3/4- Deep and Shallow

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3/4- Deep and Shallow

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With rain in the forecast the next 3 days, I decided to get a little fishing in this morning. Was trying to make a decision to fish mostly
shallow or maybe just deep.....so I fished both. I mixed it up in deep water with blades and spoons and despite not finding the huge
schools of shad like in pervious trips, I picked up some bass. Then in shallow water flipped plastic worms, creature and crawbaits and
then went to 6" Texas rigged worms. Picked up some bass there, but most were pretty small. Still it was fun getting back on the water
and a lot better than staying home and on my computer ordering more tackle from Tackle Warehouse and wishing I went fishing...ha ha.

A few pics....
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Pretty sure that @Mcfish has caught this guy
and his small buddies on his last trip to Murray. :-)
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Re: 3/4- Deep and Shallow

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Nice specimens! It's always good to get out during the week.
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Re: 3/4- Deep and Shallow

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DarkShadow wrote: Tue Mar 04, 2025 4:22 pm Nice specimens! It's always good to get out during the week.
Thanks.
I very seldom fish on a weekend, as that is one advantage of being retired. If I do ever fish on a weekend, I try to go on a Sunday as it always seems to be far less crowded than on a Saturday. Tight lines. :-)
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Re: 3/4- Deep and Shallow

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I caught their little cousins.....
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Re: 3/4- Deep and Shallow

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VinnyBass wrote: Tue Mar 04, 2025 4:26 pm
DarkShadow wrote: Tue Mar 04, 2025 4:22 pm Nice specimens! It's always good to get out during the week.
Thanks.
I very seldom fish on a weekend, as that is one advantage of being retired. If I do ever fish on a weekend, I try to go on a Sunday as it always seems to be far less crowded than on a Saturday. Tight lines. :-)
I hear ya! A lot of our guys fishing our club are retired, and they vow never to fish during the weekend, and come summer, I can see why.
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Re: 3/4- Deep and Shallow

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Nice job Vinny. Looks like the bite is kicking in.
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Re: 3/4- Deep and Shallow

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Is this the famous pre spawn bite I read about? When does spawn start?
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Gotfish? wrote: Wed Mar 05, 2025 5:31 pm Is this the famous pre spawn bite I read about? When does spawn start?
While there are some bass in shallow water as part of a pre-spawn, I think it will be a few more weeks before it is
more of a full swing. Each lake is a little different but some warm weather can help speed things up a little.
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Re: 3/4- Deep and Shallow

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VinnyBass wrote: Tue Mar 04, 2025 4:04 pm With rain in the forecast the next 3 days, I decided to get a little fishing in this morning. Was trying to make a decision to fish mostly
shallow or maybe just deep.....so I fished both. I mixed it up in deep water with blades and spoons and despite not finding the huge
schools of shad like in pervious trips, I picked up some bass. Then in shallow water flipped plastic worms, creature and crawbaits and
then went to 6" Texas rigged worms. Picked up some bass there, but most were pretty small. Still it was fun getting back on the water
and a lot better than staying home and on my computer ordering more tackle from Tackle Warehouse and wishing I went fishing...ha ha.

A few pics....
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Pretty sure that @Mcfish has caught this guy
and his small buddies on his last trip to Murray. :-)

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Awesome day out there brother! Nice chatting with you as always.
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Re: 3/4- Deep and Shallow

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Gotfish? wrote: Wed Mar 05, 2025 5:31 pm Is this the famous pre spawn bite I read about? When does spawn start?
I am catching some bass off of beds right now at Murray.
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Re: 3/4- Deep and Shallow

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Dannicus wrote: Thu Mar 06, 2025 4:22 am
VinnyBass wrote: Tue Mar 04, 2025 4:04 pm With rain in the forecast the next 3 days, I decided to get a little fishing in this morning. Was trying to make a decision to fish mostly
shallow or maybe just deep.....so I fished both. I mixed it up in deep water with blades and spoons and despite not finding the huge
schools of shad like in pervious trips, I picked up some bass. Then in shallow water flipped plastic worms, creature and crawbaits and
then went to 6" Texas rigged worms. Picked up some bass there, but most were pretty small. Still it was fun getting back on the water
and a lot better than staying home and on my computer ordering more tackle from Tackle Warehouse and wishing I went fishing...ha ha.

A few pics....
IMG_8919.PNG


IMG_8913.PNG


IMG_8912.PNG


IMG_8917.PNG


Pretty sure that @Mcfish has caught this guy
and his small buddies on his last trip to Murray. :-)

IMG_8914.PNG
Awesome day out there brother! Nice chatting with you as always.
Always nice chatting with you and I like your new truck. Your float tube fits nicely in there
and like you mentioned...better mileage is always a plus.
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Re: 3/4- Deep and Shallow

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Dannicus wrote: Thu Mar 06, 2025 4:23 am
Gotfish? wrote: Wed Mar 05, 2025 5:31 pm Is this the famous pre spawn bite I read about? When does spawn start?
I am catching some bass off of beds right now at Murray.
Yeah that is good news that many bass have moved in, but still think some of the bigger ones are nearby and still staging.
Even a little warming trend and things will even get better. Tight lines buddy. :-)
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