On March 19 the vernal equinox marks the official start of spring. And while many Bassmaster readers will already be in full gear, others will begin to wake from winter hibernation patterns that restrict big bass to daydreams inside of a heated garage. Around the time fans start tuning in to the 2024 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Jockey Outdoors, bass across many parts of the country will begin to move into spawning positions.
That’s where Bassmaster Elite Series pro Luke Palmer will be waiting. On cool spring days, when many anglers are still focusing on deep water, Palmer will be lurking in the shallows, flipping and rolling casts toward fish lingering in spawning areas. At the end
