SPRING (March – May)
Pre-Spawn • Spawn • Post-Spawn
What Bass Are Doing
Bass move shallow as water warms up and begin feeding aggressively after winter.
Where to Find Them
- Shallow coves
- Secondary points
- Creek mouths
- Warming flats
- Rock transitions
- Beds during spawn
Best Spring Baits
- Jerkbaits
- Spinnerbaits
- Chatterbaits
- Lipless cranks
- Texas rigs
- Wacky rigs
Spring Tips
- Focus on warmer water
- Wind-blown banks hold bait
- Slow down during cold fronts
- Early mornings can produce topwater bites late spring
SUMMER (June – August)
Heat • Vegetation • Deep Structure
What Bass Are Doing
Bass feed aggressively during low light, then move deeper or into cover during heat.
Where to Find Them
Early Morning
- Weed edges
- Shallow flats
- Docks
- Lily pads
Midday
- Deep weed lines
- Offshore humps
- Shade
- Timber
- Drop-offs
Best Summer Baits
- Frogs
- Topwater walkers
- Texas rigs
- Deep crankbaits
- Jigs
- Drop shots
Summer Tips
- Fish sunrise and sunset
- Overcast days extend shallow bites
- Bass bury deep in heavy heat
- Vegetation becomes key cover
FALL (September – November)
Feeding Season • Baitfish Movement
What Bass Are Doing
Bass aggressively feed before winter and follow baitfish shallow.
Where to Find Them
- Creek arms
- Flats
- Windy banks
- Shallow structure
- Bait schools
Best Fall Baits
- Spinnerbaits
- Swimbaits
- Crankbaits
- Chatterbaits
- Topwater
Fall Tips
- Cover water quickly
- Wind often improves fishing
- Bass school heavily in fall
- Match baitfish colors
WINTER (December – February)
Slow Fishing • Deep Water Patterns
What Bass Are Doing
Bass become lethargic and move deeper into stable water temperatures.
Where to Find Them
- Deep structure
- Channel edges
- Rock piles
- Steep drops
- Deep weed edges
Best Winter Baits
- Blade baits
- Ned rigs
- Football jigs
- Suspended jerkbaits
- Drop shots
Winter Tips
- Fish extremely slow
- Focus on midday warmth
- Small presentations work best
- Electronics become extremely important
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