Demopolis Lake in May
I failed to mention weeds and topwater lures in April tips,
but these May tips can apply to that same month. By May,
the many varieties of aquatic weeds in Demopolis are found
all along the Warrior River and Tombigbee River.
Most weeds will be in full bloom. Bass will inhibit these
new green, oxygen-rich weeds during pre-spawn times, during
the spawn and especially when weeds are the greenest, during
post-spawn conditions.
Topwater lures are annihilated during the month of May, when
fished along weed edges or when ran through the weeds. Fishing
at dawn, mid morning to the midday period, or even in late
evenings, for these kamikaze bass, can be very exciting.
This topwater technique, involves the use of dozens of lures,
and the lure choice can vary among each angler.
This can show a fantastic day in these scenic backwoods in
south Alabama, fishing for largemouth bass and spotted bass
species.
It will provide a lasting memory for years to come.
* Best Lures for Demopolis?
Floating worms are good lures for fishing right up in the
weeds. They are also good (along with soft jerkbaits) around
the variety of wood cover including cypress trees (previously
mentioned) and around brush, laying logs, laydowns and stumps.
Many frogs and small rodents roam these lower Alabama backwaters
and often stumble into the water. Lures such as, Scumfrog and
Bassin' Rat lures, mimic these creatures and bring explosive
strikes in and around the weeds, brush and wood cover.
Buzzbaits cover a lot of water fast, and get the attention
of bed-protecting male bass and some mighty hungry female bass,
hanging nearby. One of my favorite lures is a noisy, clacker-type
buzzbait.
Always include trailer hooks for short strikes, adorn with
quality hardware and very sharp Gamakatsu hooks.
Spinnerbaits are great lures during May, whether buzzed near
the top, making a wake, utilizing a slow retrieve, or dropped,
alongside wood cover, weed cover or down a line of rocks.
* Places like rip-rap rocks lining causeways, culverts, around
bridges and dams are great spots featuring constantly warming
waters, good for fishing with spinnerbaits.
These flashing, vibrating lures are popular throughout the
south and a proven favorite among Alabama's tournament winners.
Always use strong line and stout equipment, when fishing these
spinnerbaits and other Big Bass attracting lures on Demopolis
Lake during the spring season.
Some lures can be worked in one spot and aggravate bass into
striking as they come off the beds. Pradco's Zara Super Spook
is one.
When expertly
walked around Cyprus trees, down laying logs and trees, around
or near any stump or brush pile or along weed edges…they
always produce some very vicious strikes.
These Big lures always generate a few blow-ups, usually from
big, aggravated bass. Use heavy 20 pound test line.
Other tantalizing
topwaters such as, Baby spooks or Baby Torpedoes, Crazy Shads,
Excalibur’s Spittin' Image, Spro's popping
type lures and prop baits, and Pradco's Pop-R's, all fall in
this category.
Each lure can be slowly jerked or left in one spot, for as long
as you and the bass can stand it. Strong line and stout equipment,
are recommended for tackling some monster bass, while fishing
in the scenic backwaters of Demopolis Lake.
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Good Fishin'
Practice catch and release year-round especially this Spring.
You won't regret it!
Good Fishin'...
Reed Montgomery / Reeds Guide Service
Website: www.fishingalabama.com
