Apr 23, 2024 · When the bass spawn is on, shiny spots dot the shallows of a lake. The shiny spots become critical targets for presenting lures to spawning bass. When selecting lures for the spawn, Missouri guide Jim Dill tries to determine whether bass are circling in and out of their nests (shiny spots) or locked on their spawning beds.

Apr 18, 2025 · Learn how to catch bass during all phases of the spring spawn. From staging prespawn fish to bedding bass and post-spawn feeders, discover proven lures, tactics, and seasonal strategies for success.

Mar 18, 2006 · the pond i have has a few big channel cats in it, but there just isnt any good habitat for them to spawn in. i was wondering if i created some sort of hollow object if they would spawn in it. thought about sinking a PVC pipe to simulate a …

Apr 1, 1999 · Have you been stumped trying to get spawning bass to hit your lure? Here are some key tactics to catching these wary bass.

Feb 3, 2025 · February is prime time for catching giant bass, and Bassmaster Elite Series pro Derek Hudnall from BassResource.com shares his go-to baits for targeting these pre-spawn lunkers. This month is all about big fish, big baits, and triggering reaction strikes. Here are Derek’s top picks to help you land the fish of a lifetime!

May 20, 2009 · Learn how, when, and where smallmouth bass spawn. We reveal details few talk about inside!

Feb 2, 2000 · The wind will position the fish, causing them to act and behave in specific ways. The lifecycle pattern (i.e., pre-spawn, post-spawn, etc.) still takes priority, combined with the seasonal patterning we all go by. The wind adds "atmosphere." During pre-spawn, a windy bluebird day after a cold front will still be tough fishing.

Jan 18, 2006 · When the water temperature approaches 55 degrees, all the white bass come out of the lakes and swim up the rivers to spawn. The closest white bass run is where the James River runs into Tablerock Lake.

Feb 24, 2017 · From ice-out until post-spawn, these five techniques are deadly on smallmouths. Swimbaits are another lure that excels in the early season. "I've always been a big fan of Keitech soft plastics," Balog said. "Their swimbaits fish well, especially in cold water in early spring. I like to rig them on a VMC boxer head jig. They're strong and have an excellent hook. The idea …

Jan 26, 2023 · They'll spawn all season long until the water temperature drops out of their range. During their ongoing spawning season, thousands of babies are hatched, and those babies start having babies when little ones are close to 90 days old.