Ross R Barnett Reservoir
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Largemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureSubmerged VegetationWater Temps 44-48 degrees and muddy
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureStumps
Water is extremely muddy due to flooding. Backwaters with no current are the best. Water temps started at 45 and warmed up to 48.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureStumps
water temp 48 - 54 degrees and muddy.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureLily Pads
The key to getting bites was to slow roll the baits thru the pads.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureStumps
main lake pockets and points
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonWinterStructureFlooded Brush
There is little to no visible vegetation on the surface, and water clarity is about 50 percent due to frequent heavy rains over the past month. Feeder creeks with depths of 4-8 feet with banks of flooded timber on the Upper Pearl are holding fish, some with good size. Swimming jigs with the head blades will get decent bites on a medium retrieve. Bumping the jigs over fallen timber or submerged structure is working well right now. Spinnerbaits are getting a few bites, but nothing consistent. Overcast days produce the most bites right now, and sticking to a hot area seems to work best. Not much running up the river at this point. A few stops and that takes up most of our day.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueLipless CrankbaitsSeasonWinterStructureSubmerged Vegetation
FISH WERE IN 12 -18 INCHES OF WATER
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSwim JigsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureReeds
The lake was falling so it put the fish in a weird mood since they were wanting to spawn. They could be caught on outside edges of reed patches and the first drop-off leading to deeper water. They would bite white swim jigs as well but the Divine swim jig in Blacklight was the best producer.
