Lake James
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Season
Lake James Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Largemouth Bass + Spring
- Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)4
- Wacky Rigs4
- Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)2
- Bladed Jigs1
- Deep Diving Crankbaits (13'+)1
Largemouth Bass17 Reports
Smallmouth Bass11 Reports
Crappie1 Report
Panfish / Bluegill1 Report
Yellow Perch1 Report
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Fishing Reports
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Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Spinnerbaits
Structure
Shad
Forage
Shad
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Wacky Rigs
Structure
Docks
Fished north/river out of black bear on 4/22. Tons of 1-2 pound male largemouth tight to shallow poles/part of the docks. Caught 14 on a riot baits baton, weightless. Caught 5 on the ole spider jig.(hula grub) Texas rigged, pegged, queen tackle 3/16 oz tungsten weight.
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
Structure
Laydowns
Flipping a rage craw up on beds when they are spawning.
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