The Science of the Spawn

What is the spawn you might ask? Good question. I think in order to understand the spawn, it is important to know what is actually going on. 

According to Pursing Outdoors bass make nests! Their nests range from 3-5ft deep on average. It is normal for a bass to go through its first spawn when it is around one year old. 

Stages Of Spawning:

1. Building a nest
2. Finding a mate
3. Hatching fertilized eggs
4. Guarding their young

How do Bass form their beds?

• They move up shallow.
• The male comes into the area and makes a circular motion with their tale.
• This pushes the rocks and other items out of the way causing a sandy bottom or "bed." 
• The female will then come in and lay the eggs and the male will fertilize them.
• Once fertilized the bass guard the bed.