Target shallow rocky points and secondary grass edges as bass move up to feed on shad. Use a topwater walking bait to trigger aggressive reaction strikes during the low light transition.

As the sun climbs, bass retreat to deeper docks and laydowns. Skip a soft plastic stick bait under cover to mimic slowing baitfish as metabolism increases with peak water temperature.

Locate deep structure or brush piles using sonar. Use a heavy football jig to bounce along the bottom, simulating crayfish movement while bass seek cooler depths in the afternoon.

The evening feeding window forces bass to hunt near creek channels. A vibrating jig mimics escaping baitfish, catching fish roaming in the cooling water before darkness sets in.