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Largemouth BassTechniqueUmbrella RigsSeasonWinterStructurePointsWe hit the water early at Cape Fair for a Sunday Buddy Bass tournament and kicked things off with a bang. My very first fish of the day turned out to be the second biggest bass of the entire tournament a solid 5.19-pounder on an Alabama rig. That really set the tone for the morning. Patterns and Techniques We noticed our fish were holding a bit shallower than most folks were expecting for this time of year generally in that 5 to 10 foot range. After that first big catch, we started scooping up more fish on a minnow presentation and found a couple more decent ones around the 3-pound mark. The challenge was consistency lots of small fish mixed in, and we ended up with a couple under two pounds that kept us from climbing higher on the leaderboard. Key Spots and Lures The best bites came from a mix of spots: some fish were shallow on brush piles and secondary points leading back into pockets, while others were out a bit deeper where we could spot them on electronics and pick them off. The Alabama rig was definitely the hero of the day, and the fish were relating to shad, so once we found that bait, we found the bass. Final Results We ended up finishing sixth overall with a total bag of 16.55 pounds. Not a bad showing, but definitely room to climb. With the lake getting more pressure from upcoming tournaments, the fish were a bit finicky, but it was all about finding the right combination of bait and location. Save on Gear If you’re gearing up for your next trip, remember you can save 10% on these hot baits at Omnia Fishing by using code LUKE10 at checkout. Hope this report helps you get on the fish!
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueUmbrella RigsSeasonWinterStructureBrush PilesTable Rock Lake Fishing Report: February 2026 Early Morning Start at Aunt’s Creek We hit the water at about 7:30 a.m. off the Aunt’s Creek boat ramp. It was a chilly morning, but the fish didn’t seem to mind. We actually started catching fish right around the ramp area pretty quickly. Nothing huge most were in that 2.5 pound range but it was a nice way to kick things off. The surprise was that the fish were still sitting a bit shallower than expected, mostly in that 25-foot depth range. Moving Up the James River Later in the day, we made a run up the James River arm. We didn’t find as many fish up there, but when we did locate a pod, they were fired up and ready to play. The Alabama rig was the star of the show on those main lake and secondary points, especially around brush in the 10 to 20 foot range. We found plenty of fish stacked up on brush piles, even if they weren’t the giants we dream about. Luckily, this was just a scouting trip and not a tournament day, so it was all about figuring out the pattern and having a good time. Tackle Tip & Discount If you’re heading out to Table Rock, definitely bring along an A-rig. And hey, if you need to gear up, check out my Omnia Fishing above and use code LUKE10 for 10% off.
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueDamiki RigSeasonWinterStructureBaitfishTable Rock Lake Fishing Report Conditions & Early Observations We hit Table Rock Lake bright and early, aiming to revisit some fish we’d found a couple of weeks back. Those fish had been hanging out on deep bait in about 80 feet of water. This time, though, the situation had changed. When we got to our starting spot, it was pretty clear that a lot of those fish had moved on. We still found a few stragglers down deep, but not nearly the numbers we’d seen before. Adapting to the Fish’s Movement We spent a bit of time chasing those deep bait balls and came up empty, which felt like beating our heads against the wall for a bit. Eventually, we made the call to start looking shallower. Sure enough, those fish had slid out of the deep pockets and were now sitting up on the flats in just about six feet of water over maybe 25 feet of total depth. What Worked on the Water Once the wind started blowing, we got some action going with an Alabama rig. But the real MVP of the day turned out to be a Strike King Baby Z-2 on a Queen Tackle head. We adjusted the weight between 1/8 and 3/8 ounce depending on how deep the fish were holding. We definitely had to cover a lot of water to find them, and it wasn’t a day for just waiting around. There were plenty of followers, so we had to keep changing up head sizes and retrieve speeds to get those fish to commit. Final Takeaway At the end of the day, we managed to land a couple of decent fish and learned a lot from the shifting conditions. It’s a good reminder that keeping an open mind and adapting is key out there. If you’re heading out, just stay flexible and be willing to move around until you find where they’ve gone. Good luck and tight lines!
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueUmbrella RigsSeasonWinterStructurePoints
Water was COLD fishing was slow. We could see the fish on the bottom but they would not react to anything.
Lee NolandBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueFinesse JigsSeasonWinterStructureLedgesFlip steeper chunk rock banks with a jig. Cast right at shore, then pop off and let it sink 5'-10'. The bite was subtile but 20+ fish a day.
Omnia FishingBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBlade BaitsSeasonWinterStructureRiver ChannelsPaying with the new Live Sight from Lowrance. I was able to pick off some wintering Largemouth with a Blade bait. Could watch the suspended fish chase the bait when slowly lifting it by them.
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Spotted BassTechniqueDamiki RigSeasonWinterStructureStanding TimberThis lake is one of the most fun lakes to fish, drop the scope and find some fish.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueHard JerkbaitsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureBrush Piles
