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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Lipless Crankbaits
Structure
Rip Rap
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
42°
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Crankbaits 0-6'
Structure
Rip Rap
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
49°
Was able to find some pretty good fish on rip rap despite the super dirty, low water conditions. The water was still pretty cold, so they weren’t eating it very well, mainly getting the back hook, but I was happy I could get a reaction bite. First bass of 2025 was a 4lber so hopefully that’s a good sign!
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Lily Pads
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
60°
I was able to get out after the historic tornados that hit the area. Luckily no one in my family was hurt or affected, but did have a few friends who had some significant damage to their properties, thinking of them as they begin to rebuild. Fished in the pouring rain, but it paid off with this 5lb+, 20.5” female. I found her in pad stems in about 3 FOW quite a ways off from the bank. The lake is super low, probably still 3-4ft below normal pool, which is why it was only 3 FOW. Kinda treacherous getting around out there, but worth it. They’re starting to fire up it seems.
Casey Day
Bronze Ambassador
4/28/22
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Crankbaits 0-6'
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Crawfish
Crushed two 19.5 in bass in about 5 casts during my last kayak tournament. Took 2nd that day due to the Frittside!
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Swim Jigs
Structure
Lily Pads
Fish in or near old Lily Pad stalks for pre-spawn bite.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
Structure
Lily Pads
Forage
Shad
The constant weather changes are keeping the bass a little slower than usual. Pitching/flipping creature baits is working well in the areas they are preparing beds.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
Structure
Lily Pads
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Crankbaits 0-6'
Structure
Rip Rap
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
47°
A very chilly and windy morning after a massive front had come through. Bite was very challenging. In this tournament there were no limits. I landed 4 and lost a bunch of others. I ended up first place using the Frittside 5 in Red Craw most of the day. I did land one on the Neko Rig. Fish were mostly on the wind blown rip rap and along dock pilings.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Swim Jigs
Structure
Lily Pads
Water warming and Bass heading into shallows near old lily pad stalks. Using Dirty Jigs swim jig, St. Croix Victory MH, Fast, PowerPro 40 lb. braided line-Helps prevent snags and break-offs. Add Reaction Innovation Little Dipper as a trailer.
