James River
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Top Techniques Reported for Largemouth Bass + Spring
- Spinnerbaits5
- Swim Jigs3
- Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)3
- Structure Jigs2
- Wacky Rigs2
Largemouth Bass23 Reports
Smallmouth Bass5 Reports
Striped Bass1 Report
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Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Swim Jigs
Structure
Points
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
73°
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Soft Swimbaits (Sm/Md)
Structure
Boulders
Water Temperature
58°
With water levels coming down and still slightly stained, the full moon and warming temperatures. The smallmouth fishing was outstanding. The supper fluke was the bait for early morning bite, we found that the 1/2 ounce jackhammer with a junebug fluke in the current was the hot bait for bigger fish. We also caught nice fish on the X zone 3.5 swammer pearl and chartreuse. With smeltonator camo head.
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Spinnerbaits
Structure
Rock Pile
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
68°
We drove west through the heavy rain. And found perfect water conditions. The river was rising all morning but stayed fish able until early afternoon. The fish were hungry. The new hog farmer minnesota micro rig with a northland gussy jig head 1/8 ounce and a x zone 3.5 swamer. Caught my biggest smallmouth this year.
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