The new moon, longer days and warming water are secondary factors pushing bass up into the bedding areas. The primary factor is the number of days since they spawned last year. There are tons of small fish up shallow and some big ones. Most of the bigger fish are still out deeper. There are fish in all 3 phases of the spawn and we are seeing a big group on the beds now. This week our numbers have been through the roof averaging 40 fish per day. The average size is down from last month but every tenth fish or so is in that 5 pound category. Our best baits are a freeloader out deep, a jig in the prespawn areas and a lipless crankbait shallow. If you want to fish with me call 256-744-5185.
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