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 …

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 …

Jun 26, 2014 · Catfish enthusiasts who fish during the spawn may notice a sharp drop in catch rates because male catfish eat very little while protecting the nest. Fortunately, the peak of the …

Apr 18, 2021 · Spawning bass are often misunderstood by anglers, and tales about the bass spawn are told as facts. We debunk common bass spawn myths and help you improve your …

Feb 9, 2025 · Is it a cooling lake? Flatheads spawn the latest of the 3 major species of catfish. While they will continue to eat some during all phases of the spawn, they definitely slow down. …

May 30, 2014 · With just a few adjustments, jigs can take you through both pre-spawn and post-spawn fishing. Here's how!

Apr 13, 2017 · Smallmouth tend to spawn in colder water about 58-65 and prefer sand/gravel areas and rocks. I have always had better catch rates using brighter color lures and soft …

Aug 3, 1995 · When fishing pre-spawn smallies in 6-15 feet of clear water key in on small almost unnoticeable points. These points, especially the ones out from small mud/gravel bays, will act …

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.

Apr 1, 2010 · I've heard these fish will go up river in reservoirs in an attempt to spawn even though they are sterile. Can anyone tell me when in the spring this happens, or at what water …