big headwaters bass

The water temp is 58 degrees when we started this morning and 61 when we finished up. The S canal is clear as of noon today. I moved an island that blew up against the dock so with this southwest wind it should stay clear of the boat ramp until we get a northeast or east wind.

Top baits this week for me were the Bass Assassin RSB worms, Jackhammers, Lure Concept Spinnerbaits and the Mike Bucca 6″ Trick Shad in Gizzard Shad color.

I’m fishing the Green Pumpkin Jackhammers on wind blown points. I only use a 1/2oz with a Zako trailer to match or a Bass Assassin Whoopa Craw to match. I have been messing around with the Bruiser Bait Sidekick trailer for a week or so and it holds up better than the Zakos. It swims great too.

The 6” Mike Bucca Trick Shad in Gizzard Shad color is my go to swimbait this week. I’m fishing these along thick grass edges near deep sharp drops or cuts near main canals. 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.

I’m fishing the Bass Assassin RSB worms (Gooseberry) with a 1/8oz weight. The fish are in the hydrilla near spawning flats. I’m using a 5/0 VMC Redline EWG hook. From what I’m being told the punch bite is pretty good. Personally I’ve not done any punching this week but when I do I like the Bass Assassin Skunk Ape in Okeechobee Craw one Blueberry.

I’m chucking a Lure Concept 1/2oz white with gold blade spinnerbait with no trailer. Fish these along hydrilla lined ditches and fish them as slow as you can. With the water temps being so low these fish aren’t running the baits down as they usually do.

If you want to catch a bunch of fish pick up some shiners and free line them in deep water grass lined areas.

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Tight lines!