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Largemouth BassTechniqueFinesse JigsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureDocksFish the canals, look for spawners around the docks. I like to throw a small profile tungsten jig. I think you can feel the fish pick it up better when they aren't committed to biting it. Sometimes you can't see them pick it up, or need to stay way back.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBuzzbaitsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureFlooded Brush
Was able to get 50+ inches to the boat at Lake Tarpon this week.I launched around 4pm and fished for 2.5 hours. Most my hits came on the tri winged buzzbait. I found a half submerged dock close to cover and covered lots of ground with the buzz bait. Eventually a big strike came after I went over the dock. Good 16 inch largemouth. The rest came on a 6 inch speed worm working grass lines and thick cover.
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.
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureSubmerged VegetationSome fish are starting to spawn, but the majority of fish are still Pre-spawn. Cold weather has moved in and fish are hunkered down in grass. Catching some fish flipping reeds/matts, and some fish paralleling grass edges with chatterbaits.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureSubmerged Vegetation
The fishing on lake Tarpon has been a roller coaster lately. Our water temps have gone from 75 early this month down to 60 - 63. The fish that were starting to spawn have pushed back a little. There are some bucks on the beds, but they aren't worth fishing for. The fish that pulled out are now milling around in the staging areas. You are not going to catch a bunch in one spot, but if you cover enough water you run into a pretty steady amount of them. For the most part the offshore bite has died, but there are still some quality fish out there if you're willing to work for them. Weights were really strong this past weekend with the top three boats all weighing more than 19lbs. Bug bass of the vent was a 7.7 and was caught punching.
ChrisBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)SeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureDocksFish are moving into canals and spawning flats. Keep your eyes open for bed as some may lock on.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueLipless CrankbaitsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureSubmerged Vegetation
Fish are moving up staging to spawn. Weed edges adjacent to spawning areas are starting to load up.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureSubmerged Vegetation
Fish are staging up still prespawn waiting for warmer weather to move shallow to spawning flats. Majority of fish were caught cranking transition zones, weed lines and shell bars leading into spawning areas.
