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Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Hard Jerkbaits
Structure
Points
Forage
Perch
Water Temperature
54°
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Swim Jigs
Structure
Lily Pads
Water Temperature
60°
Targeting isolated patches of pads and some submerged pencil reeds
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Swim Jigs
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Keyed on swimjigs and spinnerbaits
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Swim Jigs
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Bluegill
Water Temperature
60°
When they push shallow and key on bluegill and perch this setup is hard to beat!
Chris Cash
Bronze Ambassador
6/1/24
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Texas Rigs (Worming)
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Alewife
Water Temperature
68°
the Largemouth bite seemed off and the water discolored greenish in my main LMB areas. the smallie bite was good but mostly only 1-3 lb fish. best depth was tight to shore out to about 6 ft.
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Drop Shot
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Bluegill
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Ned Rigs
Structure
Reef
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
50°
Falling water temps resulted in most fish being caught in 8-14 feet with light ned Rigs. Some fish can be caught on moving baits if you can find stable water temps.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Frogs/Toads
Structure
Matted Grass
Forage
Bluegill
Water Temperature
65°
Did the best throwing a frog in emerging water chestnut also caught a few pitching a pit boss in holes and edges
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Ned Rigs
Structure
Rock Pile
Put the trolling motor on high and cruise shallow flats where rock/sand/grass is located and look for beds. Fish were found in the 5-12’ range. Also still some largemouth on beds if you can find the right water temperature.
