In this recorded Bass University Live show, learn from Bassmaster Elite Series rookie, Emil Wagner, as he dives deep into the world of spotted bass fishing, specifically on blueback herring lakes. Discover the critical seasonal patterns for spotted bass, from pre-spawn to post-spawn strategies.
Emil shares insights from his recent top-ten finish on Lake Hartwell, discussing the challenges and opportunities of fishing during the spawn period, particularly the deep-water spawn. Get details on effective techniques and baits, including the enduring power of the shakey head and the Neko rig for catching spotted bass around cover like rocks and stumps.
Explore the excitement of topwater fishing on these lakes, a favorite method for targeting larger fish, and learn why herring lakes can be maddeningly fun for topwater enthusiasts, even when fish miss the bait. Emil touches on how tournament pressure impacts the bite and the importance of adjusting strategies.
Whether you fish the Carolinas, Georgia, Tennessee, or the West Coast, if you're interested in spotted bass or bass fishing in general, this discussion offers valuable knowledge. Learn more about Emil's techniques in his Bass University seminar "Seasonal Patterns For The Tenacious Spotted Bass", releasing later this week.

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Emil Wagner's Shakey Head Jighead (Berkley Fusion19 Shakey Head) - https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkley_Fusion19_Shakey_Head/descpage-FNFB.html?from=butv
Emil Wagner's Spotted Bass Shakey Head Worm (Magnum Hit Worm) - https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkley_Powerbait_Maxscent_Hit_Worm_Magnum_10pk/descpage-MHWM.html?from=butv
Emil's 5.5lb Hartwell Spot Bait (Berkley Jerk Shad) - https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkley_Powerbait_Maxscent_Flatnose_Jerk_Shad_10pk/descpage-FJS.html?from=butv
Emil's Neko Rig Worm for Spotted Bass (Maxscent The General Worm) - https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkley_Powerbait_Maxscent_The_General_Worm/descpage-DMGS.html?from=butv
Emil's Shakey Head Reel (3000 Zenon MGX Spinning Reel) - https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Abu_Garcia_Zenon_MGX_Spinning_Reels/descpage-AZLG.html?from=butv
Emil's Spotted Bass Rod (7'1" Medium Fenwick Elite Spinning Rod) - https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Fenwick_Elite_Spinning_Rods/descpage-FESNS.html?from=butv
Final Day Topwater (Berkley Cane Walker) - https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkley_Cane_Walker/descpage-BCW.html?from=butv
Final Day Topwater (Berkley Drift Walker) - https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkley_Drift_Walker/descpage-DWK.html?from=butv
Rich's Fidget Jig (Matt's Mixup Color Dirty Jigs Compact Pitchin' Jig) - https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Dirty_Jigs_Luke_Clausen_Compact_Pitchin_Jig/descpage-DJLCC.html?from=butv
Spotted Bass Braid (8lb Berkley X5 Braided Line Flame Green) - https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkley_X5_Braided_Line_Flame_Green/descpage-BBLFH.html?from=butv
Spotted Bass Leader (10-12lb Berkley Trilene 100% Fluorocarbon) - https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkley_Trilene_100_Fluorocarbon_Line_Clear/descpage-FBTR.html?from=butv