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Largemouth BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureBouldersThe bass were hugging the banks this morning. Almost where the grass meets the water. And always next to a boulder or lay down. Nice slow and steady retrieve with a crank bait.
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Spotted BassTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Large)SeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureDocksCalm day very limited on docks caught several best of the day was 3-4oz. Caught on big swim bait. Slow reeling off the end of a dock came out of deep water. Mega bass )” mag draft . Go out and try it !!!
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Worming)SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureHumps
Fish were very active today, up the river, all the way to the dam. Had the most luck fishing current breaks and humps in the river. Cast out your speed worm, as soon as it hits the water start your retrieve. Keep it nice and slow and maintain bottom contact. Also use as small of a weight as you can as a larger weight will get snagged more.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureStanding Timber
Fished around submerged trees working the outside. Water warming up and fish seemed to hone in on the larger blade in dirty water.
- SpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueSwim JigsSeasonWinterStructureDocks
It's still cold, but an area of low pressure came through. Couple of warmer days and the fish have come in shallow to feed. Suspending over any grass that survived the winter, sticking to rocks, and under docks in the sunshine.
SpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueHard Topwater (Walking)SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureLaydownsSpots were busting shad as the sun began to set. Used a Sexy Dawg Jr and Sammy to imitate the bait fish. Bass were eager to eat. Upgrade those hooks. Also dragged a Texas rigged senior around and got a last bite.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureBaitfish
Fish were chasing shad in muddy water. Fan casted from the bank and caught fish all over.
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSwim JigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureLaydownsFished lay downs and submerged vegetation. Bass came unglued for the swim jig.
