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Largemouth BassTechniqueBuzzbaitsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureFlooded BrushLast weekend at Stockton Lake, we doubled up on tournaments to maximize the day. Kicked off at 6:30 a.m. out of Old State Park, buzzbait in hand, and we found some early fry guarders though just little guys. We mixed it up with a pink floating worm, then transitioned offshore with football jigs and the Cokie. We probably caught around 40 fish, but our best 5 only weighed 12.36 just couldn’t connect with a big kicker. The pattern was clear: bigger rocks, flat points with boulders, even brush piles in the backs of pockets fish were everywhere, all phases. The bigger bite will come, and that deep bite is setting up soon. If you’re heading down, you’ll catch plenty! Tackle’s linked, use code LUKE10 for 10% off at Omnia.
SpeciesLargemouth 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.
Rayce SchneiderBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureFlooded BrushStockton was 7’ over full pool on my outing and it was raining off and on. Flipping bite was good in the first half of the cove in the clearer water. Switch to a chatter bait in the back half or dirty water. Caught 10+ quality largemouth. Extremely fun way to catch them! Make sure to flip your bait well into the cover and use heavy enough line to drag them out.
tablerockslingerBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueHard Topwater (Prop)SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureSubmerged VegetationTough day on Stockton for us on Sun 5/29. Water is still way high and lots of trees/bushes in the water so we decided to try shallow but didn't work out. Had 1 fish blow up on topwater but missed it and lost 1 on a spinnerbait in a bush. Water temp was 68 and we put in at Mutton Creek. Always nice to get out on the water!
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonSummerStructureRip Rap
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Large)SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureFlooded Brush
The lake came up a couple feet we just moved into the summer bass brawl tournament. The morning bite was slow but picked up in the afternoon when there was some sun. Threw Swimbaits all day and was lucky enough to wrangle up 16.21lbs and come in second. The fish are getting post spawn and changing by the day. Now is a good time to get out in the lake and do some fishing. There’s offshore fish and plenty of fish up in the bushes to be Swimbaited and flipped 💪
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueFinesse JigsSeasonSummerStructureFlooded Brush
Stockton is currently about 2 1/2' high and there are some bushes in the water. Up the river, I found some bass super shallow in the shade of the bushes. Between the bluegill spawn, fry guarders, and late spawners, there is still a shallow bite in the pockets, especially in the dirtier water.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueShakey HeadsSeasonSummerStructurePoints
Caught fish in the upper portion of the lake where there is more stain to the water. Fished channel points and drops 10’-20’ deep with timber. Green Pumpkin Crock-O-Gator 7.25 COG Work on 5/8 Crock-O-Gator Pro Shaker Head hopped along the bottom.
