Some Pre-Spawn Kayak Bass Fishing on Lake Norman

Made it out on the lake before sunrise for some topwater bass fishing. With the water warming in mid-lake, the topwater will start to heat up. Can't wait.

Launch: McCrary Creek Access, Lake Norman

Weather Conditions: Overcast, 60 degrees, 0-5 mph wind
Water Conditions: 63 degrees, Stained, 18" visibility

Fish: Spotted Bass, Channel Catfish

Lures:
Assorted Prop Baits - https://amzn.to/49VujzO
Berkley Frittside 5 Candy Apple Red Craw - https://amzn.to/3UZArCf
Zoom Super Fluke - Smokin' Shad - https://amzn.to/48YTlwy
Yum Dinger - Carolina Pumpkin/Chartreuse - https://amzn.to/49VujzO


Rod Setups:
MH/F Baitcaster
Ugly Stik Carbon Rod with Abu Garcia Low Profile Baitcast Reel Combo - https://amzn.to/3unBHV1
Power Pro Spectra Moss Green Braided Line - https://amzn.to/3wLpXwc
Reaction Tackle 100% Flourocarbon - https://amzn.to/3OVQ2Pw

Crankbait
Lew's KVD Composite Casting Rod - CC3 MH/M - https://amzn.to/4bU0LE9
Kast King 5.4 Reel - https://amzn.to/3UXWJ7B
Berkley Trilene Mono - https://amzn.to/430v5ZE

Spinning
Lew's American Hero Spinning Rod M - https://amzn.to/3wAKMdP
Lew's American Hero 200 6.2:1 Spinning Reel - https://amzn.to/49XJbgI
Power Pro Super8Slick V2 Moss Green Braided Line - https://amzn.to/3Uqhdp4
Reaction Tackle 100% Flourocarbon - https://amzn.to/3OVQ2Pw

Kayak and Gear
Kayak: 2020 Native Watercraft Slayer Max 12.5
YakAttack Omega Fishing Rod Holder - https://amzn.to/48sRbVv
NRS Chinook Life Jacket - https://amzn.to/48sRbVv
Fish finder: Lowrance Hook Reveal 5 - https://amzn.to/3HQuUq1
Nocqua Water Resistant Battery - https://amzn.to/49ApawZ
Camera: GoPro Hero 9 - https://amzn.to/3UmKyko
Camera Mount: Gimbal Extension Pole - https://amzn.to/3T4xJdm

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