Spring Time Bassin’ is Here

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March 1st marks the official start of Spring, It also marks prime time for Bass fishing. While it may feel like winter in most of the northern states it is time to start gearing up for warming water and the spring fishing season.

During the spring season the spawning instinct moves into full swing and the bass begin their annual migration to shallower waters. These fish are active, hungry and easy to catch as the weather stabilizes and begins to warm.The time to start catching the spring lunker is now.

To find spring bass start fishing long points adjacent to know spawning grounds, adjacent to creek mouths, coves and deeper ledges leading to the point. You are looking for the natural path for the migration to the shallows. Start on the deeper side of the point/drop and work your way up shallow until yo find the bass and make note of the depth and temperature. It is important cover a lot of water. typically these find will be in groups moving from the deeper depths to the shallows. Once you find one work the area, there will be more.

If the weather is still feeling like winter you will most likely find the fish deeper and on the break lines. Use a deep diving crankbait, or fish a lipless crankbait deep. I will also mix in a jig and pig if the fish seem to still be inactive.

If the water is warmer on a daily basis don’t be shy about moving to the shallows and throw a spinner bait. Look for cover adjacent to deeper ledges and breaklines.Try slow rolling your spinnerbait. If the water is still cold you will have much better success with a slower retrieve.

Look for baitfish, as the sun comes out and the water warms bait will start to show themselves and will always attract the hungry spring bass.

Be patient and adjust to the weather. As cold fronts may rear their ugly head in early spring, be willing to adapt to the weather changes. The fish will not move far, it is up to you to stay with them.