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 seasonal strategies …

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 the spawn, …

Jun 26, 2014 · All of our major catfish species spawn during spring or summer when the water warms to an optimal temperature. Channel and blue catfish spawn at 70 to 84 degrees, but 80 to 81 degrees is …

May 22, 2017 · Topwaters and spinnerbaits rule when the shad spawn is hot and heavy. But when it slows, fish a swimbait.

Apr 16, 2023 · Post-spawn bass have a reputation for being hard to catch. Bassmaster Opens EQ angler Shane Lineberger doesn’t buy it. He created a four-prong approach for finding and catching …

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

Oct 7, 2016 · The time period of about a month or two before the male bass move up and make nest sites is called pre spawn, food is a major priority. The time period of about two weeks after the bass …

Mar 3, 2021 · I have read that large female bass are not very active for awhile after they spawn. Does anyone know how long the recovery time is after spawn? When do they go back to normal activity? …

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 temp? Thanks!

Sep 30, 2024 · 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. Depending …