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The water temp was 77 degrees when we started this morning and 80 when we finished up. Top baits this week for me were Jackhammer chatterbaits, Bass Assassin RSB worms and the Mike Bucca Bull Shad 6” Trick Shad.

I’m fishing the Bass Assassin RSB worms (Gooseberry, Junebug and Redbug) with a 1/8oz weight (3/8oz when it’s windy). The fish are in the hydrilla near spawning flats and up tight to bulrush lined ditches. I’m using a 5/0 VMC Redline EWG hook with an Ande Fluro leader in 20lb test. This week dragging the worm along the bottom worked best for me. I slide my bobber stopper up about 10” above my hook when im dragging my worms and I peg it when im fishing vertical cover. I’ve caught several double digit fish in April dragging a Bass Assassin RSB worm which includes my PB April 2nd, 2022.

I’m fishing the Jackhammers (Green Pumpkin, and Brets Bluegill) on flats with scattered hydrilla in 5’ or less. I only use a 1/2oz Jackhammer with a Green Pumpkin Zako trailer. My line of choice is Ande black braid (50lb) and the rod I prefer is a Dobyns Champion 736CB Glass #dobynsrods

The 6” Mike Bucca Trick Shad in Gizzard Shad color is my go to swimbait this week. I’m fishing these along grass edges near deep sharp drops or cuts near main canals. I caught some good fish on the flats where the hydrilla was more scattered. It is a fish catcher and it will work all over Headwaters. Swim these just under the surface for best results. Get on the Bullshad email mailing list so you can get the bait drop info. The Dobyns Champion XP 736C FH (frog rod) is the best rod I’ve found to throw the 6” trick shad.

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