After the blizzard of 2000 who knows when the water temperature in area lakes will hit 60 degrees. But with recent days topping out in the 70s it can't be long and when it does, watch out because fishing in area lakes will turn on like a light switch. In early March bass move into 12 to 15 feet of water, Hancock suggested deep diving crankbaits like the Fat Free Shad or large spinnerbaits. As the month progresses and the water warms, the bass will move to shallow water in the back of creeks and coves. Lizards rigged Texas style are preferable to worms.
Spring is a good time for soft-plastic jerk baits.
I prefer Berkley Power Baits. As to color, if I had to take only one color it would be watermelon. This just seems to be a great color on Harris. Don't count out green pumpkin or black either. Half-ounce spinnerbaits in white or white and chartreuse with tandem willow leaf blades, one gold, the other silver work well in early spring.