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Spring Fishing Patterns on Keystone Lake

SeasonSpeciesWater TempBehavioral PatternsKey LocationsBest TechniquesForage TypesBait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Largemouth Bass52-62
  • Bass transitioning from winter patterns to pre-spawn staging areas, becoming more active with warming trends
  • Fish moving from deeper winter holding areas to shallower flats and staging points adjacent to spawning coves
  • Feeding activity increasing as fish prepare for spawn, with aggressive responses to prey around key structure
  • Secondary points with boulder fields leading into spawning coves
  • Shallow flats adjacent to deeper wintering areas, especially those with standing timber
  • Dock areas in 5-15 foot range with nearby deep water access
  • Lipless Crankbaits worked through standing timber and over shallow flats
  • Bladed Jigs around rocky points and boulder fields
  • Soft Jerkbaits worked slowly around staging areas
  • Shad schools transitioning to shallower flats
  • Crawfish becoming more active in rocky areas
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Natural Craw Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Crappie52-62
  • Moving from deeper winter haunts to shallower pre-spawn staging areas near spawning flats
  • Actively feeding during warming trends, congregating around structure in 8-15 foot depths
  • Schooling behavior becomes more concentrated as fish stage for spawn
  • Brush piles and standing timber adjacent to spawning flats in 8-15 foot depths
  • Secondary points with vertical cover near spawning coves
  • Deep dock areas transitioning to shallow flats
  • Crappie Spider Rigging
  • Crappie Dock Shooting
  • Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')
  • Shad schools congregating in pre-spawn staging areas
  • Small bluegills near brush and timber
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Pink Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Catfish52-68
  • Pre-spawn catfish are becoming more active and starting to move from deep winter haunts to transitional areas, particularly focusing on areas with current flow
  • Feeding activity increases as water warms, with fish particularly active during warmer afternoons and in areas where shad and crappie are congregating
  • Channel swings and deeper areas adjacent to shallow flats where pre-spawn staging occurs
  • Areas with brush piles and standing timber in 8-15 feet of water
  • Rocky points and riprap areas that warm quickly in spring sun
  • Carolina Rigs with cut bait or large minnows, worked slowly along bottom structure
  • Live Bait Rigs positioned near brush piles and timber
  • Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') around structure and channel edges
  • Shad congregating in pre-spawn areas
  • Crappie in shallow to mid-depth brush piles
  • Various bottom-dwelling forage in warming shallows
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Natural Shad Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)White Bass48-58
  • Transitioning from winter haunts to pre-spawn staging areas, actively feeding to build energy reserves for spawning
  • Schooling behavior intensifies, with fish moving along transition zones and following bait movements
  • Highly responsive to current and wind-generated water movement, especially around points
  • Main lake points with rock structure in 8-15 foot depth
  • Wind-blown shorelines with current seams
  • Transition areas between shallow flats and deeper water
  • Blade Baits worked with aggressive vertical hops along depth transitions
  • Lipless Crankbaits retrieved with sporadic bursts near rocky points
  • Underspins worked steadily through schools of suspended fish
  • Shad schools congregating in pre-spawn areas
  • Small baitfish relating to rock structure
  • Juvenile panfish in shallow transition zones
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Metallic Colors
Spring (Spawn)Largemouth Bass58-68
  • Largemouth bass are in spawning mode, establishing and guarding nests in protected areas near rock and boulder fields
  • Fish are moving between staging areas and spawning pockets, with most activity in shallow water
  • Protected pockets with boulders and large rocks, especially those off the main lake
  • Secondary points leading into spawning bays
  • Shallow areas with mixed rock and wood cover near deeper water access
  • Wacky Rigs worked slowly around spawning areas
  • Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) for precise presentations around boulders
  • Soft Jerkbaits for targeting fish moving between spots
  • Shad schooling in spawning pockets
  • Bluegill beginning to move shallow
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Green Colors
Spring (Spawn)Crappie58-65
  • Moving into shallow coves and protected areas for spawning, staging in pre-spawn areas near spawning flats
  • Highly active during daylight hours, especially early morning and late evening
  • Males guarding nests while females stage slightly deeper
  • Protected shallow coves with brush and standing timber (2-8 feet)
  • Dock areas with stable depths (4-10 feet)
  • Secondary points leading into spawning bays
  • Crappie Dock Shooting
  • Bobbers
  • Crappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling)
  • Small Shad
  • Small Bluegill
  • Juvenile Yellow Perch
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Pink Colors
Spring (Spawn)Catfish58-75
  • Catfish are transitioning into spawning behavior, actively seeking warm, protected areas with suitable spawning structure like brush piles and submerged timber
  • Feeding activity increases as water warms, with fish particularly active during dawn and dusk periods
  • Males guarding nests become territorial and aggressive once spawning begins
  • Brush piles in protected coves and bays
  • Areas with standing timber, especially where it intersects with depth changes
  • Rocky areas and riprap banks that warm quickly in spring
  • Carolina Rigs with cut bait or large soft plastics
  • Live Bait Rigs near spawning areas
  • Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') around brush piles
  • Crappie, particularly in and around brush pile areas
  • Shad schooling in spawning bays
  • Various sunfish species in shallow spawning areas
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Spawn)White Bass52-65
  • White bass are making spawning runs into tributaries and wind-swept rocky areas, congregating in large schools
  • Fish are aggressive and actively feeding during pre and post-spawn periods, especially during shad movement
  • Rocky points and shallow flats near tributary mouths or major creek channels
  • Wind-blown shorelines with rock and gravel substrate in 2-8 feet of water
  • Current seams and eddies near main lake points with boulder structure
  • Inline Spinners worked quickly through schooling fish in shallow water
  • Lipless Crankbaits retrieved with a yo-yo action near rocky points
  • Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) worked parallel to spawning areas
  • Shad schools moving into spawning areas
  • Small baitfish relating to rocky structure
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Metallic Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)Largemouth Bass65-75
  • Post-spawn bass are actively recovering and beginning to feed aggressively, particularly around shallow to mid-depth transition areas
  • Fish are establishing summer patterns, moving between shallow feeding zones and slightly deeper resting areas throughout the day
  • Boulder fields and rocky points in 5-15 foot depth range
  • Shallow docks with nearby deep water access
  • Brush piles and standing timber on secondary points
  • Texas Rigs (Worming) worked slowly around boulders and dock edges
  • Spinnerbaits parallel to shoreline cover and through boulder fields
  • Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') along rocky points
  • Shad schools beginning to group up in predictable areas
  • Bluegill spawning in shallow protected areas
  • Crawfish active around rocky areas
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Green Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)Crappie58-72
  • Post-spawn crappie transitioning from shallow spawning areas to early summer patterns, becoming more active and feeding heavily to recover
  • Fish beginning to suspend near vertical cover and moving toward deeper brush piles as water warms
  • Brush piles and standing timber in 8-15 feet of water
  • Dock areas with good depth and shade
  • Main lake points near spawning bays
  • Crappie Dock Shooting
  • Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')
  • Crappie Spider Rigging
  • Young-of-year shad beginning to school
  • Small bluegill and sunfish fry
  • Various insects and larvae
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)Catfish58-72
  • Actively feeding in post-spawn recovery phase, taking advantage of current areas and structure for ambush feeding
  • Moving between shallow and mid-depth zones (5-20 feet) following shad and crappie movements
  • Utilizing brush piles and timber as resting areas between feeding periods
  • Current-swept areas near brush piles and standing timber
  • Rocky areas and riprap with nearby deeper water
  • Dock areas with access to multiple depth zones
  • Carolina Rigs drifted along firm bottom areas
  • Live Bait Rigs near structure and current breaks
  • Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') around brush piles
  • Shad schools in mid-depth zones
  • Crappie in and around brush piles
  • Crawfish emerging in rocky areas
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)White Bass58-72
  • Post-spawn white bass are actively feeding and recovering, typically schooling aggressively to chase shad in the upper water column near points and current seams
  • Fish are transitioning from spawning areas to main lake feeding zones, using rock structure and points as staging areas
  • Main lake points with boulder structure in 8-15 feet of water
  • Wind-blown shorelines with current seams near rocky structure
  • Shallow flats adjacent to deeper water where shad are present
  • Spinnerbaits worked at medium-fast retrieve along points and current seams
  • Lipless Crankbaits burned through schooling fish in shallow water
  • Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) worked parallel to rocky banks
  • Shad schools concentrated near points and in wind-driven current
  • Small baitfish gathering in shallow feeding areas
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Metallic Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

SeasonSpeciesWater TempBehavioral PatternsKey LocationsBest TechniquesForage TypesBait Colors
SummerLargemouth Bass82-91
  • Fish are exhibiting both shallow and deep patterns due to summer stratification, with most active feeding during early morning and late evening
  • Bass are relating heavily to hard cover (boulders, rock piles, laydowns) as ambush points for shad and crawfish
  • Boulder fields and rock piles in 8-15 foot depth range
  • Shallow laydowns and flooded timber in 3-6 foot range, especially those near points with current
  • Deep dock corners adjacent to rock structure
  • Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) with slow presentations and pauses
  • Bladed Jigs around boulder fields
  • Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') near laydowns and timber
  • Shad - primary forage based on multiple recent reports
  • Crawfish - particularly around rock structure
  • Green Pumpkin
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Green
SummerCrappie75-85
  • Crappie are exhibiting pelagic behavior, suspending in open water near brush piles at 20' depth, actively feeding on shad schools
  • Fish are showing both suspended patterns in open water and structure-oriented behavior around brush piles, suggesting a dual pattern during summer months
  • Open water basins with suspended fish at 20' depth
  • Brush piles at 20' depth
  • Deep structure adjacent to primary lake channels
  • Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')
  • Crappie Spider Rigging
  • Bobbers with minnows near brush piles
  • Shad schools in open water
  • Minnows near structure
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Light Neutral Colors
SummerCatfish75-91
  • Active feeding during dawn and dusk periods, focusing on shad and crappie around brush piles and standing timber
  • Holding in deeper water during peak daytime heat, moving shallower to feed during low-light periods
  • Opportunistic feeding increased during periods of turbidity, especially in areas with current
  • Deep brush piles and standing timber in 15-20+ feet of water
  • Current-swept rocky areas and riprap
  • Shaded dock areas with good depth
  • Channel edges near shallow flats
  • Live Bait Rigs with cut bait or live shad
  • Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+) near structure
  • Carolina Rigs drifted along channel edges
  • Shad schools in deeper water
  • Crappie around brush piles
  • Bottom-dwelling creatures near rocky areas
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Natural Shad Colors
SummerWhite Bass72-85
  • Actively schooling and feeding on shad, using rock structure as ambush points in 8-15ft depths
  • Most aggressive during early morning and evening, moving shallower to feed along wind-blown points
  • Main lake points with large boulders in 8-15ft
  • Wind-blown rocky shorelines with current seams
  • Open water areas near structure where shad are schooling
  • Spinnerbaits worked along rock piles and points
  • Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') parallel to rocky banks
  • Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) for schooling fish
  • Shad (primary forage based on lake inferences)
  • Small baitfish relating to rock structure
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Keystone Lake

SeasonSpeciesWater TempBehavioral PatternsKey LocationsBest TechniquesForage TypesBait Colors
FallLargemouth Bass61-80
  • Fish are actively feeding on shad in shallow water, particularly during midday when temperatures warm up
  • Bass are using boulder fields and points as ambush locations to target schooling shad
  • Shallow boulder fields near points with access to deeper water
  • Riprap banks in the backs of coves where shad are present
  • Standing timber in shallow to moderate depth
  • Hard Jerkbaits worked with varying speeds, especially effective during active feeding periods
  • Bladed Jigs around riprap and shallow cover
  • Shallow to Medium Diving Crankbaits (0-12') worked around boulders and points
  • Shad (primary forage, mentioned in multiple reports showing consistent pattern)
  • Bluegill (secondary forage, particularly around shallow cover)
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Purple Colors
FallCrappie58-72
  • Crappie are transitioning from summer deep water patterns to shallower feeding zones, following shad schools into creeks and coves
  • Fish are actively feeding to build up reserves for winter, creating aggressive bite windows during prime feeding periods
  • Schools become more concentrated around key structure, particularly around brush piles and standing timber at intermediate depths
  • Brush piles and standing timber in 12-15 foot depth range near creek channels
  • Main lake points with access to deeper water
  • Dock structures in coves with nearby deep water access
  • Crappie Spider Rigging
  • Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')
  • Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling)
  • Shad schools moving into creeks and coves
  • Small baitfish congregating around structure
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Purple Colors
FallCatfish55-75
  • Catfish actively feeding on shad schools in preparation for winter, often following baitfish migrations to creek arms and coves
  • Fish transitioning between shallow and deep water zones based on daily temperature fluctuations
  • Deep channel edges near creek mouths where shad schools congregate
  • Brush piles and standing timber in 15-20 foot depths
  • Rocky points and riprap areas that retain heat during cooling periods
  • Live Bait Rigs with cut shad or whole bait positioned near structure
  • Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+) along channel edges where bait schools are present
  • Carolina Rigs dragged through transitions between shallow and deep water
  • Shad schools congregating in creek arms
  • Crappie in brush piles and standing timber
  • Crawfish around rocky areas and riprap
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
FallWhite Bass52-68
  • White bass are actively schooling and chasing shad in wind-driven current areas, especially near main lake points and rocky structures
  • Fish are making seasonal movements following baitfish schools, transitioning from deeper summer areas to shallower feeding zones
  • Main lake points with boulder structure in 8-15 feet of water
  • Rocky shorelines with wind-generated current
  • Secondary points adjacent to deeper water where shad are schooling
  • Lipless Crankbaits worked aggressively through schooling fish
  • Spinnerbaits parallel to rocky banks in windy conditions
  • Blade Baits bounced along bottom structure near points
  • Schooling Shad
  • Small Baitfish
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Metallic Colors

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

SeasonSpeciesWater TempBehavioral PatternsKey LocationsBest TechniquesForage TypesBait Colors
WinterLargemouth Bass38-56
  • Bass are schooling in predictable winter locations, particularly around dock corners and boulder fields in 5-13 foot depths
  • Fish are actively feeding on shad during stable weather periods, especially in early morning hours
  • Bass are relating tightly to specific pieces of cover and showing a preference for hard structure
  • Dock corners and walkways in 5-8 foot depths
  • Boulder fields near creek channels
  • Shallow flats with isolated cover near deeper water
  • Hard Jerkbaits worked with long pauses
  • Bladed Jigs around dock posts and rocks
  • Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') in areas with active shad
  • Shad concentrations in creek arms and around structure
  • Baitfish schools suspended near docks
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Metallic Colors
WinterCrappie38-45
  • Crappie are schooling tightly in deeper water, typically suspending near vertical cover or deep brush piles
  • Feeding activity is more concentrated during warmer parts of the day, with fish becoming more active when water temperatures rise slightly
  • Deep brush piles and standing timber in 18-25 foot depth range
  • Steep drop-offs near creek channels and river channels
  • Deep dock areas with vertical posts extending into deeper water
  • Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+) with light jigs directly over suspended schools
  • Ice Fishing Jigs worked slowly through the water column
  • Damiki Rig presented at the exact depth of suspended fish
  • Suspended shad schools in deeper water
  • Small minnows gathering near brush piles
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Light Neutral Colors
WinterCatfish38-48
  • Catfish will be concentrated in deeper, more stable water zones, typically moving slowly and conserving energy
  • Feeding activity is reduced but still occurs, with fish more likely to feed during warmer parts of the day
  • Deep brush piles and standing timber in 20+ feet of water
  • Channel edges with current near deep structure
  • Deep holes near river channel bends with reduced current
  • Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+)
  • Live Bait Rigs
  • Trolling Deep (20'+)
  • Concentrated schools of winter shad
  • Bottom-dwelling forage like crawfish
  • Smaller fish seeking warmth near brush piles
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Natural Shad Colors
WinterWhite Bass38-45
  • White bass school tightly in deeper water, typically suspended near primary points and deep structure
  • Feeding activity becomes more concentrated during stable weather periods, with fish moving vertically in the water column to follow shad schools
  • Deep main lake points with boulder structure in 15-25 feet of water
  • Channel swings near creek mouths where shad concentrate
  • Steep rocky banks adjacent to deep water
  • Blade Baits worked vertically with slow lifts and drops
  • Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+) with spoons near suspended schools
  • Underspins worked slowly through suspended fish
  • Schooling shad concentrated in deeper water
  • Small baitfish seeking warmer water temperatures
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Metallic Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors

Key Seasonal Structures in Keystone Lake

SeasonSpeciesPrimary StructureSecondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Largemouth BassSecondary points with boulder fields leading into spawning covesShallow flats adjacent to deeper wintering areas, especially those with standing timber
Spring (Pre-Spawn)CrappieBrush piles and standing timber adjacent to spawning flats in 8-15 foot depthsSecondary points with vertical cover near spawning coves
Spring (Pre-Spawn)CatfishChannel swings and deeper areas adjacent to shallow flats where pre-spawn staging occursAreas with brush piles and standing timber in 8-15 feet of water
Spring (Pre-Spawn)White BassMain lake points with rock structure in 8-15 foot depthWind-blown shorelines with current seams
Spring (Spawn)Largemouth BassProtected pockets with boulders and large rocks, especially those off the main lakeSecondary points leading into spawning bays
Spring (Spawn)CrappieProtected shallow coves with brush and standing timber (2-8 feet)Dock areas with stable depths (4-10 feet)
Spring (Spawn)CatfishBrush piles in protected coves and baysAreas with standing timber, especially where it intersects with depth changes
Spring (Spawn)White BassRocky points and shallow flats near tributary mouths or major creek channelsWind-blown shorelines with rock and gravel substrate in 2-8 feet of water
Spring (Post-Spawn)Largemouth BassBoulder fields and rocky points in 5-15 foot depth rangeShallow docks with nearby deep water access
Spring (Post-Spawn)CrappieBrush piles and standing timber in 8-15 feet of waterDock areas with good depth and shade
Spring (Post-Spawn)CatfishCurrent-swept areas near brush piles and standing timberRocky areas and riprap with nearby deeper water
Spring (Post-Spawn)White BassMain lake points with boulder structure in 8-15 feet of waterWind-blown shorelines with current seams near rocky structure
SummerLargemouth BassBoulder fields and rock piles in 8-15 foot depth rangeShallow laydowns and flooded timber in 3-6 foot range, especially those near points with current
SummerCrappieOpen water basins with suspended fish at 20' depthBrush piles at 20' depth
SummerCatfishDeep brush piles and standing timber in 15-20+ feet of waterCurrent-swept rocky areas and riprap
SummerWhite BassMain lake points with large boulders in 8-15ftWind-blown rocky shorelines with current seams
FallLargemouth BassShallow boulder fields near points with access to deeper waterRiprap banks in the backs of coves where shad are present
FallCrappieBrush piles and standing timber in 12-15 foot depth range near creek channelsMain lake points with access to deeper water
FallCatfishDeep channel edges near creek mouths where shad schools congregateBrush piles and standing timber in 15-20 foot depths
FallWhite BassMain lake points with boulder structure in 8-15 feet of waterRocky shorelines with wind-generated current
WinterLargemouth BassDock corners and walkways in 5-8 foot depthsBoulder fields near creek channels
WinterCrappieDeep brush piles and standing timber in 18-25 foot depth rangeSteep drop-offs near creek channels and river channels
WinterCatfishDeep brush piles and standing timber in 20+ feet of waterChannel edges with current near deep structure
WinterWhite BassDeep main lake points with boulder structure in 15-25 feet of waterChannel swings near creek mouths where shad concentrate

Primary Forage by Season

SeasonSpeciesPrimary ForageSecondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Largemouth BassShad schools transitioning to shallower flatsCrawfish becoming more active in rocky areas
Spring (Pre-Spawn)CrappieShad schools congregating in pre-spawn staging areasSmall bluegills near brush and timber
Spring (Pre-Spawn)CatfishShad congregating in pre-spawn areasCrappie in shallow to mid-depth brush piles
Spring (Pre-Spawn)White BassShad schools congregating in pre-spawn areasSmall baitfish relating to rock structure
Spring (Spawn)Largemouth BassShad schooling in spawning pocketsBluegill beginning to move shallow
Spring (Spawn)CrappieSmall ShadSmall Bluegill
Spring (Spawn)CatfishCrappie, particularly in and around brush pile areasShad schooling in spawning bays
Spring (Spawn)White BassShad schools moving into spawning areasSmall baitfish relating to rocky structure
Spring (Post-Spawn)Largemouth BassShad schools beginning to group up in predictable areasBluegill spawning in shallow protected areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)CrappieYoung-of-year shad beginning to schoolSmall bluegill and sunfish fry
Spring (Post-Spawn)CatfishShad schools in mid-depth zonesCrappie in and around brush piles
Spring (Post-Spawn)White BassShad schools concentrated near points and in wind-driven currentSmall baitfish gathering in shallow feeding areas
SummerLargemouth BassShad - primary forage based on multiple recent reportsCrawfish - particularly around rock structure
SummerCrappieShad schools in open waterMinnows near structure
SummerCatfishShad schools in deeper waterCrappie around brush piles
SummerWhite BassShad (primary forage based on lake inferences)Small baitfish relating to rock structure
FallLargemouth BassShad (primary forage, mentioned in multiple reports showing consistent pattern)Bluegill (secondary forage, particularly around shallow cover)
FallCrappieShad schools moving into creeks and covesSmall baitfish congregating around structure
FallCatfishShad schools congregating in creek armsCrappie in brush piles and standing timber
FallWhite BassSchooling ShadSmall Baitfish
WinterLargemouth BassShad concentrations in creek arms and around structureBaitfish schools suspended near docks
WinterCrappieSuspended shad schools in deeper waterSmall minnows gathering near brush piles
WinterCatfishConcentrated schools of winter shadBottom-dwelling forage like crawfish
WinterWhite BassSchooling shad concentrated in deeper waterSmall baitfish seeking warmer water temperatures

Bait Colors by Season for Keystone Lake

SeasonSpeciesBait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Largemouth Bass
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Natural Craw Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Crappie
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Pink Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Catfish
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Natural Shad Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)White Bass
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Metallic Colors
Spring (Spawn)Largemouth Bass
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Green Colors
Spring (Spawn)Crappie
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Pink Colors
Spring (Spawn)Catfish
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Spawn)White Bass
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Metallic Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)Largemouth Bass
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Green Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)Crappie
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)Catfish
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)White Bass
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Metallic Colors
SummerLargemouth Bass
  • Green Pumpkin
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Green
SummerCrappie
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Light Neutral Colors
SummerCatfish
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Natural Shad Colors
SummerWhite Bass
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
FallLargemouth Bass
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Purple Colors
FallCrappie
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Purple Colors
FallCatfish
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
FallWhite Bass
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Metallic Colors
WinterLargemouth Bass
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Metallic Colors
WinterCrappie
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Light Neutral Colors
WinterCatfish
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Natural Shad Colors
WinterWhite Bass
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Metallic Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors