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Largemouth BassTechniqueFrogs/ToadsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureLily Padsworking the frog in canals with lily pads real slow jerk every few seconds. Work the spook at sea walls walking real slow and long pauses in between.
The.CPTBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueHard Topwater (Walking)SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureBaitfishFish were suspended in about 5ft over 15ft of water, in front of staging areas in front of spawning pockets. You could scan around to find the wolf packs or just cast around until they starting busting on the bait at the surface and casting to them!
Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSwim JigsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureDocksSlow swimming the jig was working great.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureMatted Grass
Caught them over the top of vegetation near docks
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureSubmerged VegetationFocused on weed edges adjacent to spawning flats and transition areas with the chatterbait. Also caught some key fish up shallow pitching and fishing around bedding areas. Biggest fish 6.8lbs came off a bed with Missile Baby D Stroyer. I uses the same rod, 7’3H dobyns champion, for both techniques.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureMatted Grass
The bass seemed to be set up on drop-offs (postspawn). We could not get them to bite, so we headed to the bank. Once we found healthy vegetation, we found the fish! Pulled out the flipping rod, and within 10 flips, I had 2 bass over 2lbs each.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSoft JerkbaitsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureMatted Grass
Work flukes on top of grass piles let fall in open spots work through cover as a faster alternative to pitching. Areas with shade specifically the most shade are usually the best.
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)SeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureRip RapThe water temps have been up and down on Tarpon. They have been much colder than they were in December. This has pushed the fish on and off bed many times. However, there are a bunch starting to lock on. One of my favorite baits for bed fishing is a Missile Baits D Stroyer. The little legs in the back really get them fired up. Weights have been strong with 19+ winning again last week and 7lbs for big bass.
