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Largemouth BassTechniqueSoft JerkbaitsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureMatted GrassWork 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.
Robbie48Bronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueWacky RigsSeasonSummerStructureLily Padsfish were holding right on the edge of pads and grass
- 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.
Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSwim JigsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureDocksSlow swimming the jig was working great.
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!
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueMedium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')SeasonSummerStructureBrush Piles
Fish are getting into full summer mode. Most fish have moved or are moving offshore. Caught a lot of fish cranking 8-12' of water. Also caught some nice fish dragging a Carolina rig on hard bottom.
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Worming)SeasonSummerStructureBrush PilesFull summer pattern fish are holding deep. Hot water.
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueCarolina RigsSeasonSummerStructurePointsDragging Carolina rigs and cranking underwater points. Fish are relating to shad and bluegills. The water is hot but the fish are biting!
