Richard B Russell Lake
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Top Techniques Reported for Largemouth Bass + Spring
- Shakey Heads3
- Carolina Rigs2
- Damiki Rig1
- Hard Jerkbaits1
- Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')1
Largemouth Bass9 Reports
Spotted Bass9 Reports
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Colt Parker
Bronze Ambassador
3/16/25
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Underspins
Structure
Standing Timber
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
59°
Colt Parker
Bronze Ambassador
3/15/25
Species
Spotted Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Soft Swimbaits (Sm/Md)
Structure
Points
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
60°
Fish are stacking up farther back into pockets on points and nulls, focus in on areas with harder bottom consistency. Fish are hugging bottom due to weather but are not afraid to eat baits in the middle of the water column. Work the bait at a consistent medium pace with jerks and twitch’s mixed in.
Species
Spotted Bass
Season
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Carolina Rigs
Structure
Points
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
63°
Fishing was ok Carolina rig zoom craws and finesse worms green pumpkin. Caught a couple with a swim jig.
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