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Largemouth BassTechniqueFrogs/ToadsSeasonSummerStructureLily PadsAll summer long from postspawn till the fall turnover the water willow can be VERY productive. Especially may through June. Working a popping frog through Isolated patches of water willow will yield big tournament winning bites.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonWinterStructureRock Pile
Crank boat ramps on the lower end of the lake. Strikes will come when your bait is at the very bottom of the ramp.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueGrass JigsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureSubmerged Vegetation
The water willow bite at wateree is heating up! Target big largemouth up shallow with a swim jig. If they’re short striking, keep a senko or some type of stick worm to pitch back to fish that are missing.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructurePoints
Largemouth bass, striper, and white bass can be found schooling in large numbers first thing in the morning and just before sundown off rocky points in 5-10 foot of water. They are schooling mostly on threadfin shad which are pushing shallow in hoards in preparation for their spawn.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureStumps
The Berkeley gilly gives spawners a new look. Target aggressive bedding largemouth with a gilly rigged on a Tokyo rig or power shot for giant spring bass.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueFrogs/ToadsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureMatted Grass
Target the shoreline this time of year. Grass mats and lay downs hold the most fish right now. Frogs and jigs in the grass are the most popular options.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSpinnerbaitsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureSubmerged Vegetation
1/2 ounce Zman spinnerbaits are crushing largemouth in and around submerged vegetation. Zman jigs are the ticket once the sun gets high. Skip them under and around docks. Isolated docks are producing best.
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Common CarpTechniqueCarolina RigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureShadBottom fishing with corn on Carolina right now
