| Spring (Pre-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 48-58 | - Largemouth bass are transitioning from winter patterns to pre-spawn staging areas, becoming more active as water temperatures rise
- Fish are moving from deeper winter haunts to shallower flats and staging areas adjacent to future spawning locations
| - Shallow matted grass edges in 3-6 feet of water, especially where it meets slightly deeper water
- Protected shallow flats with emerging vegetation
- Any hard bottom areas near deep water access that could serve as staging points
| - Lipless Crankbaits worked through and around emerging grass
- Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) targeting visible cover and grass edges
- Bladed Jigs slow-rolled near vegetation
| - Crawfish becoming active and emerging from winter shelter
- Resident minnow populations
| - Vibrant Craw Colors
- Dark Neutrals
- Chartreuse Colors
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| Spring (Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 55-68 | - Males actively creating and guarding nests in shallow areas, particularly around matted grass edges
- Females staging in slightly deeper water adjacent to spawning areas, moving shallow during optimal conditions
- Post-spawn fish beginning to move to recovery areas near deeper water access
| - Shallow grass mat edges in 2-4 feet of water with firm bottom
- Protected pockets within grass mats where spawning beds can be established
- Transition areas between shallow spawning flats and slightly deeper water
| - Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) targeting visible beds and grass mat edges
- Wacky Rigs worked slowly through spawning areas and transition zones
- Swim Jigs parallel to grass edges for pre/post spawn fish
| - Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy
- Small minnows in shallow grass areas
- Juvenile panfish around spawning areas
| - Vibrant Craw Colors
- Dark Neutrals
- Pink Colors
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| Spring (Post-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 58-72 | - Post-spawn largemouth bass are recovering and beginning to actively feed, transitioning from spawning areas to early summer patterns
- Fish are utilizing shallow cover, especially matted grass, while making frequent moves between deep and shallow water during feeding periods
| - Edges of matted grass in 2-6 feet of water
- Secondary points with vegetation near deeper water access
- Shallow flats with emergent vegetation adjacent to slightly deeper water
| - Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around matted grass and vegetation
- Swim Jigs through sparse vegetation and edges
- Spinnerbaits parallel to grass edges during cloudy conditions
| - Shallow-oriented minnows in and around vegetation
- Young-of-year panfish beginning to emerge
- Emerging insects and invertebrates in vegetation
| - Dark Neutrals
- Vibrant Craw Colors
- Bold Striped Patterns
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