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Learn how bass behavior changes from pre-spawn to post-spawn and where to find them during each stage. This guide breaks down seasonal locations, feeding patterns, and the most effective lure styles so you can stay on fish and catch more bass as water temperatures rise.

Target bass, trout, pike & more in January. Learn how FishLab's science-backed lures & Bill Siemantel's BBZ methods dominate winter's soft & hard water.

There’s something primal about it. Rat baits slap the water, spit air, and scream easy meal. Big predators don’t overthink that. They react. That split-second aggression is exactly what rat-style topwater lures like the FishLab BBZ Wake Rat trigger. They disrupt the peace with sound and chaos, and bass, pike, or musky can’t resist investigating. Get that wake rippling across the surface, and you’ve dialed directly into feeding instincts.

Spring bass fishing is one of the most exciting times of the year, with bass becoming more aggressive as they prepare for the spawn. Choosing the right bait can make all the difference, whether you're targeting pre-spawn bass in deeper water or bedding bass protecting their nests. The top five bait styles for this season include hard swimbaits for triggering big strikes, soft swimbaits for versatility, spinnerbaits for murky water conditions, crankbaits for covering water quickly, and creature baits for tempting territorial bass. Using these bait styles will help you maximize your chances of landing more fish this spring!