The water temp was 64 degrees when we started this morning. The S canal is clear as of noon today.
Top baits this week for me were the Bass Assassin RSB worms, Jackhammers, and the Mike Bucca 6″ Trick Shad in Gizzard Shad color.
I’m fishing the Bass Assassin RSB worms (Gooseberry and JB Blue) with a 3/8oz weight due to the high winds. The fish are in the hydrilla near spawning flats. I’m using a 5/0 VMC Redline EWG hook. I like letting these sink to the bottom and pull it along the bottom fairly slow.
I’m fishing the Green Pumpkin Jackhammers along hydrilla edges and large clumps of grass in water 5′ or less. I only use a 1/2oz with a Zako trailer to match or a Bass Assassin Whoopa Craw to match. I’m concentrating on the wind blown sides of the grass lines.
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.
If you want to catch a bunch of fish pick up some shiners and free line them in deep water grass lined areas.
Call or text me at 304-610-6066 to book a trip of a lifetime. I have some outstanding guides that work for me that have availability as well.
Tight lines!
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