I’d say yes, but we’re to the point that all we catch are largemouth and spots. I mean, we look like we’re striper fishing, but all we expect anymore are regular old bass....lol
We’ve been just murdering them in deep water for the last 3-4 weeks. The water temperature has dropped significantly over the last 7 days. I assume that it won’t be long before they start pushing the shad up into the creeks, but full disclosure, I don’t know what I’m doing.
Don't cut yourself short, you are catching nice fish.
I was just going to mention that while striper fishing early spring... Feb. and March you will catch some slob largemouth like you have pictured on 9 - 10" live baits.