The water temp was 78 degrees when we started this morning. April was incredible for my clients and May has started off just as good. May 1st we had an 8lb 12oz, & an 8lb 1oz, May 2nd we had a 7lb 7oz and May 3rd we had a 9lb 3oz and a 7lb 4oz all on live bait. We are catching 45-60 fish in just 3 or 4 hours with the majority in the 3lb-6lb range.

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 weightless or with a 3/8oz weight when it’s windy. I’m using a 5/0 VMC Redline EWG hook with an Ande Fluro leader in 20lb test. 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. Gooseberry 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 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.

Call or text me at 304-610-6066 to book a trip of a lifetime. The topwater bite is going to be really good in May, June and July. Book now for May and June my calendar is filling up pretty fast.

Tight lines!