This is the most overlooked period and we take some of our largest fish of the year. Post-winter behavior is still expected but we will see very large fish move to very shallow water for short periods. They will stage on nearby drops when not active. Test the drops continually with crankbaits but Sugar Shad lipless crankbaits and rocky cover or new grass growths are the deal. They do and will retreat to dropoffs.
Baitfish fry is the draw.
This period is often misunderstood. You will also find that several spawns occur in a given area-over a 4 or 6 week period. They seem to wait in line for prime spots. The full moon-or new moon also acts as a biological trigger. You can chase any period by changing river sectors.