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Largemouth BassTechniqueUmbrella RigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureBaitfishDeeper water on Spawning flats
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.
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueHover/Mid-StrollingSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureBaitfishFind schools of Shad in creeks and pockets. Most will have bass around.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueMedium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureRip Rap
- 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.
Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueUmbrella RigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructurePoints- 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.
- Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureBoulders
Great bait for banging off the rocks to trigger reaction bites!
