April 01, 2008
Produced by Ed Majors
and Barry Brasher
Co-Owners - BamaBassFishing.com
Barry's Tips
Spring is approaching fast! Time to break out lipless crank baits, jerk baits, soft plastic jerk baits - like flukes etc. Ed and I have had some really productive days in the spring with these baits; and I caught my biggest bass in March on a Rattlin' Rap. It was a nine and three quarter pound largehead on Lake Logan Martin.
For years lipless crank baits have been called idiot baits because you throw it out and crank it in. There is no right or wrong way to work them, but they work exceptionally well during the prespawn time because the bass go on a feeding spree to fatten up for the actual spawning season itself. There will be times when cold fronts move through which means you may have to change your tactics. Try going to deeper water and slower moving baits. Jigs, spoons, lizards, and craws work well in this situation. Even though the fish have changed their feeding patterns, they still have the instinct to eat. As the water warms during the day they will go back to a normal feeding habit, fast and furious.
The really big fish get dumb and the really small fish get bigger, when they fill up with eggs. Get your nets out and be prepared, that fish of a lifetime may be on the next cast. Be safe and good luck.
See Ya B
2008 Bassmaster Classic Winner
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Tournament Results
Local tournaments are starting up and I am looking to post as many as I can in the Newsletter, as well as the results. If you have a tournament to post, please contact me at ed@bamabassfishing.com and give me the information. Also let me know of the results you have.
Bill Moore emailed me this week with the results of his latest club tournament on the Mobile River on March 1.
1st Barry Woodward 5 fish Over 14 lbs. two over 4 lbs.
2nd Bruce Newell 5 fish over 11 lbs.
3rd Bill Moore 5 fish over 11 lbs.
4th Rob Kyle 5 fish over 9 lbs.
They will be in Prattville April 5th for their next club tourney to fish Alabama River. If river is flooded they’ll fish Lake Jordan. Good luck Bill!
Bill also sent me this email this month!
"Morn’n Ed, I had a wonderful weekend as you can tell. Fished a private lake (22 acres) in Safford, AL., conservatively caught 80 bass, from 1 lb to 8 lb, more bass in the 2 to 3 lb range. Pictures are 5 lb and 7lb 9 oz.Started morning with buzz bait until cloud cover dissipated, then switched to plastic."
Speaking of tournaments, I got an email from Jessica of American Bass Anglers about their upcoming Department of Defense Tournament. She asked if we could help her get the information out. It wil be held on Dale Hollow Lake in Byrdstown,Tennessee, in May.
This event is for the military and we want to make sure that all of our service members are getting this information! The link to their website is http://www.militarybassanglers.com. Lets all support the troops and please contact me if you have any questions!!
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'Til Next Time, Happy Fishin'!
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