Even in the coldest weeks, having to fight the current requires more food in order to keep swimming in the current. Bass will rest during periods of little or no current on lakes and rivers that have scheduled power generation times. Current also positions bait fish on ledges as well as in areas that may provide a change in current or current direction. This is important to keep in mind while looking for areas that will consistently hold bass. The backside of the main river ledges are often over looked during the late winter and early spring.
Most people believe all bass move into pockets or to the bank to spawn.
This is not the case. A lot of spawning activity takes place in shallow, open water when conditions are right. Backside bass will have spawning on their mind. Normally, the backside of the ledge will fall off much slower then the front side of the ridge. Many bass spawn and live on top of shallow ledges and, just on the backside of ledges.