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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Soft Swimbaits (Sm/Md)
Structure
Boulders
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Hard Jerkbaits
Structure
Boulders
Most points or humps with boulders will hold fish this time of year. If the sun is shining, these areas will have slightly warmer water. Wind is a bonus.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Docks
Docks with submerged structure(rocks or brush) and deep water access are places of interest. Stroking a jackhammer or slow rolling the bait through the cover is key. Finesse jigs in green pumpkin and browns fished slow on the bottom in the same areas will also work.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Umbrella Rigs
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
49°
Clear blue skies, high winds, and clear water were the conditions. I focused wind blown steep banks in roughly 10-15 feet of water. I had to weed through some striped bass to get the few good ones I caught.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Finesse Jigs
Structure
Docks
Forage
Bluegill
Water Temperature
53°
The water north of the 44 bridge is still really muddy, so I stayed south of the bridge focusing on docs that had deeper water near by. I haven't gotten bit on any moving bait the last two outings, but the jig bite is still really good on the docks.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Docks
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
53°
Lake level was full after a heavy rain that made the upper lake a mudhole. I saw temps from 52-55, and caught all of my fish in less than 5 feet of water right up next to cover. The bite was tough, but the quality was there. I'd recommend focusing wood right now whether it's docks or laydowns. Fish should be pulled up on the wood pretty tight with the water being chocolate milk.
Species
CatfishSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Rip Rap
Water Temperature
52°
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Hard Jerkbaits
Structure
Stumps
Water Temperature
54°
2-19-22 water temp 52-57 with moderate stain on the lower lake. Caught a limit throwing various size megabass and lucky craft jerkbaits. Expride 6’10” med with a Curado 70 mgl is the perfect combo for jerkbaits. Craw colored ned rigs also produced on main lake points with brush or wood structure leading into the creeks. Huge cat fish bit a fire craw jackhammer off a creek edge.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Texas Rigs (Worming)
Structure
Humps
this combo is awesome
