Bass Fishing News

Here in Wisconsin, the weather is just starting to get warmer and the grass is beginning to grow. That is usually a sign of good things to come especially for fishermen. Springtime bass fishing can be the best but it’s important to know some key concepts and ideas. Today, I’m going to explain some of those ideas that generally always work. In the spring, the water is very cold but bass will still bite you just have to know how to present the bait. When the water is in the 40-50 degree range it’s important to fish slowly. During that time, the fish are very lethargic and they don’t want to chase food around so it’s important to use baits that are slow like a blade bait, Alabama rig, or a swimbait. That way, you can creep the bait right by the fish’s face and react him to bite. Also during this time, looking for deeper water is very key. Primary or secondary points on lakes are usually the best because that will be the first stopping point for the fish as they begin to move shallower. As the water warms up, the fish will continue to move shallow so they can eventually spawn. Here, faster moving baits like a chatter bait, spinnerbait, or crankbait may work. One key thing to look out for is where the sun is positioned during the spring. Since the water is cold, the fish will migrate to areas where the sun is beating down on the water whereas in the summer the fish will look for shade. Also, rocks hold a fair amount of heat and normally heat the water around it faster than other areas do so that is also a good place to look for fish. As the water keeps warming into that 50-60 degree range the fish will start getting ready to spawn. However, right before they spawn the fish will move shallow and will feed up on food so that they can make it through the spawning process. This is when you want to be fishing! Hopefully, some of these tips can help you next time you get on the water!