Fishing for bass in spring can be a very rewarding fishing trip. Here are some skills, tactics, tips and lures to teach you how to catch bass in spring.

Early Spring/Pre-Spawn- lures that are very effective at this time of year are spinnerbaits and lipless crankbaits, and many lures, too. The bass will be very hungry after the winter and will readily take in spinnerbaits, soft plastics, crankbaits, and pig-n-jigs. Fishing spinnerbaits and soft swimbaits will result in many strikes from the hungry bass. I caught a five pounder on a crappie jig!!

Spawning- During the spawn, bass are not actively feeding. They are shallow, in their beds. Locating the beds is the first task. After you have accomplished that, throw a lure that imitates a something that would steal eggs, such as a minnow, lizard, or creature bait.Also, release fish IMMEDIATELY!!!

Post-Spawn- After the spawn,bass are tired and retreat to deep water. Anglers often throw big baits after the spawn, which is a mistake. Bass will only take limit baits. Limit baits are small lures, like a crappie jig.