| Spring (Pre-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 52-65 | - Pre-spawn largemouth bass are transitioning to shallower areas, actively feeding while staging near spawning zones
- Fish are relating heavily to vegetation edges and drop-offs, particularly during cooler conditions
| - Reed edges adjacent to drop-offs
- Submerged vegetation in transition areas
- Laydowns near the bank with nearby vegetation
| - Drop Shot with slow, methodical retrieves along vegetation edges
- Texas Rigs (Worming) worked weightless through submerged vegetation
- Soft Jerkbaits worked slowly near cover during warmer periods
| - Bluegill concentrating near vegetation edges
- Small baitfish gathering in warming shallow areas
| - Dark Neutrals
- Green Colors
- Purple Colors
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| Spring (Pre-Spawn) | Panfish / Bluegill | 58-68 | - Pre-spawn bluegill are transitioning from deeper wintering areas to warmer shallows, actively feeding to build energy for spawning
- Fish are moving in waves throughout the day, exploring potential spawning areas while maintaining access to slightly deeper water
| - Submerged vegetation edges near drop-offs where fish can quickly transition between depths
- Brush piles and Christmas trees in 6-12 foot depth range
- Reed edges in protected areas where water warms first
| - Bobbers with precise depth control to suspend baits just above vegetation
- Live Bait Rigs worked slowly around structure
- Micro Crankbaits worked parallel to vegetation edges
| - Small aquatic insects emerging in warming water
- Small crustaceans in vegetation
- Tiny baitfish fry beginning to appear
| - Chartreuse Colors
- Pink Colors
- Dark Neutrals
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| Spring (Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 58-68 | - Bass are moving shallow (2-6 feet) to prepare spawning beds, particularly around vegetation edges and protected areas
- Males actively guarding nests while females stage on nearby deeper structure between spawning waves
- Increased aggression towards intrusions near spawning areas, but may be pressured due to small lake size
| - Reed edges and grass lines adjacent to deeper water
- Protected shallow bays with firm bottom near brush piles
- Points with vegetation that provide quick access to deeper water
| - Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around shallow cover and bedding areas
- Wacky Rigs worked slowly through spawning flats
- Soft Jerkbaits for pre-spawn females staging on deeper structure
| - Bluegill concentrating in shallow spawning areas
- Small baitfish relating to emerging vegetation
| - Natural Craw Colors
- Dark Neutrals
- Purple Colors
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| Spring (Spawn) | Panfish / Bluegill | 58-72 | - Bluegill are actively seeking spawning areas in shallow water, particularly around vegetation and brush piles
- Males are building and guarding nests in colonies, becoming aggressive and territorial
- Frequent feeding during dawn and dusk, with increased activity due to spawning energy demands
| - Shallow flats with mixed vegetation in 2-4 feet of water
- Areas near brush piles and Christmas trees in spawning depths
- Reed edges where they meet slightly deeper water
| - Bobbers with precise depth control for suspended presentations
- Live Bait Rigs worked slowly through spawning areas
- Small Ice Fishing Jigs worked vertically around structure
| - Small insects and larvae
- Tiny crustaceans
- Small aquatic worms
| - Chartreuse Colors
- Pink Colors
- Dark Neutrals
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| Spring (Post-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 58-72 | - Bass are actively feeding on bluegills around cover after completing spawn, showing increased aggression and prey-focused behavior
- Fish are transitioning between shallow spawning areas and early summer patterns, utilizing brush piles and vegetation edges as primary feeding zones
| - Brush piles adjacent to spawning flats where bluegill activity is present
- Reed edges and grass lines with nearby depth changes
- Points with submerged vegetation that connect to deeper water
| - Drop Shot with slow, subtle presentations around brush piles
- Soft Jerkbaits worked parallel to vegetation edges
- Wacky Rigs worked in gaps between cover
| - Bluegill concentrating around brush piles and vegetation
- Small baitfish utilizing emerging vegetation as cover
| - Natural Baitfish Colors
- Dark Neutrals
- Green Colors
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| Spring (Post-Spawn) | Panfish / Bluegill | 68-75 | - Post-spawn bluegill are transitioning from spawning areas to summer feeding patterns, actively feeding throughout the day to recover energy
- Fish are utilizing submerged vegetation and brush piles as primary cover, moving between shallow and deeper water depending on time of day
| - Submerged vegetation edges near drop-offs in 4-8 feet of water
- Artificial brush piles adjacent to spawning flats
- Reed lines with access to deeper water
| - Bobbers with light jigs suspended at varying depths
- Live Bait Rigs with small leeches or worms
- Finesse Hair Jigs worked slowly through cover
| - Small insects and larvae
- Small crustaceans
- Aquatic worms
| - Chartreuse Colors
- Pink Colors
- Dark Neutrals
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