If you notice minnows and other baitfish splashing and jumping around at the top of the water, try fishing in these areas as Shoal Bass are often there along with other bass species so landing other popular bass in these areas like the Largemouth Bass.

Spring is one of the best seasons to catch Shoal Bass. It is also a great time to catch all bass species in North America except for peacocks, which range depending on the time of the rainy season in South America. As a result, if you are settled on catching a Shoal Bass, be prepared to land any other bass that prefers low to moderately fast moving water as the Shoal Bass prefer many of the same popular baits as most other bass.

The best techniques to use in spring are to find deep holes or riffles near the main flow of water. The use of a depth finder can be helpful or accurate US Geological survey information. However, many moving rivers change regularly so it is best to use this information to find the fast moving part of the river and a depth finder to find the deeper parts of the river. We also recommend talking to local bait shops as they will have knowledge of all the best fishing spots.

Without a depth finder, look for riffles and shoals with trial and error to find the deep spots.

The use of a weighted plastic bait with a 4-inch tube skirt in red and black flake works well as dose a 6-inch Cream Scoundrel worm in natural blue or tequila sunrise.

While some may use a lead, we recommend against it. However, if you are going to use one, use a light lead. Set a medium or large split-shot just above the hook.

If you notice minnows and other baitfish splashing and jumping around at the top of the water, try fishing in these areas as Shoal Bass are often there along with other bass species so landing other popular bass in these areas like the Largemouth Bass.