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Richard B Russell Lake
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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Damiki Rig
Structure
Rock Pile
Forage
Blueback Herring
Water Temperature
51°
Species
Spotted BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Carolina Rigs
Structure
Points
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
61°
Had strong front blow through on Friday night, fishing was a little slower than anticipated. We still did pretty good just not quite what we anticipated with the weather patterns we are having in the south.
Species
Spotted BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Crankbaits 7'-12'
Structure
Points
With water in the low 50s, the fish are coming out of their winter haunts and starting to make that move to their pre-spawn staging areas. Fish are being caught all over the lake with a DT10 and a 1/2 ball head jig are catching some better fish. Key areas to look for are red clay points with rock on them. Don’t be afraid to throw that DT10 up shallow and work it slow back to the boat.
Species
Spotted BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Shakey Heads
Structure
Points
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
63°
Fishing 6-12 ft on points with stumps seems to be best when slick. If wind picks up a jerkbait or small swimbait works best
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Soft Swimbaits (Sm/Md)
Structure
Brush Piles
Forage
Blueback Herring
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Shakey Heads
Structure
Points
Fish are being caught all over the lake. Some fish are starting to stage and can be caught on secondary points back especially in the creeks. Key baits right now is a Zoom Trick worm in Green Pumpkin Green on a 3/16oz shakey head. The ball style head seems to be getting bit better. Still key in on rip rap as there are still fish there. The Duo Realis 120SP in Morning Dawn is getting bit pretty good. There are fish in Rocky River being caught cranking on a Berkley Fritsside 7 in numerous colors.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Frogs/Toads
Structure
Docks
Forage
Bluegill
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Shakey Heads
Structure
Points
Spots and largemouth are staging on secondary points. Cold front has made you have to slow down a little bit spots are still biting good. Spot remover shakey head on 10 pound test.
Species
Spotted BassSeason
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.
