Just read the BR article by Bill Miller about catching 10lb bass. Very interesting information. I have always believed that bass rely more on available daylight hours than water temps to determine when to spawn. I havent found a lot of scientific evidence to back this up though. Could it be that ...
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 considered best. Flatheads spawn at 66 to 75 degrees. Not surprisingly spawning begins at different times in different latitudes, progressing from south to north.
Pro Wes Logan offers an in-depth guide on summertime fishing strategies, highlighting tactics from early summer to the challenging dog days. Delve into bait selection, water temperature insights, the shad spawn phenomenon, and the behavior of bass during these warmer months. Whether you're in a tournament or just aiming for a relaxed day on the water, Wes's tips can enhance your chances of a ...
During the spawn, while bass are on the beds, jerkbaits, floating lizards, soft plastic stickbaits, spinnerbaits, shallow crankbaits, and lipless crankbaits are all good choices. In post-spawn periods, bass return to the same depth and areas as pre-spawn, and the same lures will work.
The rest of the time, in winter and spring, you can expect pleasant temperatures and a good chance of finding bass in all three stages of the spawn during the colder times of the year. Fishing in Florida during the winter and spring months heavily depends on the weather.
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 bass fishing during the spawn in this video.
Going to Toledo Bend for the next 4 days. I love to fish for the pre-spawn bass. I like fishing traps and crank baits. What kind of structure, cover and depth in the mid lake area should I concentrate on to target the pre-spawn fish. I realize the fish are doing a lot different of things and do n...
Smallmouth bass are a favorite of bass anglers everywhere for many reasons. Here's a guide to targeting the smallmouth bass, the best lures, where to find them in the different seasons, and how to catch more.
im trying to get a big flathead this year. havent managed to get any yet this year and i think the prespawn bite is almost over???? what water temp to flatheads spawn at? do they spawn after the channels? i live in iowa if that helps you answer my question. also where do you have luck catching...
I am really getting into catfishing on the weekends. The catfish at the lake I have been fishing are finishing up spawning. Is the best time to catch cats before or after the spawning season? Also, How good is catfishing during the winter? Thanks for your help, Keith Newcastle, Oklahoma
