| Spring (Pre-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 52-62 | - Pre-spawn largemouth bass are transitioning from winter areas to staging areas near spawning flats, actively feeding to build energy reserves
- Fish are becoming more aggressive as water temperatures rise, with periods of intense feeding activity during stable weather
| - Protected shallow bays and coves with emerging vegetation
- Secondary points leading into spawning areas
- Shallow wood cover and laydowns in 2-4 feet of water
| - Spinnerbaits worked slowly near emerging vegetation and wood cover
- Lipless Crankbaits ripped through sparse vegetation
- Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around visible cover
| - Crawfish becoming active with warming water
- Small baitfish schools in shallow areas
- Emerging juvenile bluegill in vegetation
| - Chartreuse Colors
- Vibrant Craw Colors
- Bold Striped Patterns
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| Spring (Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 58-68 | - Bass moving into shallow spawning areas, particularly in the backs of protected pockets and near emergent vegetation
- Males preparing and guarding nests in areas with firm bottom composition, females staging nearby
- Increased activity during warmer parts of the day, with fish being more visible due to shallow positioning
| - Protected shallow pockets with firm bottom, especially near emergent vegetation
- Secondary points leading into spawning bays
- Shallow flats adjacent to shoreline vegetation
| - Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) targeting visible beds and spawning areas
- Wacky Rigs worked slowly around spawning areas
- Soft Jerkbaits for targeting pre-spawn fish and females staging near beds
| - Small panfish and juvenile fish in shallow areas
- Crawfish becoming active in warming shallows
- Small baitfish schools in staging areas
| - Vibrant Craw Colors
- Dark Neutrals
- Pink Colors
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| Spring (Post-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 62-75 | - Post-spawn bass are transitioning from spawning areas to early summer patterns, actively feeding to recover energy
- Fish are likely to hold in areas with emerging vegetation in 2-4 feet of water, especially during morning and evening periods
- Due to the stained water (2.3ft visibility), bass will stay shallow and be more active throughout the day
| - Emerging weed edges in 2-4 feet of water, especially near spawning flats
- Protected pockets with early-growing vegetation
- Wind-blown banks with slightly deeper water access
| - Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) worked slowly through emerging vegetation
- Spinnerbaits along weed edges and wind-blown banks
- Swim Jigs through scattered vegetation
- Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') along transitional areas
| - Bluegill beginning to spawn in shallows
- Small baitfish relating to new vegetation growth
- Juvenile crawfish active in shallow areas
| - Vibrant Craw Colors
- Chartreuse Colors
- Bold Striped Patterns
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