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Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: Apr 16, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Wheeler Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	52-62	Bass staging in pre-spawn areas near creek channels and points, actively feeding but responding better to slower presentations in cold fronts Fish relating strongly to current seams in 8-10 foot depth range, showing selective feeding behavior during temperature transitions	Deep creek channels with adjacent staging areas Long points with access to deeper water Current seams in 8-10 foot depth range	Hard Jerkbaits worked slowly with long pauses Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') with stop-and-go retrieve Shakey Heads worked along bottom in current areas	Shad concentrations in pre-spawn staging areas Crawfish becoming active in warming water	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Dark Neutrals
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	47-55	Smallmouth bass are transitioning to pre-spawn pattern, actively feeding while staging near spawning areas Fish are moving from winter depths to warming shallow areas, particularly around points and creek mouths Feeding activity is increasing with warming trends, targeting shad in transition zones	Main lake points near deep water access Creek mouths with rock or bluff structure Transition areas between spawning flats and winter depths	Damiki Rig with vertical presentations Hard Jerkbaits worked slowly around points Ned Rigs dragged along bottom structure	Shad schools in transition areas Small baitfish near points	Natural Baitfish Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	52-62	Crappie are transitioning from winter deep-water patterns to pre-spawn staging areas, following warming trends and becoming more active Fish are beginning to school up near spawning flats, utilizing creek channels as migration routes and staging on adjacent structure	Creek channel bends adjacent to spawning flats in 8-15 foot depths Brush piles and laydowns near creek channels in 12-18 foot depths Protected coves with abundant cover, particularly on the northern banks that warm first	Crappie Spider Rigging - ideal for targeting suspended fish and working through staging areas Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling) - effective for covering water and finding active schools Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') - perfect for working brush piles and specific pieces of cover	Shad schools suspending near channel breaks and staging areas Small bluegill and juvenile panfish in and around cover	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Striped Bass	58-68	Striped bass are actively moving into shallower water as temperatures warm, staging near tributary entrances and following bait schools Fish are becoming more aggressive in their feeding patterns, especially during dawn/dusk periods due to the lake's limited visibility Schools of stripers are starting to break up into smaller groups as they prepare for spawning activities	River channel swings and current breaks where pre-spawn stripers stage Rocky points and bluff walls adjacent to deeper water Tributary mouths and major creek entries where bait congregates	Umbrella Rigs worked along channel edges to mimic shad schools Large Hair Jigs (Preacher) worked vertically in current breaks Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) slow-rolled through bait schools	Shad schools moving into shallower water Smaller baitfish congregating near tributary mouths	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	58-68	Pre-spawn and spawning largemouth bass moving into shallow protected areas, particularly around brush piles as indicated in recent reports Males actively guarding nests while females stage nearby, making frequent transitions between shallow and slightly deeper water Feeding activity increases with warming water, with fish targeting both shad and crappie as noted in recent reports	Brush piles in protected coves, particularly evident from recent fishing reports Secondary points with gradual slopes leading to spawning pockets Shallow protected areas near river channel swings, leveraging the lake's strong river influence	Wacky Rigs worked slowly around brush piles, validated by recent successful reports Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) for precise presentations in and around cover Soft Jerkbaits for targeting pre-spawn fish moving between depths	Shad - primary forage base confirmed by recent reports Crappie - notably mentioned in recent fishing reports as secondary forage Bluegill - typical spring spawn period forage	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	58-68	Actively spawning and staging near hard bottom areas, particularly around bluff ends and rock piles as evidenced in recent reports Males guarding nests in shallow areas while females move between spawning sites and deeper staging areas Feeding opportunistically around spawning areas, particularly responsive to presentations that mimic crawfish and small baitfish	Bluff ends with rock or gravel bottom, particularly those near deeper water access Current breaks near rock piles and boulders, especially on main lake points Protected shallow bays with hard bottom composition	Shakey Heads worked slowly along bottom in spawning areas Drop Shot with finesse presentations for spawning fish Shallow Diving Crankbaits worked against current near structure	Shad moving into spawning areas Crawfish active in rocky areas	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	58-68	Crappie moving into shallow coves and protected bays, staging near spawning areas in 2-8 foot depths Males establishing and guarding nests near visible cover while females stage slightly deeper Aggressive feeding periods during pre-spawn, becoming more territorial during actual spawn	Protected shallow coves with visible cover (brush, laydowns, dock posts) in 2-8 feet Secondary points leading into spawning bays Shallow brush piles near creek channels	Crappie Dock Shooting Bobbers Crappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling)	Shad Small sunfish Minnows	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Spawn)	Striped Bass	58-68	Striped bass are moving into tributary arms and river channels for spawning, congregating in pre-spawn staging areas with current Fish are aggressive and feeding heavily before and after spawning, targeting shad in shallower areas	Main river channel swings and current breaks near spawning tributaries Rocky points and bluff walls adjacent to spawning areas Shallow flats near deep water where shad are spawning	Umbrella Rigs worked through schools of pre-spawn fish Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) cast to rocky points and bluff walls Spinnerbaits worked along current breaks in stained water	Pre-spawn shad schools gathering in tributary arms Small baitfish congregating near spawning areas	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	65-74	Post-spawn bass are actively feeding on shad and crawfish, transitioning between shallow and mid-depth zones with strong response to wind and current Fish are showing mixed behavior patterns - some still shallow around stumps and shoreline cover, while others moving to offshore structure following shad	Flats with stumps in 4-10 foot range, especially those near deeper water Areas with active shad spawns near shallow cover Offshore ditches with shell beds and structure	Drop Shot around deeper structure and transition areas Hard Jerkbaits for actively feeding fish in wind-blown areas Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') around rocky areas and stumps	Shad - primary forage with active spawning activity reported Crawfish - especially around rocky areas and stumps	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	58-68	Post-spawn smallmouth are actively feeding to recover energy, focusing on shad around river channel areas and draws Fish are transitioning from spawning areas to early summer patterns, staging in 8-15 foot depths near channel swings and bluff transitions	River channel draws and current breaks in 8-15 foot range Bluff transitions near deep water access Secondary points with rock structure adjacent to spawning pockets	Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') worked along channel edges and draws Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) for actively feeding fish Shakey Heads worked slowly on bluff transitions	Shad - primary forage based on recent reports Crawfish - especially around rocky structure	Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	65-75	Post-spawn crappie transitioning from shallow spawning areas to early summer patterns, actively feeding to recover energy Fish becoming more structure-oriented, suspending near vertical cover and gradually moving to deeper water Feeding activity peaks during early morning and late evening, with scattered schools during daylight hours	Brush piles and laydowns in 8-15 foot depth range adjacent to spawning flats Creek channel intersections with emerging vegetation in 6-12 feet Dock edges and pilings, especially those near deeper water access	Crappie Dock Shooting Crappie Spider Rigging Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling) Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')	Shad (primary forage base moving to main lake areas) Small bluegill and juvenile sunfish Young of year baitfish beginning to emerge	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Striped Bass	65-72	Post-spawn stripers are actively feeding to recover energy, moving from spawning areas to main lake structure and following large shad schools Fish are transitioning to deeper water as temperatures rise, but still making frequent shallow feeding runs during low light periods Stripers are utilizing current breaks and channel swings for ambush points, especially during active shad movements	Main river channel swings with adjacent structure where current concentrates baitfish Rock bluffs and riprap areas near deep water access Points and pockets with quick access to deeper water	Umbrella Rigs worked along channel edges and through bait schools Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) slow-rolled near structure Spoons worked vertically when fish are spotted on electronics	Large schools of threadfin and gizzard shad Blueback herring where present Young-of-year baitfish beginning to emerge	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Dark Neutrals

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	82-88	Fish are actively feeding around current-swept structure and grass mats in the warm water conditions, with increased shallow activity during lower light periods During peak heat (88°F reported), bass are relating closely to shade-providing cover like laydowns and matted grass, moving deeper along rock walls during bright conditions	Rock walls and river channels with current Matted grass flats, especially in Decatur area Laydowns and overhanging trees near deeper water	Texas Rigs (Worming) with brush hogs around grass Structure Jigs (3/8 oz) worked along rock walls Hard Topwater (Popping) around overhanging trees Frogs/Toads over matted grass	Shad around current-swept areas Crawfish in rocky areas	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	68-80	During summer, smallmouth bass are actively feeding but moving deeper during midday heat, utilizing current breaks and structure in 8-15 foot range Fish are establishing feeding stations near bluff walls and rock structure, making periodic moves to shallow water during low light periods	Bluff walls with current breaks in 8-15 foot depth range Rocky points and transition areas near deep water access Current-swept structure along river channel edges	Drop Shot worked along bluff walls and deeper structure Shakey Heads worked slowly through rocky areas Hard Topwater (Walking) during early morning and late evening periods	Shad schools in open water and along structure Crawfish in rocky areas and bluff walls	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Bold Striped Patterns
Summer	Crappie	72-85	Crappie are actively feeding in 8-15 foot depths during early morning and evening, moving to slightly deeper water (15-20 feet) during bright midday periods Fish are relating heavily to brush piles and creek channel edges, with larger schools congregating around shaded dock areas	Shaded dock areas in 8-15 foot depths, especially those near creek channels Brush piles positioned on creek channel edges in 15-20 foot range Complex points with submerged timber that provide shade	Crappie Dock Shooting Crappie Spider Rigging Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')	Shad schools in 8-15 foot depth range Small bluegill and juvenile sunfish around dock areas Small minnows relating to brush piles	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Dark Neutrals
Summer	Striped Bass	65-72	Striped bass are actively feeding early morning near current-influenced areas, particularly around the dam, taking advantage of cooler, oxygenated water Fish are likely suspending in deeper water during midday heat, moving shallow to feed during low light periods due to the lake's limited visibility (1.5m Secchi)	Dam area with moving water and access to deep, cooler water Channel swings and current breaks where bait schools congregate Rocky points and bluff walls adjacent to deep water	Spoons worked vertically through suspended fish schools Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') along channel edges and near the dam Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) cast to breaking fish during early morning feeding	Shad schools congregating near current areas Suspended bait balls in deeper, cooler water	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns

Fall Fishing Guide for Wheeler Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	70-80	Fish are actively feeding on shad in both shallow and deep zones, taking advantage of current-based feeding opportunities around grass edges and channel swings Bass are utilizing current breaks and structure as ambush points, particularly during higher flow periods Fish showing a mixed depth pattern with both shallow and deep activity, suggesting a transitional fall pattern	Grass edges near river channel swings Current-swept rocky points and boulders Submerged vegetation in 3-5 foot depth range Barge tie-offs and marina areas with current breaks	Spinnerbaits and Bladed Jigs worked along grass edges with current Carolina Rigs worked in deeper current seams Hard Topwater (Popping) during morning hours Shakey Heads worked slowly around current breaks	Shad - primary forage currently driving feeding patterns Baitfish schools congregating around current breaks	Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Shad Colors
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	52-78	Actively feeding on shad in current-influenced areas, especially along bluff walls and river channel edges Fish are schooling and moving with bait, utilizing current breaks and ledges as primary feeding stations	Bluff walls with current seams River channel ledges with current breaks Rocky points near deep water access	Ned Rigs worked with current along bottom structure Shakey Heads fished downstream in current seams Drop Shot targeting suspended fish near structure	Shad schools in mid-depth ranges Crawfish in rocky areas	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Fall	Crappie	58-72	Actively feeding and transitioning to deeper water (8-20 feet) as baitfish schools migrate from shallow summer areas Forming loose schools around vertical cover and creek channel edges, becoming more concentrated as water cools Increased feeding activity during early morning and late afternoon, following shad movements	Creek channel bends with adjacent brush piles in 12-20 foot range Main lake points near deep water access Deeper brush piles near creek mouths	Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling) Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Crappie Spider Rigging	Shad schools migrating to deeper water Small sunfish around brush piles Young-of-year baitfish in creek channels	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Dark Neutrals
Fall	Striped Bass	65-72	Actively chasing large schools of shad in main lake areas and creek mouths as baitfish migrate to shallower waters Feeding patterns intensify during low-light periods due to limited water clarity (1.5m Secchi depth) Moving between different depth zones seeking optimal temperature range as fall cooling occurs	Main channel swings and current breaks where shad schools congregate Rocky points and bluff walls adjacent to deep water Creek mouth intersections with the main river channel	Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') with artificial lures parallel to main lake structure Umbrella Rigs cast toward surfacing bait schools Spoons worked vertically through suspended bait schools	Shad schools migrating to creeks and shallower waters Baitfish concentrating around structure and current breaks	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Dark Neutrals

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Largemouth Bass	45-62	Targeting shallow feeding zones in 0-10 foot range, especially during warmer winter days as evidenced by recent reports showing 49-61°F water temps Relating strongly to current-influenced areas and structure, with active feeding on shad and crawfish near laydowns and riprap	Main lake points with laydowns in deeper water, particularly given the lower winter pool conditions Riprap banks with nearby deep water access River channel swing areas with current breaks and structure	Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') worked along structure and riprap Hard Jerkbaits with extended pauses between twitches Football Jigs worked slowly around structure and transition areas	Shad schooling in winter patterns near structure Crawfish active on rocky structure and riprap	Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Winter	Smallmouth Bass	45-70	Smallmouth bass maintaining relatively shallow patterns with active feeding during warmer winter days, particularly around hard structure Fish showing willingness to chase reaction baits when water temperatures are above 60°F, especially during stable weather periods	Rock points with direct access to deeper water Boulder fields in 8-15 foot depth range Current breaks near river channel edges	Hard Jerkbaits with longer pauses between twitches Hard Topwater (Walking) during warmer periods Blade Baits worked vertically near structure	Shad Crawfish emerging from winter habitat	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors
Winter	Crappie	44-56	Crappie are holding tight to deep vertical cover (tree tops and brush piles) in 15-20 foot depth range, especially near creek channels Fish are actively feeding but require slow presentations due to winter water temperatures in the mid-40s to mid-50s	Deep brush piles and tree tops adjacent to creek channels in 15-20 foot range Deep laydowns in creek arms Transition areas between creek channels and flats with vertical cover	Crappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling) with very slow retrieval rates Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') around brush and timber Hover/Mid-Strolling near deep structure	Shad concentrations in and around deep creek channels Small baitfish relating to brush piles	Bold Striped Patterns Pink Colors Chartreuse Colors
Winter	Striped Bass	47-58	Schooling in deeper areas near primary channel bends and dam, following large concentrations of shad Most active feeding during low-light periods due to stained water conditions Utilizing current breaks and structure to ambush bait in energy-efficient manner	Deep channel bends near dam with current breaks Rock bluffs adjacent to river channel Deep points near major creek channels	Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+) Spoons Umbrella Rigs	Schooling shad in deeper water Suspended baitfish near structure	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Dark Neutrals

Key Seasonal Structures in Wheeler Lake

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Deep creek channels with adjacent staging areas	Long points with access to deeper water
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Main lake points near deep water access	Creek mouths with rock or bluff structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	Creek channel bends adjacent to spawning flats in 8-15 foot depths	Brush piles and laydowns near creek channels in 12-18 foot depths
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Striped Bass	River channel swings and current breaks where pre-spawn stripers stage	Rocky points and bluff walls adjacent to deeper water
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Brush piles in protected coves, particularly evident from recent fishing reports	Secondary points with gradual slopes leading to spawning pockets
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Bluff ends with rock or gravel bottom, particularly those near deeper water access	Current breaks near rock piles and boulders, especially on main lake points
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	Protected shallow coves with visible cover (brush, laydowns, dock posts) in 2-8 feet	Secondary points leading into spawning bays
Spring (Spawn)	Striped Bass	Main river channel swings and current breaks near spawning tributaries	Rocky points and bluff walls adjacent to spawning areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Flats with stumps in 4-10 foot range, especially those near deeper water	Areas with active shad spawns near shallow cover
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	River channel draws and current breaks in 8-15 foot range	Bluff transitions near deep water access
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	Brush piles and laydowns in 8-15 foot depth range adjacent to spawning flats	Creek channel intersections with emerging vegetation in 6-12 feet
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Striped Bass	Main river channel swings with adjacent structure where current concentrates baitfish	Rock bluffs and riprap areas near deep water access
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Rock walls and river channels with current	Matted grass flats, especially in Decatur area
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Bluff walls with current breaks in 8-15 foot depth range	Rocky points and transition areas near deep water access
Summer	Crappie	Shaded dock areas in 8-15 foot depths, especially those near creek channels	Brush piles positioned on creek channel edges in 15-20 foot range
Summer	Striped Bass	Dam area with moving water and access to deep, cooler water	Channel swings and current breaks where bait schools congregate
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Grass edges near river channel swings	Current-swept rocky points and boulders
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Bluff walls with current seams	River channel ledges with current breaks
Fall	Crappie	Creek channel bends with adjacent brush piles in 12-20 foot range	Main lake points near deep water access
Fall	Striped Bass	Main channel swings and current breaks where shad schools congregate	Rocky points and bluff walls adjacent to deep water
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Main lake points with laydowns in deeper water, particularly given the lower winter pool conditions	Riprap banks with nearby deep water access
Winter	Smallmouth Bass	Rock points with direct access to deeper water	Boulder fields in 8-15 foot depth range
Winter	Crappie	Deep brush piles and tree tops adjacent to creek channels in 15-20 foot range	Deep laydowns in creek arms
Winter	Striped Bass	Deep channel bends near dam with current breaks	Rock bluffs adjacent to river channel

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Shad concentrations in pre-spawn staging areas	Crawfish becoming active in warming water
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Shad schools in transition areas	Small baitfish near points
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	Shad schools suspending near channel breaks and staging areas	Small bluegill and juvenile panfish in and around cover
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Striped Bass	Shad schools moving into shallower water	Smaller baitfish congregating near tributary mouths
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Shad - primary forage base confirmed by recent reports	Crappie - notably mentioned in recent fishing reports as secondary forage
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Shad moving into spawning areas	Crawfish active in rocky areas
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	Shad	Small sunfish
Spring (Spawn)	Striped Bass	Pre-spawn shad schools gathering in tributary arms	Small baitfish congregating near spawning areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Shad - primary forage with active spawning activity reported	Crawfish - especially around rocky areas and stumps
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Shad - primary forage based on recent reports	Crawfish - especially around rocky structure
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	Shad (primary forage base moving to main lake areas)	Small bluegill and juvenile sunfish
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Striped Bass	Large schools of threadfin and gizzard shad	Blueback herring where present
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Shad around current-swept areas	Crawfish in rocky areas
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Shad schools in open water and along structure	Crawfish in rocky areas and bluff walls
Summer	Crappie	Shad schools in 8-15 foot depth range	Small bluegill and juvenile sunfish around dock areas
Summer	Striped Bass	Shad schools congregating near current areas	Suspended bait balls in deeper, cooler water
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Shad - primary forage currently driving feeding patterns	Baitfish schools congregating around current breaks
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Shad schools in mid-depth ranges	Crawfish in rocky areas
Fall	Crappie	Shad schools migrating to deeper water	Small sunfish around brush piles
Fall	Striped Bass	Shad schools migrating to creeks and shallower waters	Baitfish concentrating around structure and current breaks
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Shad schooling in winter patterns near structure	Crawfish active on rocky structure and riprap
Winter	Smallmouth Bass	Shad	Crawfish emerging from winter habitat
Winter	Crappie	Shad concentrations in and around deep creek channels	Small baitfish relating to brush piles
Winter	Striped Bass	Schooling shad in deeper water	Suspended baitfish near structure

Bait Colors by Season for Wheeler Lake

Season	Species	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Dark Neutrals
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Striped Bass	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Spawn)	Striped Bass	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Striped Bass	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Dark Neutrals
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Bold Striped Patterns
Summer	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Dark Neutrals
Summer	Striped Bass	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Shad Colors
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Fall	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Dark Neutrals
Fall	Striped Bass	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Dark Neutrals
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Winter	Smallmouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors
Winter	Crappie	Bold Striped Patterns Pink Colors Chartreuse Colors
Winter	Striped Bass	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Dark Neutrals