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April post-spawn bass fishing is all about being in the right place at the right time.

Surefire post-spawn — How to catch sulking bass

April 1, 2013 Chris Ginn

Even though she doesn’t do most of the work, the rigors of ensuring the survival of her species take a lot out of a gal. […]

Many anglers want to catch a bass before it spawns, but prespawn bass really don’t carry that much more weight.

What does that bass weigh?

April 1, 2013 Hal Schramm

Small bass are judged by length. Whether you are measuring a bass to comply with a length-limit regulation or to surpass some self-imposed threshold for a fish you would keep (even if you don’t keep the fish), it’s a game of inches. […]

Bass Trap spinnerbaits are unique because they give off maximum vibration with a thicker wire.

Bass Trap back in action

March 21, 2013 Don Shoopman

A machinist’s touch has made all the difference in the world to a spinnerbait made in the Sportsman’s Paradise. Just ask some bass anglers by the name of Shaw Grigsby and Kevin Van Dam, who make sure they get their hands on the lure any time they get to Louisiana. […]

Thumper also returns

March 21, 2013 Mississippi Sportsman

In addition to its trademark spinnerbait, Slam Dunk also has resurrected the Thumper jig. […]

Dan Smith of Ridgeland used a Senko worm rigged wacky-style to beat this big female that was staging in 5 feet of water in a private lake in Madison County.

Wacky Senko will finesse pre-spawn females

March 13, 2013 Bobby Cleveland

It might sound funny, and it certainly looks amusing, but a wacky-rigged stick worm is a tough rig to beat when the big females are staging for the spawn and the fishing conditions get tough. […]

A buzzbait can drive bass trying to concentrate on making beds to bite.

Bassing at Bogue Homa turns on in March

March 13, 2013 Paul Elias

You’ll find Bogue Homa Lake just a few miles out of Laurel, where I live. The fourth year of a lake being stocked is when you start catching bigger bass, and this will be about the fourth year for Bogue Homa. […]

WLBT videographer Wesley Harris of Jackson was on a roll Tuesday, catching the biggest bass of his life, and doing it three times. He had a 6-pounder on his first cast, an 8 a few casts later and eventually this 10-pounder, all on a shaky head worm.

Satisfaction: Helping pal get his biggest bass

March 8, 2013 Bobby Cleveland

Faced with a deadline to get a TV segment shot for that night, cameraman Wesley Harris and I couldn’t give in to the treacherous weather conditions Tuesday (March 5). […]

Bassmaster Elite pro Greg Hackney finds big prespawners by pitching heavy jigs around the edges of grass lines.

Prespawn Patrol - Tips for bass fishing success during the prespawn

March 1, 2013 David A. Brown

Pickles and ice cream, donuts with lots of sprinkles, Cheese Whiz and anything with chocolate – pregnancy cravings are a fact of life, for a soon-to-be mom eating for two (or more).

Expectant bass might not crave anything odd, but they’re all about packing their bellies for their forthcoming spawn. Learn where and how to locate these fish and you can, ahem, “expect” your own delivery of rod-bending fun.

First, consider the basics of where they’ll spawn. Creeks, coves, backwater canals. Pretty much any shallow habitat with good sunlight and some type of cover will do. […]

Elite Series pro Cliff Crochet makes sure he has fresh hooks that he's sharpened.

Make connection on prespawn bass

March 1, 2013 David A. Brown

With any prespawn bait, Bassmaster Elite Series pro Greg Hackney said fluorocarbon is essential during cold spells. […]

Mike Murphy says bass stack up on the Rankin County side of Ross Barnett during March because of its hard, sandy bottom.

Come together — Why Ross Barnett Reservoir’s old bass-fishing holes are producing again

March 1, 2013 Chris Ginn

Common ground isn’t so common anymore.

Politics empowers us to believe our side is always right. […]

With the absence of grass in some spots, wood cover will be a key to catching Ross Barnett bass this spring.

BOOYAH spinnerbait combines maximum vibration with maximum strength

March 1, 2013 Chris Ginn

The old cliche about spinnerbaits being underwater crescent wrenches because they are adjustable to any fishing situation might be played out, but Brandon resident and Ross Barnett regular Mike Murphy believes there are just as many differences between spinnerbaits in their packaging as there are changes anglers can make to them once they take them out. […]

Don't get caught up focusing on fishing holes more than fishing the fish.

Fishing the fish is more productive, bass tournament director says

March 1, 2013 Chris Ginn

If you were fishing a national bass tournament on your home lake, where would you fish? […]