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Largemouth BassTechniqueFrogs/ToadsSeasonSummerStructureDocks 
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonWinterStructureBrush Piles- Species
Spotted BassTechniqueMedium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructurePointsWith water in the low 50s, the fish are coming out of their winter haunts and starting to make that move to their pre-spawn staging areas. Fish are being caught all over the lake with a DT10 and a 1/2 ball head jig are catching some better fish. Key areas to look for are red clay points with rock on them. Don’t be afraid to throw that DT10 up shallow and work it slow back to the boat.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueMedium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureRip Rap
Slow crank the rip rap. Be methodical with it and be sure you make multiple cast to the same spot. The bends of the rip rap tend to have more fish on them, but don’t be afraid to fish it all the way to the back of the rip rap. If the crank air doesn’t work, be sure to go back and follow with a Shakey head. This is catching good fish as well.
- SpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueFootball JigsSeasonFallStructureRock Pile
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueDamiki RigSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureRock Pile
Caught a couple off shore in the morning then culled on bridges through our the day
- SpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueCarolina RigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructurePoints
Had strong front blow through on Friday night, fishing was a little slower than anticipated. We still did pretty good just not quite what we anticipated with the weather patterns we are having in the south.
- SpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueShakey HeadsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructurePoints
Fishing 6-12 ft on points with stumps seems to be best when slick. If wind picks up a jerkbait or small swimbait works best
