The water temp was 70 degrees when we started this morning. The artificial bite has been getting better. The live bait bite is still excellent and the big fish are on the move into shallow water.

Top baits this week for me were Zman EVO chatterbaits, Bass Assassin RSB worms, Megabass Vision 110 JR jerkbait and the Mike Bucca Trick Shad 6”.

I’m fishing the Zman EVO Chatterbaits (Gizzard Shad, Bluegill, Green Pumpkin and Golden Shiner) on flats with scattered hydrilla in 5’ or less. I only use 1/2oz chatterbaits so they keep contact with the grass. I’ve been using matching forktail (Zako Style) trailers for best results. My line of choice is Ande black braid (50lb) and the rod I prefer is a Dobyns Champion 736CB Glass.

We are fishing the Bass Assassin RSB worms (Gooseberry and Black Blue tail) weightless or an 1/8oz tungsten weight depending on the wind conditions. I’ve had success fishing them like a spinnerbait. I’m using a 5/0 VMC Redline EWG hook, 50lb Ande black braid and my rod is a Dobyns DX784.

The 6” Mike Bucca Trick Shad in Gizzard or Bone colors worked best this week. I’m fishing these along 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. I had a great big one rip the tail right off my bait Monday. This was definitely a bummer she didnt get the hook. She looked to be close to a double digit fish. Get on the Bullshad email mailing list so you can get the bait drop info. Bullshad.com

The Megabass Vision 110 Jr fished near big schools of shad have been really good. Elegy bone is my favorite color. Fish these fairly slow with a twitch, twitch then pause retrieve. I use a Gloomis 6”9” GLX jerkbait rod and I’m fishing this on 50lb braid. I’ve been testing these out on Ande Fluro 2.0 in 15lb test and it has helped increase my bites.

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Here are some pictures from this past weeks trips.

Here is a link for the black braided line they call it graphite

https://andemonofilament.com/products/braid