The water temp was 82 degrees when we started this morning. May was incredible again this year and went out with a bang when my client caught an 8lb 8oz Hawg.
Top baits this week for me were Jackhammer chatterbaits, Bass Assassin RSB worms, Whopper Ploppers and the Mike Bucca Bull Shad 6″ Bull Gill.
I’m fishing a custom Flatside whopper plopper in Speck color. They are eating this bait in shallow areas and a slow steady retrieve.
I’m fishing the Bass Assassin RSB worms weightless or with a 1/8oz tungsten weight. I’m using a 5/0 VMC Redline EWG hook with an Ande Fluro 2.0 leader in 20lb test. I slide my bobber stopper up about 10” above my hook when im dragging my worms. Gooseberry, Green Pumpkin and black with blue tail are my most productive colors.
I’m fishing the Jackhammers (Green Pumpkin, and Brets Bluegill) on flats with scattered hydrilla in 5′ or less. I only use 1/2oz Jackhammers with a Hogfarmer Spunk Shad trailer in thee Sungill color size 4.5. 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 Bull Gill in Bone color is my go to swimbait 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. Get on the Bullshad email mailing list so you can get the bait drop info.
Call or text me at 304-610-6066 to book a trip of a lifetime. I have a few days open in June and July.
Tight lines!
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