During this time small male bass flood the shallows and can often be easy to spot
For the six to eight weeks prior to summer, bass build nests, seek mates, mate, and then protect their young
Shallow docks, rocky points, and riprap banks that were dead at noon can suddenly come alive when the crowd leaves
It turns out, my initial suspicion was correct, and many of the most acclaimed froggers, such as professional anglers DeanRojas, a favorite of mine, and Ish Monroe, do exactly what I always figured to be the solution to this hook-up dilemma
Whites and pearl/chartreuses for shad spawns Various pumpkins and bluegill colors for bream beds Some version of black and blue Wacky and Neko Rigs for Precision Fishing Wacky and Neko rigs may not sound like power lures that cover a lot of cover quickly, but they are potent precision lures during the spawn
I let the fish have his head for about 15 -20 secs by leaving the drag at strike setting