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Largemouth BassTechniqueUmbrella RigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructurePoints- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueShakey HeadsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureDocks
Caught several 12 to 15 inch bass this last weekend on a shakey head which goes against the expected moving bait patter. Found fish against structure and on ledges.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueMedium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureRip Rap
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureDocks
With the cold front just moving through targeting structures that receive sun is key. Early morning bite has been sluggish, but afternoons when the water temperatures have increased have been solid. Cast the bait past the dock post and roll it through almost hitting the structure. It’s where my most aggressive bites have come from.
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueUmbrella RigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureBouldersParalleling rock banks heading back to spawning areas. 10’ - 12’ deep with A-rig and casting to bank with crank bait keeping bottom contact as long as possible.
- Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureBoulders
Great bait for banging off the rocks to trigger reaction bites!
- Chris CarterBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonWinterStructureLaydowns
Slow slow & if you think you're going slow, then you need to SLOW DOWN MORE. Sometimes my jackhammer would hit bottom h paused there for a 5 seconds prior to bite! Slow down!
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueMedium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')SeasonWinterStructureRiver Channels
low 40s water temps and a cold front makes for a tough bite. Mid diving small cranking up in the river produced the most consistent bite. When the current slowed, the TRD filled limits.
