Ross R Barnett Reservoir
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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Soft Swimbaits (Sm/Md)
Structure
Lily Pads
Forage
Shad
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Fall
Technique
Spinnerbaits
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Shad
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Points
Forage
Shad
The rains have consistently hit every week in November, bringing in some cooler (sometimes COLD) temperatures. These Wx fronts are turning some fish on in the river North of MS 43 as they are killing the shad right now. Despite getting soaked throughout the day, it was worth the time to be out on the water. Spinnerbaits and chatter baits are getting good bites along shallow bars and feeder creeks around dwindling pad areas. If you find some ditches coming out of those pad zones, key on them. Bass are hanging tight looking for shad and the bites come fast and furious, but not all day. I had best luck sight fishing areas, looking for active schools of baitfish.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Lipless Crankbaits
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Shad
FISH WERE IN 12 -18 INCHES OF WATER
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Flooded Brush
Forage
Bluegill
Water Temperature
52°
There is little to no visible vegetation on the surface, and water clarity is about 50 percent due to frequent heavy rains over the past month. Feeder creeks with depths of 4-8 feet with banks of flooded timber on the Upper Pearl are holding fish, some with good size. Swimming jigs with the head blades will get decent bites on a medium retrieve. Bumping the jigs over fallen timber or submerged structure is working well right now. Spinnerbaits are getting a few bites, but nothing consistent. Overcast days produce the most bites right now, and sticking to a hot area seems to work best. Not much running up the river at this point. A few stops and that takes up most of our day.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Stumps
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
48°
Water is extremely muddy due to flooding. Backwaters with no current are the best. Water temps started at 45 and warmed up to 48.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Fall
Technique
Topwater Prop
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Shad
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temps 44-48 degrees and muddy
