Most of the resevoirs around here are rid of all ice! Water temps are approaching the lower 40's. Where will the bass be? Are they in pre spawn? What are their habits going to be for the next few weeks? How do you catch these bass?

Thanks.

-Brendan

Brendan, went out today on the island, nothing much going on. In the weeks to come, the fish should be moving to the banks w/ rock and wood in shallower areas. A 1/8 black jig has worked very well for me early in the year.

jerkbaits for me

On Candlewood and other lakes in CT and NY, jerkbaits are my #1 early spring bait. On Long Island though, I can't get bit on them. My club fishes Candlewood opening week for a 2 day tournament and it's my favorite tournament. I absolutely love jerkbait fishing. Throw in some hair jigs, jigs and a blade bait for the deeper areas and I'm happy.

so you NY and NJ folks had to suck it up and put down $80 for an out of state fishing license.  Ouch.  Sorry for our greedy, messed up state.

Yeah, have to order mine this week. Not only that, thr NY resident went from $19 to $29, plus another $10 to fish the salt. S**KS but what are you gonna due.