Pre Spawn Bass Patterns

fishn'fool · 02-13-06, 10:55 PM

In the past I haven't had a chance to fish late winter and pre spawn bass since I've been turkey hunting the past 5 springs. So before the bass go on the beds what patters can I expect for here in Iowa? Thanks

1FASTLASER · 02-14-06, 06:02 AM

Dont know Iowa waters but a bass is a bass. Look for them on the areas ajacent to spawning grounds which normally will be on the north shores of the lake. Not always but usually. They will be holding on the outer structures waiting to move up onto the beds when the temps get right.

Fish On · 02-14-06, 05:11 PM

What do you like to throw pre spawn?

lovinfishin9 · 02-14-06, 07:10 PM

what do you mean by north shores, do you mean the side of the lake that is to the north? I didnt think bass could tell north from south.

KenDammit · 02-15-06, 04:36 AM

has to do with sunlight warming the water..thats how they can tell. Well, they can't say "oh, this is the north shore!" but with the way the sun heats the water, they will migrate to the warmest part of it in winter, and especially during pre-spawn.

1FASTLASER · 02-15-06, 05:35 AM

LMAO@ lovinfishin

Yea buddy didnt you know they carry around little compasses on there backs so they can be right on track. Sorry couldnt pass that one up. The north shores and coves in particular are protected from the coldest winds which are normally north winds therefore they get the least exposure from the winds therefore warming up abit faster than the others. Also if you take note the BEST spawning areas are usually NOT always on the northern side as well IF the structure permits it. Proved it AGAIN yesterday to a NON beleiver as far as the temp goes. Fished a lake with a guy that said it dont matter. Laugheed at him and proved to him that the 3 degree temp difference put 2 fish in the boat while fishing the cooler water gave up ZIP.

JB · 02-15-06, 09:12 AM

PreSpawn to me means one lure, the jerkbait. Along drops going to the shallows and all the ways in between!

lovinfishin9 · 02-15-06, 06:11 PM

Oh ok thanks alot i understand now.

bass kicker · 02-15-06, 07:14 PM

you americans are lucky we in canada cant fish pre spawn

except this year i will be fishin a touney in new york around may so i could use some help as well

Rodman_Rob · 02-15-06, 07:50 PM

anything that resembles shad is a good pre-spawn bait. Fish it wherever you can find deep water near a bedding area (shallow flats).

bass kicker · 02-15-06, 07:52 PM

thanks i thought that might work what about something that resembles a sun fish

Rodman_Rob · 02-15-06, 10:21 PM

sun fish would be fine

02-13-06, 10:55 PM	#1
fishn'fool BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 96	Pre Spawn Bass Patterns In the past I haven't had a chance to fish late winter and pre spawn bass since I've been turkey hunting the past 5 springs. So before the bass go on the beds what patters can I expect for here in Iowa? Thanks __________________ Fish Hard -- A Conservation and Biology Student

02-14-06, 06:02 AM	#2
1FASTLASER BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: crossett,arkansas Posts: 2,777	Dont know Iowa waters but a bass is a bass. Look for them on the areas ajacent to spawning grounds which normally will be on the north shores of the lake. Not always but usually. They will be holding on the outer structures waiting to move up onto the beds when the temps get right. __________________ Laser's rule with Merc's doing the pushing..........KEEP THE WETSIDE DOWN AND THE DRY SIDE UP!!!!!!

02-14-06, 05:11 PM	#3
Fish On BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hauppauge, NY Posts: 368	What do you like to throw pre spawn? __________________ David Scott

02-14-06, 07:10 PM	#4
lovinfishin9 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Middletown, VA Posts: 566	what do you mean by north shores, do you mean the side of the lake that is to the north? I didnt think bass could tell north from south. __________________ Take your caviar and that fish that ain't cooked, take if off a cracker and throw it on a hook. :D :)

02-15-06, 05:35 AM	#6
1FASTLASER BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: crossett,arkansas Posts: 2,777	LMAO@ lovinfishin Yea buddy didnt you know they carry around little compasses on there backs so they can be right on track. Sorry couldnt pass that one up. The north shores and coves in particular are protected from the coldest winds which are normally north winds therefore they get the least exposure from the winds therefore warming up abit faster than the others. Also if you take note the BEST spawning areas are usually NOT always on the northern side as well IF the structure permits it. Proved it AGAIN yesterday to a NON beleiver as far as the temp goes. Fished a lake with a guy that said it dont matter. Laugheed at him and proved to him that the 3 degree temp difference put 2 fish in the boat while fishing the cooler water gave up ZIP. __________________ Laser's rule with Merc's doing the pushing..........KEEP THE WETSIDE DOWN AND THE DRY SIDE UP!!!!!!

02-15-06, 04:36 AM	#5
KenDammit BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Richmond, KY Posts: 691	has to do with sunlight warming the water..thats how they can tell. Well, they can't say "oh, this is the north shore!" but with the way the sun heats the water, they will migrate to the warmest part of it in winter, and especially during pre-spawn.

02-15-06, 09:12 AM	#7
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	PreSpawn to me means one lure, the jerkbait. Along drops going to the shallows and all the ways in between!

02-15-06, 06:11 PM	#8
lovinfishin9 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Middletown, VA Posts: 566	Oh ok thanks alot i understand now. __________________ Take your caviar and that fish that ain't cooked, take if off a cracker and throw it on a hook. :D :)

02-15-06, 07:14 PM	#9
bass kicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beamsville,ONTARIO,CANADA Posts: 2,023	you americans are lucky we in canada cant fish pre spawn except this year i will be fishin a touney in new york around may so i could use some help as well __________________ Rob Downs St. Catharines BASSMASTERS

02-15-06, 07:50 PM	#10
Rodman_Rob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ocala, FL. 1/2 hour southwest of Rodman Posts: 1,702	anything that resembles shad is a good pre-spawn bait. Fish it wherever you can find deep water near a bedding area (shallow flats). __________________ Lizardsrule may not be able to drive a boat, but he can sure put you on the fish!

02-15-06, 07:52 PM	#11
bass kicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beamsville,ONTARIO,CANADA Posts: 2,023	thanks i thought that might work what about something that resembles a sun fish __________________ Rob Downs St. Catharines BASSMASTERS

02-15-06, 10:21 PM	#12
Rodman_Rob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ocala, FL. 1/2 hour southwest of Rodman Posts: 1,702	sun fish would be fine __________________ Lizardsrule may not be able to drive a boat, but he can sure put you on the fish!

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