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Largemouth BassTechniqueFrogs/ToadsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureMatted GrassFishing in the back of creeks with matted grass. Ended up with 13 bass around 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 lbs with two bigger bass at 5 1/4 lbs (21.5") and a 4 1/2 lbs as my bigger ones. A buzz/flapping frog was the key. I got some bites on popping and walking frogs but a fast moving frog was the winner. Got some crazy aggressive blow ups and lots of quality bites.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueHard Topwater (Popping)SeasonSummerStructureMatted Grass
The water was down about 6’ for a storm coming in. Between 6am and 9am, it was overcast with light wind out of the west. During that time, I found an area with matted grass and lily pads in roughly 2’ of water. The fish in the picture weighed 4lbs, 14oz and came out of the lily pads for a SPRO popping frog. I caught 3 smaller ones (ranging from 2 - 3.25lbs) using a Berkley popper (shad colored) around the edges of the grass mats.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonSummerStructurePoints
Threw out about 20 foot from the bank in 8-12 feet of water. The big ones were hitting the neon cranks all morning.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueMedium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')SeasonSummerStructureOpen Water/Basin
Noticed some bait fish jumping around about 40 foot off shore so I decided to follow them and throw this medium diving crank towards the bait fish. Caught a couple little largemouths.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueMedium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructurePoints
Threw around some points (about 8-10 ft.) with a bright neon medium diving bomber. Caught this nice one.
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Striped BassTechniqueSpoonsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureOpen Water/BasinWhen the bass are not playing ball, sometimes you put on a spoon and catch whatever is biting. In this case, it was the "Yella Bass".
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueHard Topwater (Popping)SeasonFallStructureBaitfish
In the fall, chase the bait. Watch for shad and follow their movements - probably into the shallow creeks. Start with a popper/plopper in the morning and as the day progresses, start working a little deeper with a swim bait or spinner bait.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueMedium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureMatted Grass
Caught this one pretty quick just using a bright orange and green crankbait. Found some open spots near the thick grass.
