| Spring (Pre-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 48-58 | - Pre-spawn largemouth bass are transitioning between winter and spawning areas, actively feeding but remaining cautious near deeper water access
- Fish are becoming more active with warming trends but maintaining proximity to deep water escape routes, especially during cold fronts
| - Points with developing weed growth in 6-12 feet of water adjacent to spawning bays
- Steep breaks with access to deeper water
- Protected coves with early vegetation growth
| - Hard Jerkbaits worked with long pauses on points and breaks
- Soft Jerkbaits worked slowly along emerging weed edges
- Lipless Crankbaits retrieved near developing vegetation
| - Bluegill holding in and around emerging weed growth
- Small baitfish congregating near points and breaks
| - Natural Baitfish Colors
- Dark Neutrals
- Purple Colors
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| Spring (Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 58-68 | - Fish are transitioning from pre-spawn staging areas to spawning flats, with males preparing nests in protected areas while females stage nearby in slightly deeper water
- Feeding activity increases during stable weather patterns, with fish becoming more aggressive as water temperatures rise
| - Protected shallow bays with emerging vegetation in 2-4 feet of water
- Secondary points adjacent to spawning bays in 6-8 feet
- Vegetation edges near deeper water access in 4-6 feet
| - Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around emerging vegetation and potential spawning areas
- Soft Jerkbaits worked slowly along transition areas
- Spinnerbaits parallel to vegetation edges and points during wind
| - Bluegill beginning to move shallow and become more active
- Various baitfish species utilizing emerging vegetation
| - Vibrant Craw Colors
- Natural Baitfish Colors
- Dark Neutrals
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| Spring (Post-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 62-72 | - Post-spawn bass are actively recovering and feeding, transitioning from shallow spawning areas to early summer patterns along weed edges
- Fish are showing increased activity during morning and evening hours, moving between deeper sanctuary areas and feeding zones
| - Emerging weed edges in 6-12 feet of water, especially near points
- Secondary points with access to both shallow and deeper water
- Protected coves with developing vegetation
| - Spinnerbaits worked along weed edges and points
- Texas Rigs (Worming) through scattered vegetation
- Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') parallel to developing weed lines
| - Bluegill in and around vegetation
- Young of year baitfish beginning to emerge
- Crawfish active in warmer shallows
| - Natural Baitfish Colors
- Vibrant Craw Colors
- Chartreuse Colors
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