I'm new to bass fishing and really just got into it last year, when i got my boat. I have never gone out when the water was really cold but I hear you can get some really big fish in the spring.

Can anyone give me any ideas on how to get started?

Should I be fishing deep/shallow, jig/crankbait/rubber worm, I'm guessing you have to fish slow.

I'm hoping to go to Lake Arthur in the next week fews to give it a try.

I don't have the greatest luck in the early spring, but when I catch a bass they are usually really nice fish. Early spring can leave you asking a lot of questions just as you have, but the best advice I can give you is too experiment. Try fishing one spot that is shallow and the next deep. Weather is going to play a pretty big role on locating fish. The will be on the move quite a bit. If the weather is nice like today the will be in very shallow water. maybe less than 1 foot! If a cold front comes in the fish will slide out deeper.

Bass are constantly looking for warmer water in the spring. If you can find a cove with a creek coming into it you will be successful. The main creek channel of any lake will be full of fish this time of year. Keep your eye open for baitfish as well. If there is bait in the area there will be bass too.

I hope this helps a little. Good Luck.

Slow moving baits can be very successful when the water temperature is below 50 degrees. Suspending jerkbaits and shad raps are a couple of my favorite lures to use during this time. However, if I had to choose only 1 lure to take with me it would be 3/8oz chatterbait. This lure is often over looked because of its aggressive nature, but what guys don't realize is that the lure can be very effective if it is worked like a jig. Play with color combinations, but chartruse or tranluscent shad colors are my favorite.

I agree with copper 100% in that you should look for a creek channel to fish. The greatest concentration of fish you can find on the lake will probably be there. For example muddy creek finger at Lake Arthur is one of the most productive areas of the lake during the spring. Weed beds seem to be the cover of choice as well. The water is well oxygenated so the bait fish and bass tend to be there. If you catch 1 fish in an area slow down and work the area over. You will more than likely catch more than 1 fish.

Good Luck!

My two go to baits in cold water are the Luck Craft Pointer or a pig and jig.

Hey guys thanks for the help.

I was out last Saturday afternoon for a while. My buddy and I fished up the muddy creek finger where the lily pads grow in the summer but we didn't get anything. He used a black and blue jig and I used a jerkbait. We did see some crappie fishermen up there get a few crappie but that was about it.

Looks like it's going to be a nice weekend so we are going to try and get out to the lake again this weekend.

Keep working those areas Bassfisherman, you will find the sweet spot sooner or later. Looks like it's going to be a great few days to hit the lake.