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Spring Fishing Patterns on Enemy Swim Lake

SeasonSpeciesWater TempBehavioral PatternsKey LocationsBest TechniquesForage TypesBait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Smallmouth Bass58-65
  • Pre-spawn smallmouth bass actively feeding in shallow water, moving up from winter locations to stage near spawning areas
  • Fish are targeting crawfish heavily on and around rocky structure, showing aggressive feeding behavior in warming waters
  • Isolated boulders in 3-8 foot depth range, especially those near potential spawning flats
  • Rocky points and transitions where deeper water meets shallow flats
  • Hard-bottom areas near grass/coontail edges in 10-18 foot range serving as transition zones
  • Tubes worked slowly along bottom around boulder areas
  • Hard Jerkbaits with longer pauses between twitches in cooler water
  • Ned Rigs worked methodically around rock structure
  • Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy
  • Small perch in slightly deeper transition areas
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Largemouth Bass52-58
  • Pre-spawn largemouth are actively feeding in rotational patterns on main lake points, with 15-25 cast windows of aggressive feeding before moving
  • Fish are staging between shallow grass areas (7-10 feet) and deeper main lake structure, making feeding moves into vegetation
  • Main lake points adjacent to spawning bays, particularly those with deep water access
  • Grass edges in 7-10 foot depth range
  • Protected bays with emerging vegetation
  • Hard Jerkbaits worked with longer pauses, especially the deeper-diving models
  • Swim Jigs worked through emerging vegetation
  • Bladed Jigs around grass edges
  • Perch - primary forage based on multiple successful reports
  • Bluegill - secondary forage mentioned in vegetation areas
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
  • Green Colors
  • Natural Craw Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)White Bass48-58
  • White bass beginning to stage near tributary areas and main lake points before spawning run, actively feeding to build energy reserves
  • Fish moving in loose schools, transitioning between winter deep water areas and pre-spawn staging locations
  • Becoming more aggressive as water temperatures rise, with feeding activity increasing during stable weather periods
  • Main lake points adjacent to spawning tributaries or channels
  • Transitional areas between deep winter holes and shallow spawning flats
  • Wind-blown shorelines with good depth transitions
  • Blade Baits worked with aggressive vertical hops near staging points
  • Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) retrieved steadily through transitional depths
  • Lipless Crankbaits worked with yo-yo retrieves parallel to depth changes
  • Young-of-year Perch congregating near points and transition areas
  • Small baitfish schools moving shallow with warming trends
  • Larger shiners transitioning to spawning areas
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
  • Metallic Colors
  • Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Crappie52-62
  • Crappie are transitioning to shallow pre-spawn staging areas, especially around reed beds, actively feeding on insects and small baitfish
  • Fish are becoming more active with warming water temperatures, showing preference for protected areas with emerging vegetation
  • Reed beds in 2-6 feet of water, especially in protected bays
  • Secondary points leading into spawning bays
  • Shallow brush piles near spawning areas
  • Bobbers with small jigs worked slowly around reeds
  • Crappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling) with light jigs near vegetation
  • Hover/Mid-Strolling along edges of reed beds
  • Insects, particularly emerging aquatic insects
  • Small baitfish gathering in warming shallows
  • Juvenile bluegill in and around vegetation
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Pink Colors
  • Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Spawn)Smallmouth Bass65-75
  • Fish are actively engaged in spawning behavior, with some smallmouth on beds while others are transitioning between pre and post-spawn phases
  • Actively feeding during movement periods between spawning activities, particularly around sand to rock transition areas
  • Sand to rock transitions in 4-8 foot depth range
  • Isolated boulders and rock piles in shallow water
  • Protected spawning bays with hard bottom
  • Ned Rigs worked slowly along transitions
  • Tubes dragged or hopped on bottom
  • Small paddletails swam near structure
  • Crawfish - primary forage evidenced by multiple reports
  • Small baitfish in shallow transitions
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)Largemouth Bass58-65
  • Largemouth bass moving from pre-spawn staging areas to spawning flats, actively searching for and establishing nesting sites in protected areas
  • Males become aggressive and territorial, defending nests, while females move between deeper staging areas and shallow spawning zones
  • Protected shallow bays and coves with coontail and grass edges in 2-4 feet of water
  • Secondary points adjacent to spawning flats with access to deeper water
  • Shallow areas near docks providing both cover and stable spawning substrate
  • Wacky Rigs worked slowly around visible beds and spawning areas
  • Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) targeting grass edges and dock posts
  • Soft Jerkbaits for cruising fish between spawning areas
  • Bluegill starting to move shallow and establish their own spawning areas
  • Perch relating to grass edges and shallow structure
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Green Colors
  • Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Spawn)White Bass52-65
  • Actively staging and moving into spawning areas, typically in protected bays and along gradual slopes
  • Schooling behavior intensifies as fish gather in pre-spawn locations
  • Feeding becomes more aggressive as fish prepare for spawning activity
  • Protected bays with gradual slopes and firm bottom
  • Main lake points adjacent to spawning bays
  • Shallow flats near deep water access
  • Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) worked steadily through spawning areas
  • Blade Baits worked with lift-and-drop retrieve near staging areas
  • Inline Spinners cast parallel to shorelines in spawning bays
  • Young perch in shallow areas
  • Small baitfish schools staging near spawning areas
  • Emerging juvenile fish near weedbeds
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
  • Light Neutral Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Spawn)Crappie58-68
  • Crappies are moving into shallow spawning areas, particularly reed beds, preparing nests and becoming more aggressive in their feeding patterns
  • Fish are staging in pre-spawn areas near reed beds during cooler periods, moving into the shallows during warmer parts of the day
  • Shallow reed beds in 2-6 feet of water, especially in protected bays
  • Transition areas between reeds and deeper water for staging fish
  • Protected coves with emerging vegetation
  • Bobbers with small jigs suspended 2-4 feet deep near reed edges
  • Crappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling) with light jigs around spawning areas
  • Live Bait Rigs when fish are less aggressive during cold fronts
  • Small insects and larvae becoming active in warming waters
  • Young-of-year bluegill and small baitfish
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Pink Colors
  • Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)Smallmouth Bass70-78
  • Smallmouth bass are actively feeding in deeper transition zones (12-22ft), showing aggressive behavior towards both perch and crawfish forage
  • Fish are schooling on offshore structure and relating heavily to grass edges and rock structure during post-spawn recovery
  • Deep weed edges and coontail breaks in 10-18ft
  • Offshore rock piles and isolated boulders in 12-22ft
  • Sand grass transition areas in 10-18ft
  • Tubes worked aggressively along structure and weed edges
  • Drop Shot when fish are spotted on electronics in deeper water
  • Small swimbaits for suspended fish over structure
  • Yellow Perch in offshore areas
  • Crawfish around rock and hard bottom areas
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)Largemouth Bass62-72
  • Post-spawn largemouth are actively feeding to recover energy, transitioning between spawning flats and early summer patterns
  • Fish are utilizing grass edges and points as primary feeding zones, particularly during morning and evening periods
  • Grass edges in 7-10 feet adjacent to spawning flats
  • Main lake points with submerged vegetation
  • Protected coves with emerging weed growth
  • Soft Jerkbaits worked erratically along grass edges
  • Texas Rigs (Worming) through scattered grass
  • Spinnerbaits parallel to weed edges in wind
  • Perch moving along weed edges
  • Bluegill beginning to establish in shallow grass areas
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
  • Green Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)White Bass58-68
  • Post-spawn white bass are actively feeding and recuperating, forming loose schools that chase baitfish in the upper water column
  • Fish are transitioning from spawning areas to main lake feeding zones, using points and weedlines as migration routes
  • Main lake points where spawning areas transition to deeper water
  • Emerging weedlines in 10-16 foot depth range
  • Secondary points with access to open water feeding areas
  • Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) worked at varying speeds along points and weedlines
  • Inline Spinners cast parallel to structure and retrieved steadily
  • Lipless Crankbaits worked through transitional areas between spawning flats and deeper water
  • Young-of-year perch gathering in emerging weed growth
  • Small baitfish schools moving to post-spawn feeding areas
  • Juvenile panfish in shallow to mid-depth ranges
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
  • Light Neutral Colors
  • Metallic Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)Crappie62-72
  • Transitioning from shallow spawning areas to early summer patterns, gradually moving to deeper water but still making frequent feeding moves to shallow zones
  • Actively feeding during early morning and evening periods, utilizing weedline edges and dock areas as primary ambush points
  • Weedlines at 10-16 foot depths where crappies stage during post-spawn
  • Dock areas providing shade and structure
  • Secondary points near spawning reed beds
  • Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling) along weedline edges
  • Crappie Dock Shooting for fish holding under docks
  • Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') for suspended fish
  • Small insects and larvae near weed edges
  • Young-of-year bluegill in shallow areas
  • Small perch around dock areas
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
  • Pink Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

SeasonSpeciesWater TempBehavioral PatternsKey LocationsBest TechniquesForage TypesBait Colors
SummerSmallmouth Bass70-78
  • Fish are relating strongly to deeper structure (15-22ft) during midday hours, with active feeding periods near rocky structures and weed edges
  • Showing clear preference for crawfish in rocky areas while also targeting perch in open water and near deep weed edges
  • Exhibiting both bottom-oriented feeding (crawfish) and suspended activity when chasing baitfish
  • Rock piles and boulder fields in 15-22 foot range
  • Deep weed edges (coontail/sand grass) in 8-17 feet
  • Isolated rock structures near deep water access
  • Drop Shot worked vertically over deeper structure
  • Tubes dragged and hopped along bottom on rock piles
  • Texas Rigs worked through vegetation in 3-9 feet
  • Crawfish - primary forage especially around rocky structure
  • Perch - particularly in deeper, open water areas
  • Bluegill - secondary forage especially near vegetation
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
SummerLargemouth Bass72-78
  • Largemouth bass are exhibiting strong dock-oriented patterns, especially after sunrise, with fish actively feeding and reloading under shaded dock areas
  • Fish are showing aggressive feeding behavior, particularly responsive to skipped presentations, suggesting they're actively hunting bluegill in these areas
  • Docks with deep water access, particularly those with shade during mid-day
  • Grass edges near deep water, especially where coontail meets deeper breaks
  • Protected coves with complex shoreline structure
  • Wacky Rigs skipped under docks for precise presentations
  • Spinnerbaits worked along dock edges and through gaps
  • Lipless Crankbaits for covering water and locating active fish
  • Bluegill, particularly around dock structures
  • Yellow Perch, especially along weed edges
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
SummerWhite Bass72-78
  • Actively schooling and chasing bait in open water, particularly during early morning and evening periods
  • Utilizing main lake points and deep weedlines (16+ ft) as staging areas between feeding periods
  • Showing pelagic behavior with roaming schools following baitfish in the main lake basin
  • Main lake points adjacent to deep water
  • Outside weedlines in 16+ feet of water
  • Open water areas where bait schools are present
  • Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) worked at varying speeds to match bait movement
  • Finesse Hair Jigs worked vertically through suspended schools
  • Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') when fish are holding deeper
  • Perch
  • Small baitfish schools in open water
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
  • Light Neutral Colors
SummerCrappie68-78
  • Crappie are establishing summer patterns, holding near deep weedlines at 10-16 feet and utilizing dock shade during bright conditions
  • Transitioning between active feeding periods during dawn/dusk and suspended patterns during midday
  • Suspending near structure and actively feeding on small baitfish and insects
  • Deep weedlines at 10-16 foot depths
  • Shaded areas under and between docks
  • Deeper edges of reed beds where they meet deeper water
  • Crappie Dock Shooting
  • Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')
  • Hover/Mid-Strolling
  • Small bluegills and young-of-year perch
  • Aquatic insects
  • Small minnows around weed edges
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
  • Light Neutral Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Enemy Swim Lake

SeasonSpeciesWater TempBehavioral PatternsKey LocationsBest TechniquesForage TypesBait Colors
FallSmallmouth Bass55-68
  • Actively feeding on baitfish and crawfish to build energy reserves for winter, with aggressive feeding periods during stable weather
  • Following baitfish schools and transitioning between summer deep structure and shallower feeding areas
  • Most active during midday periods when water temperatures reach optimal range
  • Rock piles and boulder fields in 12-18ft range near deep water access
  • Deep weed edges in 10-18ft range, especially where they intersect with rock structure
  • Main lake points with mixed rock and sand transitions
  • Drop Shot with finesse baits worked slowly along deep structure
  • Spybaits worked through suspended fish near structure
  • Ned Rigs dragged slowly on rock transitions
  • Blade Baits worked vertically when fish are actively feeding on baitfish
  • Yellow Perch schooling in deeper water
  • Crawfish still active on rock structures
  • Baitfish schools suspending near structure
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Metallic Colors
FallLargemouth Bass52-68
  • Following baitfish schools (primarily perch) to shallower flats and coves as water cools
  • Actively feeding during midday periods when water temperatures are optimal
  • Transitioning between summer dock patterns and fall feeding locations with frequent stops on points
  • Main lake points adjacent to deep water access
  • Grass edges in 8-12 feet of water
  • Shallow flats near creek channels with remaining vegetation
  • Spinnerbaits worked parallel to grass edges
  • Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) for matching fall baitfish
  • Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') along points and transitions
  • Yellow Perch schools moving shallow
  • Bluegill remaining in vegetation edges
  • Smaller baitfish congregating in schools
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Green Colors
FallWhite Bass52-68
  • Actively schooling and chasing baitfish, following forage to deeper main lake areas as water cools
  • Feeding aggressively in early morning and late afternoon, targeting perch and shad schools
  • Moving between deep holding areas (16-25ft) and middepth feeding zones (8-15ft) based on light and temperature
  • Main lake points with access to deep water, especially those adjacent to flats
  • Deep weedline edges in 12-16 foot range where vegetation is still healthy
  • Offshore humps and structures near primary lake basins
  • Blade Baits worked vertically through suspended schools
  • Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) retrieved steadily along depth transitions
  • Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') when fish are holding tight to structure
  • Yellow Perch concentrating near deep weedlines
  • Young-of-year baitfish schooling in open water
  • Remaining shallow water minnows moving to deeper structure
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
  • Metallic Colors
  • Light Neutral Colors
FallCrappie52-65
  • Crappie are transitioning from summer deep weedline patterns to suspended schools following baitfish in the water column
  • Fish become more aggressive in feeding with cooling water temperatures, forming larger schools
  • Movement patterns follow daily temperature changes, with fish moving shallower during prime feeding periods
  • Deep weedline edges at 10-16 feet where vegetation is starting to die back
  • Protected coves with remaining green vegetation
  • Deeper dock areas providing shade and structure
  • Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling) along weedline edges and through suspended schools
  • Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') when fish are holding tight to structure
  • Crappie Spider Rigging for covering water and targeting suspended fish
  • Small bluegills and young-of-year perch
  • Late-season insects near remaining vegetation
  • Small minnows schooling in protected areas
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
  • Purple Colors

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

SeasonSpeciesWater TempBehavioral PatternsKey LocationsBest TechniquesForage TypesBait Colors
WinterCrappie38-45
  • Crappie are suspending in deeper water, often near steeper breaks and protected areas, moving less but still feeding opportunistically
  • Fish tend to school more tightly in winter, with multiple fish often found in the same location once located
  • Deep weedline edges in 10-16 foot range, especially near points or breaks
  • Protected bays with deeper water access
  • Deeper dock areas that provide both cover and access to depth
  • Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')
  • Hover/Mid-Strolling
  • Crappie Spider Rigging
  • Small bluegill and perch fry
  • Winter-hardy aquatic insects
  • Smaller baitfish concentrated in schools
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
  • Purple Colors
IceCrappie34-39
  • Crappie are suspending in schools over deeper basins and near deep weedline edges, typically 12-20 feet down
  • Feeding activity is most intense during early morning and late afternoon, with shorter feeding windows than other seasons
  • Fish are less active but will actively feed on smaller presentations that mimic winter forage
  • Deep basin areas adjacent to the summer weedline (10-16 foot range)
  • Deep holes near reed bed areas that served as spring spawning grounds
  • Deeper sections near docks where summer crappies gathered
  • Ice Fishing Jigs worked with subtle movements just above the school
  • Ice Fishing Spoons for more aggressive fish and to attract schools
  • Ice Fishing Tip-Ups set at various depths to locate suspended schools
  • Small invertebrates and zooplankton
  • Juvenile bluegill and perch
  • Winter-hardy aquatic insects
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Pink Colors
  • Natural Baitfish Colors

Key Seasonal Structures in Enemy Swim Lake

SeasonSpeciesPrimary StructureSecondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Smallmouth BassIsolated boulders in 3-8 foot depth range, especially those near potential spawning flatsRocky points and transitions where deeper water meets shallow flats
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Largemouth BassMain lake points adjacent to spawning bays, particularly those with deep water accessGrass edges in 7-10 foot depth range
Spring (Pre-Spawn)White BassMain lake points adjacent to spawning tributaries or channelsTransitional areas between deep winter holes and shallow spawning flats
Spring (Pre-Spawn)CrappieReed beds in 2-6 feet of water, especially in protected baysSecondary points leading into spawning bays
Spring (Spawn)Smallmouth BassSand to rock transitions in 4-8 foot depth rangeIsolated boulders and rock piles in shallow water
Spring (Spawn)Largemouth BassProtected shallow bays and coves with coontail and grass edges in 2-4 feet of waterSecondary points adjacent to spawning flats with access to deeper water
Spring (Spawn)White BassProtected bays with gradual slopes and firm bottomMain lake points adjacent to spawning bays
Spring (Spawn)CrappieShallow reed beds in 2-6 feet of water, especially in protected baysTransition areas between reeds and deeper water for staging fish
Spring (Post-Spawn)Smallmouth BassDeep weed edges and coontail breaks in 10-18ftOffshore rock piles and isolated boulders in 12-22ft
Spring (Post-Spawn)Largemouth BassGrass edges in 7-10 feet adjacent to spawning flatsMain lake points with submerged vegetation
Spring (Post-Spawn)White BassMain lake points where spawning areas transition to deeper waterEmerging weedlines in 10-16 foot depth range
Spring (Post-Spawn)CrappieWeedlines at 10-16 foot depths where crappies stage during post-spawnDock areas providing shade and structure
SummerSmallmouth BassRock piles and boulder fields in 15-22 foot rangeDeep weed edges (coontail/sand grass) in 8-17 feet
SummerLargemouth BassDocks with deep water access, particularly those with shade during mid-dayGrass edges near deep water, especially where coontail meets deeper breaks
SummerWhite BassMain lake points adjacent to deep waterOutside weedlines in 16+ feet of water
SummerCrappieDeep weedlines at 10-16 foot depthsShaded areas under and between docks
FallSmallmouth BassRock piles and boulder fields in 12-18ft range near deep water accessDeep weed edges in 10-18ft range, especially where they intersect with rock structure
FallLargemouth BassMain lake points adjacent to deep water accessGrass edges in 8-12 feet of water
FallWhite BassMain lake points with access to deep water, especially those adjacent to flatsDeep weedline edges in 12-16 foot range where vegetation is still healthy
FallCrappieDeep weedline edges at 10-16 feet where vegetation is starting to die backProtected coves with remaining green vegetation
WinterCrappieDeep weedline edges in 10-16 foot range, especially near points or breaksProtected bays with deeper water access
IceCrappieDeep basin areas adjacent to the summer weedline (10-16 foot range)Deep holes near reed bed areas that served as spring spawning grounds

Primary Forage by Season

SeasonSpeciesPrimary ForageSecondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Smallmouth BassCrawfish emerging from winter dormancySmall perch in slightly deeper transition areas
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Largemouth BassPerch - primary forage based on multiple successful reportsBluegill - secondary forage mentioned in vegetation areas
Spring (Pre-Spawn)White BassYoung-of-year Perch congregating near points and transition areasSmall baitfish schools moving shallow with warming trends
Spring (Pre-Spawn)CrappieInsects, particularly emerging aquatic insectsSmall baitfish gathering in warming shallows
Spring (Spawn)Smallmouth BassCrawfish - primary forage evidenced by multiple reportsSmall baitfish in shallow transitions
Spring (Spawn)Largemouth BassBluegill starting to move shallow and establish their own spawning areasPerch relating to grass edges and shallow structure
Spring (Spawn)White BassYoung perch in shallow areasSmall baitfish schools staging near spawning areas
Spring (Spawn)CrappieSmall insects and larvae becoming active in warming watersYoung-of-year bluegill and small baitfish
Spring (Post-Spawn)Smallmouth BassYellow Perch in offshore areasCrawfish around rock and hard bottom areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)Largemouth BassPerch moving along weed edgesBluegill beginning to establish in shallow grass areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)White BassYoung-of-year perch gathering in emerging weed growthSmall baitfish schools moving to post-spawn feeding areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)CrappieSmall insects and larvae near weed edgesYoung-of-year bluegill in shallow areas
SummerSmallmouth BassCrawfish - primary forage especially around rocky structurePerch - particularly in deeper, open water areas
SummerLargemouth BassBluegill, particularly around dock structuresYellow Perch, especially along weed edges
SummerWhite BassPerchSmall baitfish schools in open water
SummerCrappieSmall bluegills and young-of-year perchAquatic insects
FallSmallmouth BassYellow Perch schooling in deeper waterCrawfish still active on rock structures
FallLargemouth BassYellow Perch schools moving shallowBluegill remaining in vegetation edges
FallWhite BassYellow Perch concentrating near deep weedlinesYoung-of-year baitfish schooling in open water
FallCrappieSmall bluegills and young-of-year perchLate-season insects near remaining vegetation
WinterCrappieSmall bluegill and perch fryWinter-hardy aquatic insects
IceCrappieSmall invertebrates and zooplanktonJuvenile bluegill and perch

Bait Colors by Season for Enemy Swim Lake

SeasonSpeciesBait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Smallmouth Bass
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Largemouth Bass
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
  • Green Colors
  • Natural Craw Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)White Bass
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
  • Metallic Colors
  • Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Crappie
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Pink Colors
  • Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Spawn)Smallmouth Bass
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)Largemouth Bass
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Green Colors
  • Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Spawn)White Bass
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
  • Light Neutral Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Spawn)Crappie
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Pink Colors
  • Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)Smallmouth Bass
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)Largemouth Bass
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
  • Green Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)White Bass
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
  • Light Neutral Colors
  • Metallic Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)Crappie
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
  • Pink Colors
SummerSmallmouth Bass
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
SummerLargemouth Bass
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
SummerWhite Bass
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
  • Light Neutral Colors
SummerCrappie
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
  • Light Neutral Colors
FallSmallmouth Bass
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Metallic Colors
FallLargemouth Bass
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Green Colors
FallWhite Bass
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
  • Metallic Colors
  • Light Neutral Colors
FallCrappie
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
  • Purple Colors
WinterCrappie
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
  • Purple Colors
IceCrappie
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Pink Colors
  • Natural Baitfish Colors