How to Fish Lay Lake: Best Patterns & Techniques

Lay Lake

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: May 19, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Lay Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	48-58	Bass are in pre-spawn transition, splitting time between winter deep water and shallow staging areas. Fish are following bait schools and beginning to move towards spawning flats, with feeding activity increasing as water temperatures rise. Activity level varies with daily temperature changes, becoming more aggressive during warming trends and pulling back to deeper water during cold fronts.	Points and transition areas adjacent to spawning flats, particularly those with grass coverage Matted grass flats in protected areas Laydowns and wood cover in pre-spawn staging areas	Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') worked along points and transitions Swim Jigs in and around grass flats Finesse Jigs worked slowly around wood cover during cold fronts	Crawfish becoming active in warming shallows Bluegill in grass areas Shad schools in transition areas	Vibrant Craw Colors Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Spotted Bass	50-58	Spotted bass are in full pre-spawn mode, actively transitioning from winter patterns to spawning areas. They are relating to transitional areas between deep winter haunts and shallow spawning locations. Fish are becoming more aggressive in their feeding patterns as they prepare for the spawn, particularly around primary points and channel swings where shad are present.	Main river bars and channel swings where pre-spawn staging is occurring Warm shallow bays with good grass for transitional holding Rock piles and other hard structure near spawning flats	Damiki Rig for suspended fish around main river structure Swim Jigs worked through transitional areas and grass Bladed Jigs for covering water in the shallower areas	Shad schools concentrated around channel edges and points Crawfish becoming more active in rocky areas as water warms	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	52-62	Staging in pre-spawn areas, actively feeding while transitioning from winter to spawning locations Moving progressively shallower as water temperatures rise, following creek channels and staging near spawning flats	Creek channels adjacent to spawning flats in 8-15 feet of water Brush piles near secondary points in 12-18 feet Shallow coves with timber or brush in 4-8 feet	Crappie Spider Rigging Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling) Crappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling)	Shad concentrating in creek arms and around points Small bluegill in shallow brush areas	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Catfish	58-68	Catfish beginning to move from deeper winter haunts to pre-spawn staging areas, following warming trends and becoming more active Actively feeding during periods of stable weather, particularly in areas with current that concentrates forage	Channel edges near tributary inflows where current concentrates baitfish Brush piles in 15-20 foot range adjacent to spawning flats Deeper wood structure near creek channels that provides staging areas	Live Bait Rigs with cut shad or whole bait positioned near structure Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') around brush piles and channel edges Carolina Rigs worked slowly through staging areas	Shad schools congregating in pre-spawn areas Small baitfish utilizing brush pile cover Crawfish becoming more active in warming waters	Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	52-65	Fish transitioning between pre-spawn and spawning phases, moving from deeper staging areas to shallow spawning flats with matted grass Aggressive feeding periods during warm spells, with slower activity during cold fronts as indicated by recent reports	Matted grass areas in shallow water, particularly those with pockets and openings Protected coves with complex shorelines, given the high shoreline development index Transition areas between shallow flats and deeper staging areas	Frogs/Toads worked over matted grass with pauses over pockets Swim Jigs worked slowly during warming trends Soft Jerkbaits as follow-up baits for missed strikes	Bluegill around vegetation as primary forage Shad in transition areas	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Spotted Bass	58-68	Spotted bass staging in pre-spawn and spawning areas, moving between deeper staging spots and shallow spawning flats Males aggressively guarding nests in shallow water while females move between deep and shallow water	Protected pockets and coves with gravel or rocky bottom composition Secondary points leading into spawning pockets Shallow brush piles near spawning flats	Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around shallow cover and bedding areas Shakey Heads worked slowly on secondary points Spinnerbaits along transition areas between deep and shallow water	Shad schools moving into spawning pockets Crawfish becoming more active in warming shallows	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	58-68	Crappie are moving into shallow spawning areas, particularly in protected coves and around brush and timber in 2-6 feet of water Males are establishing and guarding nests while females stage slightly deeper, making frequent moves between staging and spawning areas Feeding activity increases in pre-spawn and post-spawn phases, with fish actively pursuing shad in the upper water column	Protected shallow coves with brush and timber, especially on the northern bank where water warms first Secondary points leading into spawning coves Shallow brush piles in 4-8 feet of water near spawning areas	Crappie Dock Shooting Bobbers Crappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling)	Shad concentrating in spawning areas Small bluegill and juvenile sunfish Small minnows in shallow cover	Chartreuse Colors Light Neutral Colors Pink Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Catfish	58-72	Moving into shallower pre-spawn staging areas near creek channels and points, actively feeding to prepare for spawn Males beginning to search for and prepare nesting sites in protected areas with firm bottom Increased activity during dawn and dusk periods, taking advantage of the stained water conditions	Creek channel edges with adjacent shallow flats in 8-15 foot depth range Protected coves with laydowns and standing timber Current-swept points near river channel areas	Live Bait Rigs with cut shad or large minnows near structure Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') around timber and brush Carolina Rigs worked slowly along channel edges	Shad schools congregating in pre-spawn areas Crawfish becoming more active in warming waters Small sunfish near shallow cover	Vibrant Craw Colors Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	75-82	Bass are actively feeding during early morning and night periods, transitioning between spawning areas and early summer patterns Fish are relating heavily to grass edges and points, showing aggressive feeding behavior on shad and bluegill	Outside edges of matted grass areas, particularly where they meet deeper water Grass points, especially those near creek channels Laydowns and wood cover adjacent to spawning flats	Swim Jigs worked along grass edges with steady retrieve Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) for matching shad and bluegill around points Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) for working laydowns and dense cover	Shad schooling around grass edges and points Bluegill in and around shallow grass and cover	Vibrant Craw Colors Light Neutral Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Spotted Bass	62-72	Spotted bass actively chasing shad schools, with feeding activity concentrated on main river ledges in 8-22ft depths Fish moving between shallow and deep water throughout the day, starting shallow (6-8ft) in morning and shifting deeper as day progresses Exhibiting sporadic feeding frenzies when attacking bait balls, moving quickly and requiring precise bait presentation	Main river ledges with transitions from 8-22ft depths Points and channel swings near primary river channels Shallow flats adjacent to deeper water where bait schools congregate	Damiki Rig with 1/8oz head for finicky fish or 1/4oz head for active fish Drop Shot targeting suspended fish around bait schools Underspins when fish are actively chasing shad	Shad schools concentrated around ledges and channel edges Smaller baitfish suspending in the water column	Bold Striped Patterns Vibrant Craw Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	68-78	Post-spawn crappie are transitioning from shallow spawning areas to early summer patterns, actively feeding to recover energy Fish are beginning to suspend near deeper brush piles and timber edges, but still making frequent moves to shallower water to feed	Brush piles in 8-15 feet of water near spawning coves Creek channel edges with timber or brush adjacent to spawning flats Deeper dock edges near spawning areas with brush present	Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling) Crappie Spider Rigging Crappie Dock Shooting	Small shad schools beginning to form in creek arms Young-of-year baitfish near shallow cover Small sunfish near brush and timber	Chartreuse Colors Light Neutral Colors Pink Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Catfish	65-78	Post-spawn catfish are actively feeding to recover energy, taking advantage of current breaks and structure near deeper water Fish are transitioning from shallow spawning areas to summer patterns, utilizing brush piles and timber as staging areas Feeding activity increases during low-light periods with fish moving shallower to hunt along grass edges and points	Current breaks near river channel edges with adjacent structure Brush piles in 15-20 foot range near spawning flats Grass edges and points adjacent to deeper water Laydowns and standing timber in 8-15 foot depth range	Live Bait Rigs anchored near structure or current breaks Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') around brush piles Texas Rigs (Worming) worked along timber and grass edges	Shad schools gathering in post-spawn areas Crawfish active in shallow rocky areas and around structure Smaller sunfish species around shallow cover	Vibrant Craw Colors Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	75-88	Bass are establishing deep summer patterns, actively feeding on brush piles and standing timber in 15-25 foot depths, while some fish remain shallow relating to grass and docks during low light periods Fish are showing clear preference for ambush points, especially during current generation, and are more aggressive in groups as noted in LiveScope observations	Brush piles in 20+ feet of water, especially those near channel swings or deeper structure Standing timber on main lake points in 6-15 foot depth range Bank grass and matted vegetation in shallow water, particularly during morning/evening	Drop Shot with finesse presentations for deep brush piles and timber, especially when fish are visible on electronics Grass Jigs and Swim Jigs worked through vegetation, varying retrieve speed based on fish activity Hover/Mid-Strolling technique when fish are suspended around timber or brush	Shad - primary forage especially around deeper structure and current areas Bluegill - particularly around shallow grass and dock areas	Vibrant Craw Colors Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals
Summer	Spotted Bass	75-94	Actively schooling and chasing shad in river channels and on main lake points, particularly evident from recent fishing reports showing concentrated fish Moving between shallow and deeper water based on temperature changes, with fish seeking cooler water during peak temperatures (75-94°F range noted)	Main lake points with access to deeper water, especially those adjacent to river channels River channel edges and ditches where bait schools concentrate Brush piles in 15-20 foot range providing thermal refuge	Carolina Rigs worked along points and channel edges where schooling fish are present Hover/Mid-Strolling when fish are actively chasing bait schools Small Soft Body Swimbaits to match prevalent shad forage	Shad - primary forage confirmed by multiple fishing reports Small baitfish schools relating to river channels	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Summer	Crappie	78-92	Crappie are suspending near the thermocline over deeper brush piles and structure due to strong thermal stratification in summer temperatures of 80s-90s Fish are schooling around shad concentrations, with most active feeding occurring during early morning and late evening periods	Brush piles positioned near creek channel bends at 15-25 feet depth Deep timber edges adjacent to primary creek channels Offshore structure near main lake points where shad schools congregate	Crappie Spider Rigging Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling)	Shad schools suspending in the upper portion of the water column Small bluegill and juvenile sunfish around brush piles	Chartreuse Colors Light Neutral Colors Pink Colors
Summer	Catfish	75-92	During summer, catfish are most active during dawn, dusk, and night hours, retreating to deeper structures during bright daylight Actively feeding in current areas where shad congregate, especially around channel edges and brush piles Utilizing grass edges and timber as ambush points during lowlight periods	River channel edges with current, especially near brush piles in 15-20 foot range Grass edges adjacent to deeper water, particularly during dawn/dusk Laydowns and standing timber in 8-15 foot depth range	Live Bait Rigs with heavy weights in current areas Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') near brush piles Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around laydowns and timber	Shad (primary forage during summer months) Sunfish and small baitfish around grass edges Crawfish in brush pile areas	Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals

Fall Fishing Guide for Lay Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	62-75	Actively feeding on shad in the upper water column, particularly around ledges and other ambush points Following baitfish schools and utilizing the complex shoreline features for ambush opportunities Beginning fall transition pattern with increased shallow water activity during low-light periods	Main lake ledges with access to deeper water Complex shoreline points and pockets near deep water Matted grass areas adjacent to deeper water	Hard Topwater (Walking) worked parallel to ledges and points Spinnerbaits around shallow cover during overcast conditions Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) to match the shad forage	Shad schools migrating along ledges and points Minnows in shallow areas around grass Bluegill relating to matted vegetation	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors
Fall	Spotted Bass	62-75	Actively chasing and feeding on schooling shad in creeks and sloughs Utilizing ambush points along irregular shoreline features to corral bait Showing aggressive feeding behavior as they bulk up for winter	Back of creeks and sloughs where shad are schooling Points and pockets near bait concentrations Main river channel edges adjacent to creek mouths	Blade Baits worked through bait schools Lipless Crankbaits for covering water to locate active fish Spinnerbaits along shoreline ambush points	Shad - primary forage based on multiple reports Small baitfish schools	Bold Striped Patterns Vibrant Craw Colors Chartreuse Colors
Fall	Crappie	58-72	Actively feeding on shad in preparation for winter, following bait schools into creek arms and coves Transitioning between summer and winter patterns, making both shallow and deep brush piles productive More aggressive during low-light periods, moving shallower to feed	Creek arm intersections with main lake, especially near brush piles Brush piles along channel swings in 12-18 foot range Timber-lined coves with nearby deep water access	Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling) Crappie Spider Rigging Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')	Shad schools moving into creeks Small sunfish near brush and timber	Chartreuse Colors Light Neutral Colors Pink Colors
Fall	Catfish	58-75	Moving from deep brush piles to shallower areas during morning and evening to feed actively on shad schools Utilizing current breaks in river channels during lower light periods for ambush feeding Transitioning between depths throughout the day, following shad movements and temperature changes	River channel edges with current and woody cover in 15-20 foot range Brush piles near creek channel intersections Grass edges adjacent to deeper water	Live Bait Rigs with cut shad or live bait positioned near structure Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') along channel edges Carolina Rigs worked slowly through brush piles	Shad schools congregating in creek mouths and channel edges Smaller panfish around brush piles and woody cover Crawfish along grass edges and rocky areas	Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Largemouth Bass	45-56	Fish are exhibiting lethargic behavior, holding tight to deep structure and requiring slow presentations with minimal chase response Feeding activity concentrated during limited windows, primarily relating to current and bait presence in channel areas	Channel swings and drops in the main river channel, especially areas with current Docks adjacent to deeper water providing overhead cover Laydowns near grass edges, particularly in pockets along the river channel	Drop Shot with slow, subtle movements near bottom structure Slow-rolled Bladed Jigs with minimal speed to maintain vibration Hard Jerkbaits with extended 3-second pauses between movements	Shad schools concentrated in and around river channels Smaller baitfish relating to dock areas and channel edges	Vibrant Craw Colors Light Neutral Colors Dark Neutrals
Winter	Spotted Bass	48-68	Spotted bass are actively relating to brush piles, either suspending above them when actively feeding or holding tight to cover when less active Fish are forming small wolfpacks of 2-6 fish, particularly when not actively chasing bait	Brush piles with nearby bait schools, particularly from creek mouths to midway back Rock piles in feeding areas Main lake points near deep water access	Hard Jerkbaits with medium-paced retrieve using 6-8lb line Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') worked around structure Damiki Rig for suspended fish near brush	Shad schools congregating near brush piles and structure Suspended baitfish in open water	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Winter	Crappie	45-52	Actively feeding on suspended bait schools near brush piles in 15-20 foot depths, showing concentrated winter patterns Schooling behavior intensifies in winter, with fish grouping tightly around specific pieces of cover	Brush piles in 15-20 foot depths, especially those near channel swings or deeper water Main lake points with submerged brush or timber Deep creek channel intersections with cover	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Crappie Spider Rigging Hover/Mid-Strolling	Shad schools suspended near brush Minnows	Light Neutral Colors Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Winter	Catfish	45-55	Catfish become more lethargic and concentrate in deeper, stable water temperatures, typically near brush piles and river channel edges in 15-20 foot ranges Feeding windows are shorter and more concentrated during warmer parts of the day, with fish seeking areas of current that concentrate baitfish	Deep brush piles in 15-20 foot range, especially those near river channel edges Current seams in river channel areas where shad congregate Deep timber edges adjacent to channel swings	Live Bait Rigs with larger offerings worked slowly near structure Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') focusing on brush pile edges Hover/Mid-Strolling along channel edges where current concentrates baitfish	Winter-stressed shad schools concentrated in deeper water Bottom-dwelling prey like crawfish near brush piles Small baitfish seeking warmth near deeper structure	Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals

Key Seasonal Structures in Lay Lake

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Points and transition areas adjacent to spawning flats, particularly those with grass coverage	Matted grass flats in protected areas
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Spotted Bass	Main river bars and channel swings where pre-spawn staging is occurring	Warm shallow bays with good grass for transitional holding
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	Creek channels adjacent to spawning flats in 8-15 feet of water	Brush piles near secondary points in 12-18 feet
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Catfish	Channel edges near tributary inflows where current concentrates baitfish	Brush piles in 15-20 foot range adjacent to spawning flats
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Matted grass areas in shallow water, particularly those with pockets and openings	Protected coves with complex shorelines, given the high shoreline development index
Spring (Spawn)	Spotted Bass	Protected pockets and coves with gravel or rocky bottom composition	Secondary points leading into spawning pockets
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	Protected shallow coves with brush and timber, especially on the northern bank where water warms first	Secondary points leading into spawning coves
Spring (Spawn)	Catfish	Creek channel edges with adjacent shallow flats in 8-15 foot depth range	Protected coves with laydowns and standing timber
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Outside edges of matted grass areas, particularly where they meet deeper water	Grass points, especially those near creek channels
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Spotted Bass	Main river ledges with transitions from 8-22ft depths	Points and channel swings near primary river channels
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	Brush piles in 8-15 feet of water near spawning coves	Creek channel edges with timber or brush adjacent to spawning flats
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Catfish	Current breaks near river channel edges with adjacent structure	Brush piles in 15-20 foot range near spawning flats
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Brush piles in 20+ feet of water, especially those near channel swings or deeper structure	Standing timber on main lake points in 6-15 foot depth range
Summer	Spotted Bass	Main lake points with access to deeper water, especially those adjacent to river channels	River channel edges and ditches where bait schools concentrate
Summer	Crappie	Brush piles positioned near creek channel bends at 15-25 feet depth	Deep timber edges adjacent to primary creek channels
Summer	Catfish	River channel edges with current, especially near brush piles in 15-20 foot range	Grass edges adjacent to deeper water, particularly during dawn/dusk
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Main lake ledges with access to deeper water	Complex shoreline points and pockets near deep water
Fall	Spotted Bass	Back of creeks and sloughs where shad are schooling	Points and pockets near bait concentrations
Fall	Crappie	Creek arm intersections with main lake, especially near brush piles	Brush piles along channel swings in 12-18 foot range
Fall	Catfish	River channel edges with current and woody cover in 15-20 foot range	Brush piles near creek channel intersections
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Channel swings and drops in the main river channel, especially areas with current	Docks adjacent to deeper water providing overhead cover
Winter	Spotted Bass	Brush piles with nearby bait schools, particularly from creek mouths to midway back	Rock piles in feeding areas
Winter	Crappie	Brush piles in 15-20 foot depths, especially those near channel swings or deeper water	Main lake points with submerged brush or timber
Winter	Catfish	Deep brush piles in 15-20 foot range, especially those near river channel edges	Current seams in river channel areas where shad congregate

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Crawfish becoming active in warming shallows	Bluegill in grass areas
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Spotted Bass	Shad schools concentrated around channel edges and points	Crawfish becoming more active in rocky areas as water warms
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	Shad concentrating in creek arms and around points	Small bluegill in shallow brush areas
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Catfish	Shad schools congregating in pre-spawn areas	Small baitfish utilizing brush pile cover
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill around vegetation as primary forage	Shad in transition areas
Spring (Spawn)	Spotted Bass	Shad schools moving into spawning pockets	Crawfish becoming more active in warming shallows
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	Shad concentrating in spawning areas	Small bluegill and juvenile sunfish
Spring (Spawn)	Catfish	Shad schools congregating in pre-spawn areas	Crawfish becoming more active in warming waters
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Shad schooling around grass edges and points	Bluegill in and around shallow grass and cover
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Spotted Bass	Shad schools concentrated around ledges and channel edges	Smaller baitfish suspending in the water column
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	Small shad schools beginning to form in creek arms	Young-of-year baitfish near shallow cover
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Catfish	Shad schools gathering in post-spawn areas	Crawfish active in shallow rocky areas and around structure
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Shad - primary forage especially around deeper structure and current areas	Bluegill - particularly around shallow grass and dock areas
Summer	Spotted Bass	Shad - primary forage confirmed by multiple fishing reports	Small baitfish schools relating to river channels
Summer	Crappie	Shad schools suspending in the upper portion of the water column	Small bluegill and juvenile sunfish around brush piles
Summer	Catfish	Shad (primary forage during summer months)	Sunfish and small baitfish around grass edges
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Shad schools migrating along ledges and points	Minnows in shallow areas around grass
Fall	Spotted Bass	Shad - primary forage based on multiple reports	Small baitfish schools
Fall	Crappie	Shad schools moving into creeks	Small sunfish near brush and timber
Fall	Catfish	Shad schools congregating in creek mouths and channel edges	Smaller panfish around brush piles and woody cover
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Shad schools concentrated in and around river channels	Smaller baitfish relating to dock areas and channel edges
Winter	Spotted Bass	Shad schools congregating near brush piles and structure	Suspended baitfish in open water
Winter	Crappie	Shad schools suspended near brush	Minnows
Winter	Catfish	Winter-stressed shad schools concentrated in deeper water	Bottom-dwelling prey like crawfish near brush piles

Bait Colors by Season for Lay Lake

Season	Species	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Spotted Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Catfish	Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Spotted Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Light Neutral Colors Pink Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Catfish	Vibrant Craw Colors Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Light Neutral Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Spotted Bass	Bold Striped Patterns Vibrant Craw Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Light Neutral Colors Pink Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Catfish	Vibrant Craw Colors Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals
Summer	Spotted Bass	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Summer	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Light Neutral Colors Pink Colors
Summer	Catfish	Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors
Fall	Spotted Bass	Bold Striped Patterns Vibrant Craw Colors Chartreuse Colors
Fall	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Light Neutral Colors Pink Colors
Fall	Catfish	Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Light Neutral Colors Dark Neutrals
Winter	Spotted Bass	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Winter	Crappie	Light Neutral Colors Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Winter	Catfish	Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals