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Largemouth BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureRip RapCaught a number of good Largemouth in pockets up the river on shallow diving crank baits. I threw the Yo-Zurich 3DR-X for most of the trip. Laydowns and rock were the main focus.
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Spotted BassTechniqueHard JerkbaitsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureOpen Water/BasinDrains in 20-50ft, fish were suspended 5-15 feet down
- SpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueDamiki RigSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureBrush Piles
Caught a bunch of fish over 60+ feet of water. Fish were 5-15 feet down in water column. Bigger fish were in brush piles and around rock on main lake points.
Chris TiceBronze AmbassadorSpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueShakey HeadsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructurePointsSecondary points in 12-15 foot of water, fish were holding tight to chunck rock on these points
Robert CBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureDocksCaught spots on points with Shakey heads like previous report, but moved on to docks in protected areas due to wind issues. Caught a few quality largemouths on docks around 12 depth range near dropoffs and channel swing banks. Bluegill color used in clearer water, red in muddier water.
- Robert CBronze AmbassadorSpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueShakey HeadsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructurePoints
Steep rocky points, fish holding around 20 ft. Likely backed off due to cold front and weather systems the past few weeks. Became more active in the afternoon.
- Chris TiceBronze AmbassadorSpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueStructure JigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureDocks
3/8 oz black and purple finesse jig (don't remember the brand) with a black and purple grub trailer
- SpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureLaydowns
It is more pre-spawn than spawn. The water temp rises throughout the day. The lake has all types of water clarify: clear, stained, and muddy. Caught the best ones off of laydowns in the shade about 1/2 way back in small to medium cuts. YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/Aib4TRdXloU Rumble Video: https://rumble.com/v4gur1f-lake-martin-bfl-practice-and-tournament-feb-2024.html
