Lake James
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Season
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Top Techniques Reported for Largemouth Bass + Spring
- Wacky Rigs4
- Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)3
- Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)2
- Bladed Jigs1
- Deep Diving Crankbaits (13'+)1
- Largemouth Bass16 Reports
- Smallmouth Bass10 Reports
- Crappie1 Report
- Panfish / Bluegill1 Report
- Yellow Perch1 Report
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Lake James Fishing Reports
73 Reports on Lake James
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Trolling 10-19'
Structure
River Channels
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
68°
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Wacky Rigs
Structure
Docks
Fished north/river out of black bear on 4/22. Tons of 1-2 pound male largemouth tight to shallow poles/part of the docks. Caught 14 on a riot baits baton, weightless. Caught 5 on the ole spider jig.(hula grub) Texas rigged, pegged, queen tackle 3/16 oz tungsten weight.
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Wacky Rigs
Structure
Laydowns
Fished a kayak tournament out of black bear cove 5/7. Caught 14 and lost 5, all within eyesight of the ramp. 13 bites on a riot baits baton, 3 on a Megabass plus 1, 2 on a bed, and 1 on a keitech swimbait. Fish were TIGHT to lay downs mostly. Talked to a guy in a boat who said him and his partner slayed them on top water in the morning.
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