Spring
time is here, and the trees start to blossom, and the days start to
get longer. This is the time of the year I love to start to fish for
bass in the Delta. The bass will start to move into shallow bays
looking for areas to spawn. For months the bass will usually feed
real heavy on crawdads, bluegill, and shad. Bass prefer crawdads
because they have a lot of protein which they will need for energy
before they spawn.
Spring is usually pre-spawn time which means bass
will feed like crazy! I use a lot of spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, and
flukes in these shallow bays. Also I will flip a jig or brushhog at
the openings of these bays along the tules. When the water
temperature gets in the mid sixties use a top water bait.
Look for areas along the main river channel where
there are a lot of weed beds. The depth of water should range
between 2-5 ft. Areas that look like big ponds will hold some
monster bass. Crawdads and shad live in these large weed beds, and
small fish use these weed beds for protection. These weed beds also
filter the water out and the water is a lot cleaner. Anywhere a
levee has broken in the past ten years are prime places. These farm
lands that flooded and were never repaired are perfect for bass to
spawn in. For example Mildred Island and Franks Tract are two of my
favorite spots. These islands are shallow and usually full of weeds
and tules. Bass will migrate into these islands to get ready to
spawn. I have found that when you locate a good area where the bass
are spawning, you can return year after year and have good success.
Good Luck and remember (Catch & Release) |
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