| Spring (Pre-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 55-65 | - Bass are in pre-spawn staging mode, transitioning between deeper wintering areas and shallow spawning zones, making deliberate feeding movements
- Fish are actively feeding but in a methodical manner, focusing on structure-oriented forage like crawfish while also opportunistically feeding on baitfish
| - Main lake points adjacent to spawning bays, particularly those with gradual slopes and mixed rock/gravel substrate
- Secondary points inside coves and bays where fish stage before moving to spawning areas
- Shallow flats in 4-8 foot range with emerging vegetation near spawning areas
| - Football Jigs worked with slow, deliberate dragging presentations along points and transitions
- Lipless Crankbaits worked through staging areas and over emerging vegetation
- Bladed Jigs worked slowly through the water column in areas with limited visibility
| - Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy and becoming more active in rocky areas
- Baitfish schools concentrated near points and staging areas
| - Vibrant Craw Colors
- Dark Neutrals
- Bold Striped Patterns
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| Spring (Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 55-65 | - Bass transitioning from pre-spawn staging to spawning areas, making deliberate movements between points and shallow spawning flats
- Feeding activity is methodical and opportunistic, with fish showing preference for slow-moving presentations
| - Main lake points adjacent to spawning bays serving as staging areas
- Protected shallow coves with firm bottom for spawning
- Secondary points leading into spawning bays
| - Structure Jigs worked with a slow drag along bottom contours
- Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) worked around shallow cover
- Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) for covering water between spots
| - Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy
- Minnows congregating in pre-spawn areas
| - Vibrant Craw Colors
- Dark Neutrals
- Bold Striped Patterns
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| Spring (Post-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 65-75 | - Post-spawn bass transitioning to early summer patterns, moving from spawning areas to deeper structure while still making occasional shallow feeding movements
- Fish becoming more active and aggressive as they recover from spawning, establishing regular feeding patterns throughout the day
| - Main lake points adjacent to spawning bays, particularly those with access to deeper water
- Secondary points with submerged vegetation starting to grow
- Shallow feeding flats with emerging weed growth near deeper water access
| - Texas Rigs (Worming) worked along emerging weed edges and points
- Spinnerbaits parallel to shoreline structure during feeding periods
- Shakey Heads on main lake points when fish are holding deeper
| - Crawfish emerging from winter habitats
- Young of the year baitfish becoming more prevalent
- Bluegill beginning to nest in shallow areas
| - Vibrant Craw Colors
- Dark Neutrals
- Purple Colors
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