I think, under most circumstances, BG spawn after the LMB, and once they start, its a non stop rotation of females laying eggs throughout the summer months, and a single female will spawn multiple times. Bass, RES, WM and GSF are typically single spawners. Once the females quit coming to the nests, the male will leave once the fry are big enough. Unlike BG, once these other females drop their row, they're usually done.

I've had GSF on bed all of last year (they've already started this year), but my understanding is that the females only lay once a season, just over a prolonged period

While they would want to use the same areas to spawn, I believe the timing keeps them from overlapping in the same areas. I'm sure there is an exception to the rule, but thats my understanding.

Last edited by Mike Whatley; 03/17/19 07:08 AM.

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