Alright, let’s jaw about them bass fish and when they get busy makin’ babies, you know, spawnin’. I ain’t no fancy fish scientist or nothin’, but I’ve seen a thing or two in my days by the water.
First off, them bass, they ain’t gonna start no family business if the water’s too dang cold or too hot. It’s gotta be just right, like Goldilocks and her porridge, you see? From what I hear, they like it somewhere between 55 and 80 degrees. That’s a big ol’ range, but it seems like they really get goin’ when the water hits a steady 60 degrees or so.
Now, when it’s cold, them fish are lazy, just like me on a winter mornin’. They ain’t movin’ much, barely bitin’. And if it gets too hot, they get all sluggish again, hidin’ in the deep spots, tryin’ to stay cool.
But when the water’s sittin’ pretty between 70 and 85 degrees, well, that’s when the magic happens. Them bass get all frisky and start lookin’ for love. They’re swimmin’ around, eatin’ like there’s no tomorrow, and generally bein’ more active. It’s the best time to catch ‘em, I tell ya, when they’re all fired up.
- Water too cold? Bass are sleepy.
- Water too hot? Bass are lazy again.
- Water just right (70-85 degrees)? Bass are hungry and active!
Them boy bass, they’re the ones doin’ all the hard work, buildin’ nests in the shallows, you know, the protected spots near the shore. They like it where the water’s not too deep, maybe two to ten feet, dependin’ on how clear the water is. If it’s all murky, they might go a bit shallower, but if it’s nice and clear, they’ll go a bit deeper.
From what the fellers fishin’ down at the crick say, that sweet spot for catchin’ bass is really between 74 and 79 degrees. That’s when they’re bitin’ the most, not too hot, not too cold, just perfect for a good ol’ fish fry. If it gets too hot durin’ the day, they might go hide in the shade or somethin’, but they’ll come back out when it cools down.
Now, once they start spawnin’, they stick around for a while, maybe a month or so. They’re busy makin’ babies and protectin’ them nests, so they ain’t goin’ nowhere fast. Even if the water gets a bit colder, they’ll still be there, doin’ their thing. I even heard tell of folks catchin’ ‘em under the ice, though I ain’t never seen that myself.
So, there you have it, a whole bunch of nothin’ and somethin’ about when them bass spawn. Just remember, keep an eye on the water temperature, and you’ll have a better chance of catchin’ them big ol’ mamas and papas when they’re busy makin’ more little bass. And that, my friends, is good eatin’.
Think of it like this: pre-spawn, spawn, and post-spawn. It’s like gettin’ ready for a party, havin’ the party, and then cleanin’ up after the party. Pre-spawn, they’re eatin’ and gettin’ ready. Spawn, they’re doin’ their business. And post-spawn, they’re tired and hungry again.
So next time you’re headin’ out to the lake, remember what I told ya. Water temperature is key, and a little bit of patience goes a long way. Good luck, and happy fishin’!
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