Tips on Spring time bass fishing (Water movment and Temperature)

[GAROmx]

what is the most important thing to do while bank fishing for Largemouth bass?

for those of us that don't own a boat .

[exbassguide]

@GAROmx

Go fishing at first light!!!!! The bass feed alot at first light. Other times they are just hold up. They will hit a lure when they are under a log or in the pads but its a good thing to be at the lake when the bass are looking to feed!. Dress in browns and greens and do not make a bunch of noise.

Roger

[exbassguide]

@GAROmx FISH EARLY VERY EARLY!!!!!

[droopyscooby]

Roger im going fishin saterday on a big laje what should i use

[exbassguide]

@droopyscooby tube jigs, senkos and a jig and craw worm.

Roger

[FOSICKLIKEWHA1]

nice shirt!

[CNeith84420]

Cold water = slow moving lure fished deep to shallow... plastics, suspending stick baits, spinners

[kissmybass1989]

thanks man i appreciate it

[exbassguide]

I do not know your water. But I would fish VERY early in the day in the summer. I am on the water as it is just getting light. Just remember safety first!

Roger

[cvang234]

@exbassguide Roger are you on facebook? I'd like to add you for anything bass related that comes through your news feeds.

[kissmybass1989]

ok man one more question! i fish a little tournament here in oklahoma and all i seem to catch is 1 to 2 lbs bass while the other guys are catchin 3 to 4 lbs bass what is some tips for me so i can get on bigger bass



[kissmybass1989]

ok man one more question! i fish a little tournament here in oklahoma and all i seem to catch is 1 to 2 lbs bass while the other guys are catchin 3 to 4 lbs bass what is some tips for me so i can get on bigger bass

[exbassguide]

@kissmybass1989 You could do a few things that could help.

1. Fish slower

2. Fish natural lure colors like browns ang greens.

3. Fish thicker cover or harder to reach spots

4. use bigger baits.

Roger

[kissmybass1989]

hey bud! i fish a watershed in oklahoma but i have a problem! i seem to only catch fish in this in the spring when the water warms up abit! then when it gets hot i catch nothing! nothing in the cold weather either i have tried many different lures and approaches what am i doing wrong and what should i do!

[37elliott]

Thanks man!

[lovesfishing1]

Is it ok to bass fish in the winter and janaury

[jdau454]

what would you recommend for fishing a small farm pond that has little to no cover with a mostly sandy bottom that has natural springs deep in the middle of the pond? my neighbors pond has this and the only cover in it is 4 metal poles holding up a diving board..i have fished these poles with a small rooster tail spinner and nailed a big bass a couple years ago, but havent produced much since...any advice?

[exbassguide]

@jdau454 try top water early (for fun). then use senkos also fish under the diving board the bass will like the shade!

Roger

[43405555]

if its windy, should i fish with the windy part? or the calm part? and during this spring time, warm water does attract bass right?

[43405555]

With the Texas rig, do you just jig it from the bottom slowly? and right now its April and where should i cast the rig to catch big bass, and what should i look for? and what is the best time of day during sunny days and rainy days.

[TheDALE187]

@43405555 with a texas rig, you just kinda jig it and drag it on the bottom depending on cover. if you have lots of weed then jig it but if you have mostly sand drag it

[PadrinosDchicago]

berkley live minnows.....they lovem

[Keeeeeeeeb]

Im fishing in a tournment next friday and wondering what i should use. I have areas going from 2-14 feet deep. There are alot of logs hidden under the water near the shoreline as well as out more. Looks like I will be seeing alot of warm weather out in illinois coming off a cold winter. What would you think would be the best for me to use?

[exbassguide]

@Keeeeeeeeb Try a senko or a jig out a little deeper early and move shallow as the day warms up.

Roger

[faintfuzzies]

I always have a tuff time fishing in early spring. I fish a small shalow pond, but there are alot of bass there.. what should i be using at a shallow pond, fishing from shore?

[USCfootballdude54]

Dude nice videos! helped me out alot! Thanks!

[KPKreptile]

you have awesome vids keep em up

[71508able]

this video caught my attention because i am really interested in what happens in different weather conditions and seasons im 18 just now becoming more advanced i won my first little tourny with a 4lb bag this year so any little things you know iwould love to learn more

[alchemist13579]

do you have any tips on topwater lures like scum frogs on the weedbeds

[BassAnglerMike33]

cast it out and walk the dog on the top of lillys or riprap stuff

[alchemist13579]

i mean shirt

[alchemist13579]

u have anice sweter

[drumz4lifekse]

do you have any tips on colors and sizes of baits?

your videos are really helpful!!!

im subscribing!

[exbassguide]

in the spring I fish bigger baits in the summer I fish small baits. As for colors for soft plastics I like white early and browns and greens mid-day. hard baits like crank baits I like fishing them fast in the summer so I like bright lures like chartruce. for the spring I like more natural colors like crawdad or perch colors.

Roger

[drumz4lifekse]

thanks man!

[catfisher10100]

@exbassguide hey thanks man that helped alot!

[exbassguide]

If the lake is down the weeds are not much of a factor. So I would fish a split shot rig (see my video on split shot).

you can cover vast amount of water and keep the bait in front of the bass all the time.

Thanks

Roger

[joshsk8rdouglas]

why is it that my luck is horrible when i use any lure but when i use worms or live bait it is better?

i really want to know becouse i would rather use lures...thanks

[exbassguide]

live bait work for you thats great. I can out fish live bait. It is also a skill bait. Do not close out any productive way of fishing to catch more bass. When the bass are not hitting live worms well they may crush a crank bait. I have found this happen many times. So give more lures a try and you may be suprized.

Thanks!

Roger

[WCRams0460]

this guy is the best but burn that shirt

[exbassguide]

:-)

Roger

[NEWYORKJETS52]

huge bass in the picture behind you.

[gowolves4]

That bass in that photo is HUGE! Thanks for the tips! I'm also going to try the sinko-weights. Thanks again!

-Mark

[tournament34angler]

black/blue senkos or jigs are good in the spring and so are jerkbaits. Good luck to everyone this Spring!

[robsock10]

how about spinnerbaits?

[666ThaScarecro666]

i just caught a few bass today at my lake here in oregon with a blue fox spinner. theyre coming out now.

[Marax1231]

its been about 70 here for 2 days should i try this tommarow?

[exbassguide]

North west shore, and bays and pockets on the north shore shore. Jig and pig is a good choice for a lure. Good luck!

Roger

[exbassguide]

Jigs and senkos is a very good start!

Roger

[CBonesey]

Great advice, I always seem to have the most success in early spring on those wind protected shallow flats. Found one cove last spring and had great luck on both topwater baits and lizards around the beds. Spot fishing 5 pound largemouths can make for some good fun. I like targeting these areas with soft plastics...brush hogs, tubes, lizards, even jigs and occasionally slow roll a big bladed spinnerbait in front of them. What do you like to use to target these areas in early and mid spring?

[Bassfishin3]

makes a lot of sense. nice vid

and by the way, i have that same fossil in the background ;p

[fishinghunter11]

cool vid

[davdgreat]

sweet.. cant wait to try it this spring.

[Ellipse40FD]

In the spring I fish where the sun is....1 st drop off from shore line....usually it's where the smallies are.

[Anglosaxon82]

going to US again in march - thx for great tips!!

[furyiiiplate]

Another Great Tip. Now I just have to wait for the water to thaw!

[rangerboatman346]

Great Tip Roger! I Never Concidered That But I Will Now!

Jake

[exbassguide]

Just remember that the bass can hold right under the surface of the water. The is the warmest water in the lake! I have also found bass suspending right under the wood on a floating dock in the spring.

Water temp. is a BIG thing in the spring.

Thank You

Roger

[TheFishingGuy1]

thank you for the tip.

[royboy1993]

great tips ill have to remember that when i go bass fishing this spring 5*s