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Largemouth BassTechniqueFootball JigsSeasonWinterStructureDocksThe bite was slow until the sun got up high. Targeted docks in a shallow water. Very slow presentation of the jig.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueShakey HeadsSeasonFallStructureDocks
Fishing the catwalk sections of the docks. Less than 3ft of water.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueUmbrella RigsSeasonWinterStructureBoulders
Clear blue skies, high winds, and clear water were the conditions. I focused wind blown steep banks in roughly 10-15 feet of water. I had to weed through some striped bass to get the few good ones I caught.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueHard JerkbaitsSeasonWinterStructureBoulders
Most points or humps with boulders will hold fish this time of year. If the sun is shining, these areas will have slightly warmer water. Wind is a bonus.
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonWinterStructureDocksDocks with submerged structure(rocks or brush) and deep water access are places of interest. Stroking a jackhammer or slow rolling the bait through the cover is key. Finesse jigs in green pumpkin and browns fished slow on the bottom in the same areas will also work.
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueFinesse JigsSeasonWinterStructureDocksThe water north of the 44 bridge is still really muddy, so I stayed south of the bridge focusing on docs that had deeper water near by. I haven't gotten bit on any moving bait the last two outings, but the jig bite is still really good on the docks.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonWinterStructureDocks
Lake level was full after a heavy rain that made the upper lake a mudhole. I saw temps from 52-55, and caught all of my fish in less than 5 feet of water right up next to cover. The bite was tough, but the quality was there. I'd recommend focusing wood right now whether it's docks or laydowns. Fish should be pulled up on the wood pretty tight with the water being chocolate milk.
David HicksBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Worming)SeasonWinterStructureHumpsthis combo is awesome
