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Largemouth BassTechniqueSwim JigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureLaydownsFished lay downs and submerged vegetation. Bass came unglued for the swim jig.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueShakey HeadsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureDocks
Throwing shakey head with trick worm under deep docks. All in shaded area of the dock.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureBaitfish
Fish were chasing shad in muddy water. Fan casted from the bank and caught fish all over.
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Spotted 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.
- SpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueHard Topwater (Popping)SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureBaitfish
Went out early in the morning right around sunrise targeting schooling bass that were chasing small shad on the surface. Using the Megabass PopMax was the perfect imitation of the shad that they were feeding on. I was using a 7’1 M St. Croix Mojo Bass spinning rod with a 2500 Daiwa Ballistic MQ to make long casts to reach the fish easier. I had the reel spooled up with 15lb braid and 2.5 ft of 12lb mono leader. I would say the water temp was around 72 degrees all morning with about 5-6 ft of water clarity. Majority of my bites that day were casting to areas where I seen fish on the surface feeding on shad. Only a couple of fish were caught blind casting around.
- SpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Large)SeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureDocks
Calm 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 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.
- SpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueFinesse JigsSeasonSummerStructureLedges
This technique is a little bit tricky, because it does require you to know where the ledge is and it helps to know if there are fish suspended on the ledge. But if you make casts parallel with the ledge, and let the bait fall while slowly reeling. Throw in some rod twitching and jerkin, those suspended bass will eat.
