The Secret to Catching Pre-Spawn Bass! How to Find Staging Fish Bass Fishing Video

Folks at home, folks at home! Spring is almost here, and that means the bass are on the move! But hold up—don’t think they’re just rushing straight from their winter spots to the spawning beds! Nope! These fish are stopping along the way at pre-spawn staging areas, and if you know where to find them, you can absolutely CRUSH it!

In today’s video, we’re diving deep into the concept of pre-spawn staging areas. These are those crucial spots where bass stop to rest and feed before they make the final push to spawn. Whether you’re fishing a natural lake, reservoir, farm pond, river, or stream—it doesn’t matter! These spots all share common traits that you can learn to recognize.

I’m breaking down how to identify these staging zones on your maps and sonar—like secondary points, high spots, ladder cover, and last deep-water breaks. Plus, I’ll share TWO of my favorite baits to catch these staging bass—a football jig and a crankbait!

These are the key areas where bass stage before spawning, and once you find one of these hot spots, get ready—because when you catch one, there’s probably a whole group stacked up!

If you’re ready to up your spring bass fishing game, you don’t want to miss this one. Give these techniques a shot, and I promise you’ll catch more pre-spawn bass!

C’mon, let’s go!