Quote Originally Posted by Cricketcage View Post
I've often seen them bedding at the end of March and my experience has been the opposite of some others that it seems to me the shellcrackers usually bed a couple of weeks or even a month before the bluegill really get going. Given the cold we're having right now I doubt they'll be ready by March 20th in the northern part of the state though. I wouldn't be at all surprised if they are in very close proximity and congregating at the bedding sites by then.
I'm in the central part of MS and water temps were 57 before this latest cold front. I'm thinking the end of March near the new moon is gonna be the time. Although I intend to check on the full moon also. I missed these big guys last year and don't intend to do so again. I'll keep you guys updated on any results.


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