In a day's float, you'll see a few other anglers, but nothing like the hordes that take over the water after Memorial Day. At this moment I can't help thinking I could be on the river in two hours, and I bet I'd pick up at least a half-dozen bass over 2 pounds this afternoon. Largemouths are also preparing to spawn. In April, the big females move into shallow water and cruise the banks looking for nesting sites. Then they move onto the beds.
Anglers differ in their attitudes about fishing for nesting bass.
Some prefer to leave the fish alone. I applaud the conservation-minded attitude. I don't, however, abide by it. I believe bass populations are healthy enough on most waters to endure some fishing pressure during the spawning season. Sight fishing for spawners mixes elements of hunting and fishing.