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The mid-spring largemouth
bass bite in lakes can be "RED-HOT" if you are prepared for the
soft, jerk-bait bite. Once water temps hold @ the 58 -60 degree
range for 3-4 days, the largemouth will be actively cruising the
shorelines and the inside edges of weed lines. I prefer the 4 1/4"
Stick-worm Jr in colors #03, #05, #07, #14, and #21 and /or the 5"
Jerk'n Minnow Sr. in colors #03, #12. Anglers should be willing to
experiment with these colors and styles of baits to find which one
the bass prefer. These baits sink naturally with their salt and sand
content plus they have that tail wiggling, side -to -side shimmy on
the "Do-Nothing fall". Some days the bass want 1-3 sharp jerks,
moving the bait 3-6 " each jerk and then letting it fall. Many times
the strike will occur just as the bait falls out of eyesight- and
occasionally you'll see the flash of the bass as they inhale your
presentation. The technique of "Skip-Casting" the bait under
overhanging docks and trees is very effective to reach those "tight"
bass. Using 1 drop of
Pro's Soft-Bait Glue in the recessed pocket- @
the head of the worm before pulling the 90 degree leg of the 2/0
Gamakatsu EWG hook into its final weedless position, will keep the
head of the worm securely in place through numerous "skip" casts and
bass. Here's 2 days of great mid-spring largemouth bass fishing that
produced over 100 bass-on 2 distinctly different patterns.
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4/24/07 Mike and I enjoyed some mid-spring largemouth bass action today.
.Lake temps have been above 60 for the last 3 days and we were
expecting a soft jerk-bait bite. Water temps were in the upper 60's
@ 9am this morning and we were ready for some easy pickings.
The fish had other ideas and we were becoming somewhat frustrated
when I changed over to my 4 1/4"
Stickworm Jr. ,color #21 -Bubblegum
Glimmer .I started catching bass as the pattern developed into 2-3
aggressive jerks followed by a pause. Mike switched over to the
"HOT" bait and soon we were in heaven as our baits and presentations
were continually assaulted throughout the day.
We landed more then 48 largemouth bass, with many in the 1 3/4- 2
1/2 pd. range. We both dropped some good fish and I was broken off by a
hawg as our day ended.
Here's some pictures from
4/24, click on small thumbnail to see enlarged view. |
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4/25/07 Mike and I returned to the lake today, wishing to be on the water
before the approaching rain and cold-front put a damper on this
"HOT" spring action. .This was one of those rare fishing experiences
that happen a few times in a fortunate anglers life when seasonal
patterns and a weather influence meet to create a phenomenal day on
the water. 1-The 5th consecutive spring day of mid-60 degree surface
water
temps on a shallow-water, weedy lake w/clear water
2-No Boat traffic
/heavy fishing pressure
3- Light Winds
4- An approaching weather front.
The hot action started out with the
Stick-worm
Jr. 4 1/4" #21 as we
put 9 fish in the boat in the first hr. We changed spots to a small flat located
on a point and I put on one of my 3 1/2"
Wink's Walkers Spook type surface
plugs. Eureka!!! walk-walk: KABOOM The first spring top-water bite was on. For
the next 3 hrs, Mike and I experienced superlative slam-bang, crash and bash
top-water strikes and action. Many fish were in the 2 1/2-3 1/2 lb. range with
numerous acrobatic jumps as cloud cover replaced the sun. These fish were on the
pre-spawn feed as they "Cinder-blocked" our top-water presentations. We also
caught more then 20 large crappies on the surface plugs. Some Northern Pike and
Pickerel also provided us with heart-stopping surface explosions. We landed 45
largemouth bass with an additional 10-12 dropped between us .
Here's some pictures from
4/25, click on small thumbnail to see enlarged view. |
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