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Largemouth BassTechniqueSwim JigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureSubmerged VegetationFishing was super slow all day had no graphs so was covering water slow with swim jigs. Caught the nicer fish in the holes in the grass and near stumps. Air temp was 45 and the water was frigid.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSwim JigsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureStumps
We smoked them on swim jigs and chatter baits, caught close to 100 and almost 18 pounds. The biggest one was 4.5 and caught a few close to 4 as well. I was fishing the warmest bays with the muddiest bottoms. The fish were schooled in certain areas.
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSwim JigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureStumpsCaught over 60 bass the biggest being 4.46lbs best 5 was 17.2lbs fishing a Swim jig slow in 2-5 ft around stumps
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CrappieTechniqueBobbersSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureSubmerged VegetationCrappies flooding into shallow bays protected from the wind. Look for submerged vegetation or fallen trees in 3-5 fow. Leave the minnows at home - fish compact soft plastics on light jigs 2 feet beneath a float. Perfect bite to share with a kid!
Marc LenfantBronze AmbassadorSpeciesCrappieTechniqueBobbersSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureLaydownsLook for laydowns in shallow bays. Water temp was 61 degrees. Float a minnow under a slip bobber. As simple as it gets.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSwim JigsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureLily Pads
Had them schooled up shallow on the weed flats with stumps on them. I was burning a swim jig over the top and also dropping it in the holes and near the stumps. The majority of the fish in the lake were this shallow and it was a blast.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueStructure JigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureLaydowns
Flipping and dragging a jig through cover/laydowns produced the most bites.
Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueFootball JigsSeasonSummerStructureDocksI have been a fisherman my whole life recently due to cancer I have been dock bounds I take four or five rods for differing baits and conditions to have a better chance on hard hit waters. Such as public docks
