Lake Tarpon
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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Swim Jigs
Structure
Docks
Forage
Bluegill
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
Structure
Matted Grass
Forage
Bluegill
Water Temperature
78°
The bass seemed to be set up on drop-offs (postspawn). We could not get them to bite, so we headed to the bank. Once we found healthy vegetation, we found the fish! Pulled out the flipping rod, and within 10 flips, I had 2 bass over 2lbs each.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Topwater Walking
Structure
Baitfish
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
68°
Fish were suspended in about 5ft over 15ft of water, in front of staging areas in front of spawning pockets. You could scan around to find the wolf packs or just cast around until they starting busting on the bait at the surface and casting to them!
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Matted Grass
Water Temperature
70°
Caught them over the top of vegetation near docks
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Bluegill
Focused on weed edges adjacent to spawning flats and transition areas with the chatterbait. Also caught some key fish up shallow pitching and fishing around bedding areas. Biggest fish 6.8lbs came off a bed with Missile Baby D Stroyer. I uses the same rod, 7’3H dobyns champion, for both techniques.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Soft Jerkbaits
Structure
Matted Grass
Forage
Shad
Work flukes on top of grass piles let fall in open spots work through cover as a faster alternative to pitching. Areas with shade specifically the most shade are usually the best.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Wacky Rigs
Structure
Lily Pads
Water Temperature
85°
fish were holding right on the edge of pads and grass
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Crankbaits 7'-12'
Structure
Brush Piles
Forage
Bluegill
Fish are getting into full summer mode. Most fish have moved or are moving offshore. Caught a lot of fish cranking 8-12' of water. Also caught some nice fish dragging a Carolina rig on hard bottom.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Texas Rigs (Worming)
Structure
Brush Piles
Forage
Bluegill
Water Temperature
90°
Full summer pattern fish are holding deep. Hot water.
