Weather Conditions: Clear, hot, sunny day, with the wind up to 8 mph.
Water Temperature: 63 Degrees
Water Clarity: Clear up to 12' visibility in some areas

Fish Boated:
(1) 2 lb. 4 oz. Spotted Bass. darter head
(1) 1 lb. 14 oz. Spotted Bass, darter head
(1) 1 lb. 12 oz. Spotted Bass, darter head
(47) 1 lb. 8 oz. Spotted Bass, darter head

Yes, you read that right 50 Spotted Bass!

Fishing Approach:
We patterned shallow coves, banks, cuts and flats relatively close to deep water channels. We fished less than 10' of water pitchong a 1/8 ounce darter head rigged with a soft plastic stick bait of a variety of colors. We observed 20+ beds with very few being unoccupied. The darter head proved to be more effective than the shaky head as its exposed hook allowed for a much better hook up ratio.

It is important to keep an adequate distance from the bed and if the fish is "locked" it's only a matter of time before she bites!