Spring is a great time to fish new lakes to assess their fishing potential. To catch largemouth bass in early spring, search for submerged wood or remnant weeds in the shallows.
Shallow Cover for Largemouths in Spring
Spring is a fantastic time for fishing, especially for largemouth bass. In this article, we will explore the excitement and opportunities that come with fishing for largemouth bass in shallow cover during the spring season.
Exploring New Waters
As an avid angler, I love exploring new waters and discovering the different fish species that inhabit them. This spring, my fishing journey began in Arizona and took me through New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, and finally South Dakota. Each location offered unique experiences and taught me valuable lessons about fishing.
Texas: A Phenomenal Spring Destination
One of the highlights of my spring fishing trip was Texas. Texas is a phenomenal place to be during the spring season, as it offers a wide variety of fish species to target. Whether you’re after catfish, stripers, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappie, or any other species, Texas has it all. The bite in Texas during the spring is phenomenal, making it a paradise for anglers.
Exploring South Dakota
After my time in Texas, I made my way to South Dakota to meet up with Jeremy, who had a few speaking engagements in the southeast part of the state. While we didn’t have much experience fishing in this area, we were excited to explore new waters and see what it had to offer. Whether it was white bass, crappie, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, muskies, pike, catfish, or even carp, we were ready to chase after whatever was biting.
The Thrill of Spring Fishing
Spring is one of the best times of the year to fish, and it’s not hard to see why. The fish are active, and the bite is on. Whether you’re casting for largemouth bass or any other species, the thrill of reeling in a fish during the spring season is unmatched. The water temperature plays a crucial role in determining the best fishing techniques, and when the water starts flirting with 50 degrees, it’s time to break out the hard baits, spinnerbaits, and crankbaits.
Largemouth Bass and Shallow Cover
Largemouth bass, in particular, are known to be cover-oriented fish. During the spring, finding good cover in warm water is the key to locating these fish. Whether it’s dead weeds, docks, or any other type of structure, largemouth bass will be lurking nearby. As I made my way into one of the bays in the south end of the lake, I couldn’t help but notice the abundance of cover. This time of year, if you see a piece of cover, chances are there will be largemouth bass around it.
Casting and Cranking
When targeting largemouth bass in shallow cover during the spring, casting and cranking are highly effective techniques. Crankbaits and spinnerbaits allow anglers to cover a lot of water and explore new areas. These hard baits mimic the movements of baitfish, enticing largemouth bass to strike. Additionally, soft plastics can be used around cover to entice bites. The key is to experiment with different baits and presentations to find what works best on a particular day.
Conclusion
Spring is an exciting time for fishing, especially for largemouth bass. Whether you’re exploring new waters or fishing familiar lakes, the thrill of reeling in a fish during the spring season is unmatched. Texas and South Dakota offer fantastic opportunities for anglers, with a wide variety of fish species to target. Largemouth bass, in particular, are cover-oriented fish, and finding good cover in warm water is the key to locating them. So grab your gear, head out to the water, and enjoy the excitement of fishing for largemouth bass in shallow cover this spring.
