| Spring (Pre-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 58-65 | - Pre-spawn bass are actively transitioning from winter areas to staging areas near spawning flats, becoming more aggressive in their feeding patterns
- Fish are following predictable daily movements between deeper staging areas and shallower feeding zones, with activity increasing during warmer parts of the day
| - Bridge pilings adjacent to spawning flats
- Ledges transitioning from winter areas to spawning coves
- Bluff walls with access to both deep and shallow water
| - Texas Rigs (Worming) worked slowly around vertical structure
- Wacky Rigs presented along ledges and transitions
- Spinnerbaits in white for covering water and targeting active fish
| - Bluegill gathering in pre-spawn areas
- Crawfish becoming more active in warming water
| - Green Colors
- Natural Baitfish Colors
- Natural Craw Colors
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| Spring (Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 58-65 | - Bass are actively spawning and defending beds in shallow water areas, particularly around submerged vegetation in 3-8ft depths
- Pre and post-spawn fish are staging near deeper water access points, with feeding activity increasing during falling pressure systems
| - Submerged vegetation in 3-8ft of water, especially on the western shorelines
- River channels adjacent to spawning flats, particularly in areas with current
- Submerged trees and grass approximately 15 yards from shore
| - Texas Rigs (Worming) worked slowly through vegetation and around beds
- Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) near submerged trees and grass
- Umbrella Rigs worked with the current, focusing on pauses during retrieve
| - Bluegill gathering in spawning areas and around vegetation
- Minnows concentrated in current areas and channel edges
| - Green Colors
- Natural Baitfish Colors
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| Spring (Post-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 62-75 | - Post-spawn bass are actively feeding around shad spawn areas during early morning hours, transitioning to deeper structure during midday
- Fish are showing increased activity levels despite cold fronts, utilizing both shallow and mid-depth zones (3-15ft) for feeding
| - Points and high spots in 3-6ft range, especially those adjacent to deeper water
- Submerged vegetation in 10-12ft zones
- Brush piles and laydowns in transitional areas
| - Bladed Jigs worked around shad spawn areas early morning
- Hard Jerkbaits in 10-12ft depth zone
- Finesse Jigs around brush and laydowns
- Umbrella Rigs parallel to banks in 10-15ft
| - Shad (actively spawning in shallow areas)
- Minnows (primary forage in mid-depth zones)
| - Natural Shad Colors
- Natural Baitfish Colors
- Green Colors
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