Richard B Russell Lake
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Largemouth BassTechniqueCarolina RigsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureBrush Piles 
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Spotted BassTechniqueMedium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureBrush PilesPartly cloudy then full sun with gusts up to 15mph
- SpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueHard JerkbaitsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureHumps
The bite was good on Friday good fish and plentiful. Main lake points and shoals Carolina Rig the follow up with jerkbaits
- Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueTrolling Mid Depth (10-19')SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructurePoints
Bass were on points off main body of river/lake in 9 - 14 feet. Bite was steady all day.
- SpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueCarolina RigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureHumps
We fished all week, it was great lots of fish, Carolina rig, crank baits, and lipless crank baits.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueCarolina RigsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructurePoints
- SpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueCarolina RigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructurePoints
Fishing was ok Carolina rig zoom craws and finesse worms green pumpkin. Caught a couple with a swim jig.
Colt ParkerBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueUnderspinsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureStanding TimberThe conditions were windy and very post frontal, bass were moving up and down the water column near spawning areas using tree lines as highways. Used an underspin with a steady moderate to moderate fast retrieve to get a reaction strike.
