| Spring (Pre-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 54-65 | - Staging near pre-spawn areas, actively feeding to build energy reserves for spawning. Moving between deeper staging areas and shallow warming zones
- Most active during early morning periods in shallow zones, retreating to slightly deeper weed edges during midday
| - Shallow coves and bays with emerging vegetation in 3-5 foot depth
- Weed edges and transitions in 5-8 foot depth range
- Docks and other man-made structure adjacent to spawning areas
| - Soft Jerkbaits worked with slow, erratic retrieves parallel to weed edges
- Lipless Crankbaits burned over emerging vegetation
- Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around docks and visible cover
| - Bluegill concentrating in warming shallows
- Minnows schooling along weed edges
- Crawfish becoming active in rocky areas and around docks
| - Natural Baitfish Colors
- Natural Craw Colors
- Purple Colors
|
| Spring (Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 54-65 | - Bass are actively moving between staging areas and spawning zones in 5-8 foot depths, showing increased shallow water activity especially during early morning hours
- Fish are relating heavily to submerged vegetation edges, using these areas as transition zones between deeper water and potential spawning areas
| - Weed edges in 5-8 foot depth range, particularly where they transition to spawning flats
- Shallow protected areas near docks and lily pads under 5 feet
- Submerged vegetation tops in 8 foot depth range where fish stage
| - Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') worked slowly through and over weed edges
- Bladed Jigs worked through shallow areas near cover
- Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around docks and lily pads
| - Bluegill concentrating around weed edges and shallow cover
- Minnows moving into shallow spawning areas
| - Natural Craw Colors
- Light Neutral Colors
- Natural Baitfish Colors
|
| Spring (Post-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 54-65 | - Post-spawn largemouth bass are actively feeding to recover energy, establishing patterns along weed edges in 5-8 foot depth range
- Fish showing increased activity during early morning periods in warming shallows, transitioning to slightly deeper water during bright conditions
| - Weed edges and transitions in 5-8 foot depth range, particularly near points and coves
- Dock areas with adjacent vegetation providing shade and ambush points
- Lily pad fields, especially those adjacent to deeper water
| - Soft Jerkbaits worked slowly along weed edges and through openings
- Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around lily pads and dock structures
- Spinnerbaits parallel to weed edges during low light conditions
| - Bluegill concentrating around vegetation and dock areas
- Minnows schooling along weed edges and in shallow warming areas
- Crawfish becoming active in moderately clear water
| - Natural Baitfish Colors
- Natural Craw Colors
- Light Neutral Colors
|
