Spawning Grounds

[seminole]

I've read a lot about choosing spots based on chunk rock vs gravel bottoms and transition areas.  How about cedars vs hardwoods.  Does one offer an advantage or hold more large mouth during the spawn? 

In the past we've done very well in the spring catching numbers of fish, but most are kentuckys or small mouth, and few large mouth.  I know that throwing a jig over a centipede may help increase the size of our bags, but how about location?

[dtrs5kprs]

Really think the rock type has more to do with pinpointing LM, SM, K's. They will all use wood at times.

Wood close to the "right" rock can be good. Finding which rocks they are using is like finding the right grass up north or in FL.

[seminole]

Thanks for the info.  Can't wait to get down there in a few weeks and get a solid weekend in of fishing.  Been checking the forum everyday and will hopefully be posting about all the fine bass we catch.  Here is a link I found on the topic

 

http://bassfishingmidwest.com/table-rock-bass-spawning-stages/

 

[*T*]

Thanks for the link!  It does mention "flooded cedars and hardwood trees standing in the pockets and creeks", but sadly, over the years, they are slowly disappearing.  

Also, "As the water temperature moves into the upper 50s,........ Bass lose interest in chasing anything now...".  Well that was sure not the case in 2015.  Blacks, spots, SM & whites were all over the shad schools.

All in all, a good article for some insight into spring bite at Table Rock.  Will be giving it an extended attempt next week.  Can't wait.