • Bold Striped Patterns
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
SummerLargemouth Bass
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Chartreuse Colors
SummerCrappie
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Light Neutral Colors
  • Bold Striped Patterns
SummerWhite Bass
  • Bold Striped Patterns
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Vibrant Assorted Colors
SummerStriped Bass
  • Bold Striped Patterns
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
FallLargemouth Bass
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
FallCrappie
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Bold Striped Patterns
  • Dark Neutrals
FallWhite Bass
  • Bold Striped Patterns
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Vibrant Assorted Colors
FallStriped Bass
  • Bold Striped Patterns
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
WinterLargemouth Bass
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Bold Striped Patterns
WinterCrappie
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Pink Colors
  • Vibrant Assorted Colors
WinterWhite Bass
  • Bold Striped Patterns
  • Vibrant Assorted Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
WinterStriped Bass
  • Bold Striped Patterns
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
  • Dark Neutrals