| Spring (Pre-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 52-62 | - Largemouth bass are transitioning from winter patterns to pre-spawn staging areas, actively feeding to build energy reserves for spawning. They are relating heavily to matted grass edges as evidenced by recent fishing reports.
- Fish are showing aggressive feeding behavior when properly triggered, with reports indicating successful catches on Texas-rigged presentations worked through vegetation.
| - Matted grass areas, particularly edges and holes within the mats as indicated by multiple fishing reports
- Protected shallow coves with vegetation that warm up first
- Transition areas where vegetation meets deeper water
| - Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) - primary technique showing success in recent reports, especially when punching through matted grass
- Bladed Jigs - effective for covering water and targeting grass edges in pre-spawn
- Lipless Crankbaits - excellent for working vegetation transitions and triggering reaction strikes
| - Bluegill - specifically mentioned in fishing reports as primary forage
- Shad - typical pre-spawn forage in grass lakes
| - Dark Neutrals
- Vibrant Craw Colors
- Natural Baitfish Colors
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| Spring (Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 58-72 | - Largemouth bass are actively spawning and defending beds in shallow grass areas, particularly near matted grass edges
- Pre/post spawn fish are aggressively feeding in staging areas near spawning flats
| - Matted grass edges and holes in vegetation mats where bass are spawning
- Protected areas between grass clumps near spawning flats
- Shallow vegetation transitions adjacent to slightly deeper water
| - Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) with heavy braid targeting grass mats and holes
- Buzzbaits worked along grass edges during low light periods
- Frogs/Toads worked over matted vegetation
| - Bluegill in shallow grass areas
- Various baitfish relating to spawning areas
| - Dark Neutrals
- Vibrant Craw Colors
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| Spring (Post-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 68-78 | - Post-spawn bass are actively feeding but scattered, relating heavily to grass edges and holes in vegetation mats
- Fish are showing increased surface activity during low light conditions, while holding in deeper grass edges during midday
| - Offshore hydrilla mats with distinct holes and edges
- Scattered lily pad fields adjacent to deeper water
- Matted grass areas with clear lanes and pockets
| - Texas Rigs (Worming) worked through grass holes and edges
- Swim Jigs retrieved at moderate speeds with brief pauses
- Frogs/Toads worked over matted vegetation during low light periods
| - Bluegill actively spawning in shallow vegetation
- Young of year baitfish beginning to emerge in grass edges
| - Dark Neutrals
- Vibrant Craw Colors
- Natural Baitfish Colors
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