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I would focus on fishing the shallower side first. It gives you more options on types of cover/structure to fish. Id also assume that the shallow side would have more fish in convenient locations than the deep side, and you'd have a better chance at catching more fry guarding males if a majority of those fish have completed the spawn, if you want numbers. Opposing this, the deep side might have bigger females. I would assume that the biggest females are going to want to spawn at "penthouse" type beds that are on those "shallow flat spots" close to the deeper side of the channel if there is one, as long as the bottom comp, depth, and protection from wind or current is appropriate. Thats just instinct and they might not move like this at all. The thing that perked my ears up when you were detailing the shallow side was "occasional 30 feet deep channels into shallow flats" those areas are probably what id focus on fishing if I was going out there with you. In the end I dont think that this decision will make or break your day. If only it was possible to fish one side, and then rewind the day and fish the other side... oh wait.. thats what boats are for lol.

"I understand that bass fishing is not an exact science I establish what I believe to be truths & the bass prove its all lies About the time I think I have the bass figured out the bass prove I don't All this talk about color, rods, reels, boats, moon phases, can a bass see my line ect is just interesting information So I simply go fishing any time I can, using the techniques I have confidence in, & I let the chips fall where they may." -Catt This isnt a technique, but this quote has stuck with me for awhile. I probably think about it every time I fish. It has definitely changed my attitudes toward rough days.