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Anglers target spawning bass: Higher water temperature could affect catch rates.
From:
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer (Columbus, GA)
| Date:
March 15, 2006
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Mar. 15--EUFAULA, Ala. -- As many as 400 anglers will take part this week in the FLW Stren Series bass tournament on Lake Eufaula.
The target for most of them will likely be spawning largemouth.
Water temperatures on Lake Eufaula have risen into the low and mid-60s, and many big female largemouth have moved onto the beds in as little as 2 feet of water. The good timing for the tournament's arrival could make for excellent catch rates during the four-day event. ...