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Largemouth BassTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Large)SeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureBaitfishWe kicked off at Old State Park for a USA Bassin tournament,about 25 boats, all chasing glory (or at least a good story). I started where I’d nailed them last weekend, but the wind had other plans, the cold winds had ruined those areas . The Magdraft was my weapon of choice, but those fish ghosted me. So we made a run down mid-lake. hello, Mutton Creek, my old friend. Boom! Fish on. The big gizzard shad were having a full-on rave, following baits to the boat. The bites were playing hard to get, but when they hit, they meant business. We worked those secondary points and pockets like we owned them. My buddy, bless his heart, lost a couple heartbreakers a 4 and a 3 pounder. Ouch. But as it warmed up, the rising lake from Friday’s rain gave me a shot I tossed a Berkley Swamp Lord frog into some bushes, and BAM, Big Bass of the day 4.54 lbs! We took second place with 14.99 lbs—15 lbs won, so yeah, we got a little “kicked in the nads” moment. But hey, the Nitro 20XL handled that wind like a champ! If you’re coming to Stockton lake the pattern has been there is no pattern, fish are in all phases of the spawn and a lot of different tactics are working. I have been having the confidence to fish for less bites with the Swimbait but usually they have been bigger when I got one. If you’re hitting Stockton, you’ve got options flipping is probably solid, but for me, it was frogs, buzzbaits, and that trusty Magdraft. Post-spawn will be fire, so stay ready. For more laughs, fish talk hit me up @lukerouthfishing, or to save on your tackle and Pro subscription, use code LUKE10 on Omnia.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Large)SeasonSpring (Spawn)StructurePoints
So, we joined the South Seekers Bass Club, and with the wind howling, they let us trailer around like a bunch of weather-dodging strategists. First stop, boom a chunky 3.5- to 4-pounder on a Megabass Magdraft! That Magdraft and the Clutch Eco glide bait were the stars of the show. We tried flipping a baby brush hog, but those fish just shrugged us off no size there. The real fun was chasing those pre-spawn clusters from main lake points, secondary points, all the way back. Honestly, the fish were scattered like kids playing hide and-seek. Secondary points probably gave us the best bite, but we were catching fish all over from the main lake down to mid-lake, state park, Mutton Creek you name it, we ran there. Tip of the day: when it’s windy, fish the wind and have fun with it. Oh, and if you need those baits, LUKE10 saves you 10% at Omnia Fishing because why not catch fish and save a little too?
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueStructure JigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureLedges
Southern part of the lake by aldrich. Focused on channel swing ledges. The fish are tucked close to the bank and the zapper jig was hot today. Also had a Topwater bite in a small pocket on the wind blown side.
Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Worming)SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureStanding TimberFished south arms with standing timber, most bass where 12-17 inches
- Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Large)SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureRock Pile
Keyed in on transitions from brush to rock piles and boulder piles
Drew WintjenBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueNeko RigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureFlooded BrushMost of my bites came at the edges of the flooded brush. Biggest bites came a couple feet off that edge
tablerockslingerBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureRip RapLake level is up in the bushes and fresh water was coming in the creeks so grinding squarebills did the trick!
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Smallmouth BassTechniqueShakey HeadsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureLaydownsI was throwing a Crock-O-Gator shaker head because the hook on it is amazing and it gets threw the rocks and lay downs good. On the shaker head was a zoom finesse worm
