| Spring (Pre-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 42-52 | - Largemouth bass are transitioning from winter patterns to pre-spawn staging areas, actively feeding but still influenced by cold water temperatures around 44°F
- Fish are showing increased feeding activity on crawfish around rocky structures, as evidenced by recent fishing reports
| - Rock piles and chunk rock banks - proven productive in recent tournament reports
- Pilings with nearby rocky structure - mentioned in recent fishing success
- Transition areas between shallow flats and deeper water - typical pre-spawn staging zones
| - Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') - proven effective in recent tournament success
- Finesse Jigs - documented success around pilings
- Ned Rig - mentioned as generating bites in recent tournament
- Drop Shot - showing promise in recent reports
| - Crawfish - primary forage based on multiple recent catches and reports
- Small baitfish - secondary forage during pre-spawn period
| - Natural Craw Colors
- Dark Neutrals
- Vibrant Craw Colors
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| Spring (Pre-Spawn) | Smallmouth Bass | 48-62 | - Smallmouth bass transitioning from winter depths to pre-spawn staging areas, becoming increasingly active as water temperatures rise
- Fish actively feeding to build energy reserves for spawning, particularly during warmer periods of the day
| - Rock piles and boulder fields adjacent to spawning flats in 8-15 foot depth range
- Main lake points with chunk rock transitioning to deeper water
- Protected coves with rocky structure receiving afternoon sun
| - Blade Baits worked with slow yo-yo retrieves along rocky transition areas
- Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) slow rolled near bottom structure
- Tubes dragged and hopped through rock piles
| - Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy
- Yellow Perch in transitional areas
- Shad schools staging in pre-spawn locations
| - Natural Craw Colors
- Natural Baitfish Colors
- Dark Neutrals
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| Spring (Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 54-62 | - Bass actively moving into spawning areas, focusing on rocky areas and shallow structure with water temperatures between 54-62°F
- Feeding heavily on crawfish around hard structure, particularly during pre-spawn staging
| - Rocky areas and rip rap, especially wind-blown areas with chunk rock
- Boulder fields and rock piles in spawning depth zones
- Transition areas between spawning flats and deeper water
| - Shakey Heads worked slowly around rocky structure
- Football Jigs dragged along rock transitions
- Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') worked along rip rap
- Finesse Jigs worked carefully around boulders and rock piles
| - Crawfish - primary forage based on multiple reports
- Bluegill beginning to move shallow for spawning
| - Natural Craw Colors
- Dark Neutrals
- Green Colors
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| Spring (Spawn) | Smallmouth Bass | 48-62 | - Smallmouth bass transitioning into spawn mode, actively moving to shallow rock-laden areas with warming water
- Fish showing preference for muddier, warmer pockets, likely staging in pre-spawn areas
- Aggressive feeding patterns emerging as evidenced by reaction to moving baits
| - Chunk rock and boulder areas in warmer, protected bays
- Secondary points with mixed rock near spawning flats
- Rocky shorelines adjacent to deeper water
| - Spinnerbaits worked with slow rolling retrieve in shallow areas
- Lipless Crankbaits worked just above rock structure
- Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) for more finesse approach in clearer sections
| - Perch
- Crawfish emerging from winter habitats
| - Chartreuse Colors
- Natural Baitfish Colors
- Vibrant Craw Colors
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| Spring (Post-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 60-72 | - Post-spawn largemouth bass are transitioning to summer patterns, actively feeding to recover energy after spawning. Fish are relating to hard structure and showing increased aggression
- Fish are moving between shallow and mid-depth zones, particularly active around transition areas from chunk rock to gravel as noted in recent reports
| - Rock-to-gravel transition areas, particularly around rip rap as evidenced by recent successful reports
- Brush piles in slightly deeper water, where fish are staging during their transition to summer patterns
- Rock piles, especially those near spawning flats where post-spawn fish are recuperating
| - Bladed Jigs - recent reports show strong success with chatterbaits, especially during evening hours
- Ned Rigs - proven effective on rip rap areas as shown in recent catches
- Shakey Heads - particularly effective around brush piles as indicated in recent reports
| - Crawfish - multiple recent reports indicate crawfish are a primary forage
- Bluegill - mentioned in recent reports as an active forage source
| - Natural Craw Colors
- Dark Neutrals
- Vibrant Craw Colors
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| Spring (Post-Spawn) | Smallmouth Bass | 62-72 | - Post-spawn smallmouth are aggressively feeding to recover energy, often relating to rocky transition areas between spawning flats and summer haunts
- Fish are primarily feeding during morning and evening hours, moving between shallow and mid-depth zones throughout the day
| - Rock piles and boulder fields adjacent to spawning flats in 8-15 feet
- Main lake points with chunk rock transitioning to deeper water
- Rocky shoreline areas with quick access to deeper water
| - Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) worked parallel to rocky transitions
- Drop Shot with finesse presentations around boulder fields
- Tubes dragged and hopped through rock piles
| - Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy in rocky areas
- Young of year perch schooling near rocky structure
- Shad schools moving into post-spawn areas
| - Natural Craw Colors
- Natural Baitfish Colors
- Dark Neutrals
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