Jan. 27th - Prespawn action is heating up. I have had some excellent trips over the past eight days where we have managed to catch plenty of four to nine pounders in shallow grass on rattle traps. The bigger females are starting to stage in areas that lead to the spawning flats. Subtle points and ditches in the grass are also key areas at this time and the afternoon bite is getting better each day. I have managed to win two tournaments this month on Fork and we targeted the small under fish in 30 - 35ft on sloping points. Those under fish have really been a pain to find this month and all the tournament anglers have been suffering.

The creek bend bite has been terrible to this point but I think that will change over the next several weeks. Big prespawn females will be traveling to their favorite birthing locations and they will stage just outside of these areas in deeper water for a few weeks before moving up when nature calls. At this time, the jig will be the best attack to land a trophy as they are feeding up for the spawn.

Look at your map and find areas where a creek might swing close to a secondary point. Work that area with a fine tooth comb and it should pay off.