Patoka Lake
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Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Crankbaits 0-6'
Structure
Stumps
Forage
Shad
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Crankbaits 7'-12'
Structure
Stumps
Forage
Shad
I love burning a crank in the spring. Especially around stumps and in staging areas.
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Lipless Crankbaits
Structure
Laydowns
Forage
Crawfish
One of my favorite baits in the pre-spawn is a lipless crank bait. I like to fish the bait around wood cover which can be trick at times. I pair this bait with a stouter rod and heavier line for this application. The longer stiffer rod allows me to steer my bait clear of wood. With a stouter rod paired with heavier line you can horse those big bass right out of cover and into your kayak.
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