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Largemouth BassTechniqueHard JerkbaitsSeasonWinterStructureLaydownsFind woods that is right up against some grass and pause the jerk bait for about 3 seconds in between rips
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CrappieTechniqueVertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')SeasonWinterStructureBrush PilesCaught 30 in no time. Fish were really active on tops in about 15-20 feet today.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructurePoints
Only had two bites but they were pretty good ones. Just cranking obvious points and transition areas. Most fish are still out deep chasing bait.
Jonathan MajorsBronze AmbassadorSpecies
Spotted BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonWinterStructureRock PileThis was my go to technic once the water was turned off. I was able to catch around 20 keepers but not great size.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonWinterStructureDocks
Skipping a chatterbait under docks has been productive. Fish can also be caught flipping a jig around lay downs.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonWinterStructureRiver Channels
In the Winter the Spotted Bass on Lay Lake seemed to relate around any Channel Swing that had current and bait. The fish seemed pretty lethargic and didn't want to chase much. It was really important to get the bait down to the bottom of the channel, they didn't come up top very often unless it was a small feeding window. Best baits were a Dropshot, 3.3" Keitech, Swing-Head Jig with a Speed Craw, a Ned Rig, a few on a Jerkbait, and our biggest fish came off a chatterbait on the back of a sand drop in the main river channel.
Robby Bronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonWinterStructureRiver ChannelsFishing pockets along the river channel targeting any lay downs or grass. Slow rolling the chatter bait with just enough speed to make the bait vibrate.
Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureShad
