| It's that time of year again! Pre-spawn/spawning | | | | become even more active. Once the eggs are in the |
| season is here! | | | | beds they become very territorial. This is the best |
| This is the best time of year to get in there for | | | | time to fish for bass in my opinion because if you |
| some heavy bass action. From now until late April the | | | | find a bed you can cast over it and get a hit almost |
| bass are going to be biting like crazy! This is the most | | | | every time. |
| exciting time of year to fish in my opinion. I love | | | | My favorite strategy for fishing during spawning |
| getting out on the water in early April because when | | | | season is all about the fishing tackle equipment My |
| the bass are spawning you are almost guaranteed | | | | favorite lures to use during this time include |
| some good action. | | | | suspending jerk baits, spinnerbaits, and top water |
| The bass are going into pre spawn right now. This | | | | lures. If it is midday you will probably be better off |
| means that they are moving into the shallow parts of | | | | using a spinnerbait or a suspender. You need to figure |
| lakes to make beds. They prefer shallow water near | | | | out how deep the bed is first. If it is 5 feet deep, |
| thick reeds or brush. When the bass are in pre | | | | use a lure that runs 3-4 feet deep. Just drag it along |
| spawn they are very active. You will see them | | | | right in front of their faces, and if necessary use a |
| swimming frantically almost like they are territorial. | | | | frantic jerking motion. (Any quick motions will catch |
| The reason for this is that they are territorial. When | | | | their attention) If it is early morning or evening try a |
| they set up a place to lay their eggs (bed) they | | | | top water lure. They are more likely to move farther |
| become very aggressive in the area. They are | | | | away from the bed in the cover of darkness. |
| known to bite at almost anything that crosses their | | | | Try some of these techniques right now. This is the |
| area. | | | | perfect time of year to get in some good quality |
| When the bass enter their actual spawning period, or | | | | bass fishing. Using these techniques should greatly |
| the time that they actually lay their eggs, they | | | | improve your bass fishing experience. |