January 2022

Pre-spawn Fishing with Moving Baits

Mark Davis shares his favorite moving baits for pre-spawn fishing when the water is still cold, and the fish are first starting to move up.

 

 

In the pre-spawn time of year, the fish can be active or not so much, depending on the weather conditions. On active days, moving baits catch fish very well.

The first moving bait Mark Davis uses in the pre-spawn is the Red Eyed Shad. His new favorite color that has recently been added to the selection is called Chisel. The pre-spawn time is the best time to use the half ounce and the three-quarter ounce Red Eyed Shad. Even when the water temperature is in the 40s, a Red Eyed Shad can catch pre-spawn bass being reeled fast.