| Spring (Pre-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 48-62 | - Transitioning from winter patterns to spawning areas, actively feeding to build energy reserves for spawning
- Moving from deeper wintering areas to shallower staging areas near potential spawning flats
| - Secondary points and channels leading to shallow spawning bays
- Areas where emerging vegetation meets deeper water access
- Protected north-facing shorelines that warm faster
| - Lipless Crankbaits worked through emerging vegetation
- Bladed Jigs along transition areas
- Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around early vegetation growth
| - Bluegill beginning to become more active in warming shallows
- Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy
| - Vibrant Craw Colors
- Bold Striped Patterns
- Dark Neutrals
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| Spring (Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 58-65 | - In spring spawn, largemouth bass are moving shallow and establishing nesting sites in protected areas, particularly in the numerous coves and bays indicated by the high shoreline development index
- Males are guarding nests while females stage nearby, making them territorial and aggressive toward intruders
| - Protected shallow coves with firm bottom, especially near emerging vegetation
- Secondary points leading into spawning bays
- Shallow flats adjacent to deeper water access
| - Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) targeting visible beds and shallow cover
- Soft Jerkbaits worked slowly around spawning areas
- Wacky Rigs for finesse presentation to spooky fish
| - Bluegill
- Small baitfish in shallow water
| - Vibrant Craw Colors
- Dark Neutrals
- Bold Striped Patterns
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| Spring (Post-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 62-72 | - Post-spawn largemouth bass are actively feeding to recover energy, primarily relating to emerging vegetation and shallow cover
- Fish are moving between spawning areas and early summer holding spots, using points and grass edges as transition routes
| - Emerging grass edges in 3-5 feet of water near spawning bays
- Secondary points with access to deeper water
- Protected coves with developing vegetation
| - Swim Jigs worked through emerging grass
- Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around visible cover
- Spinnerbaits along grass edges
| - Bluegill beginning to spawn in shallow areas
- Young of the year baitfish in emerging vegetation
| - Vibrant Craw Colors
- Chartreuse Colors
- Dark Neutrals
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