| Spring (Pre-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 48-60 | - Pre-spawn bass are transitioning from winter haunts to warming shallows, making frequent movements between staging areas and spawning flats
- Fish are becoming more active and aggressive as water temperatures rise, feeding heavily to prepare for spawning
| - Protected shallow bays and coves that warm first, especially those with remaining vegetation from previous season
- Secondary points leading into spawning bays
- Transition areas between deeper winter holes and shallow flats
| - Lipless Crankbaits worked through sparse vegetation and over transitional areas
- Bladed Jigs slow-rolled near cover and through stained water
- Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) worked around remaining vegetation and woody cover
| - Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy
- Bluegill in and around vegetation
- Small baitfish relating to warming shallows
| - Vibrant Craw Colors
- Bold Striped Patterns
- Dark Neutrals
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| Spring (Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 58-65 | - Largemouth bass moving into shallow spawning areas, particularly in protected coves and areas with submerged vegetation
- Males preparing and guarding nests in 2-4 foot depths, while females stage slightly deeper near adjacent drop-offs
| - Protected shallow coves with firm bottom and vegetation
- Secondary points leading into spawning bays
- Shallow flats adjacent to deeper water access
| - Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
- Soft Jerkbaits
- Shakey Heads
| - Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy
- Small bluegill in shallow vegetation
- Young of year baitfish near spawning areas
| - Vibrant Craw Colors
- Dark Neutrals
- Pink Colors
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| Spring (Post-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 62-72 | - Post-spawn bass transitioning from spawning areas to early summer patterns, actively feeding to recover energy
- Fish moving between shallow cover and slightly deeper adjacent areas, particularly active during morning and evening hours
| - Submerged vegetation edges in 3-4 foot depth range, especially near spawning flats
- Protected coves with emerging weed growth
- Secondary points adjacent to spawning areas
| - Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around shallow cover and vegetation
- Spinnerbaits worked parallel to weed edges
- Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') along secondary points
| - Bluegill beginning to spawn in shallow areas
- Crawfish active in shallow water
| - Vibrant Craw Colors
- Dark Neutrals
- Chartreuse Colors
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