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  • Bass Fishing: How to fish a Popper

    Bass Fishing: How to fish a Popper

    Matt Allen of http://www.tacticalbassin.com discusses how to fish a popper for big bass during the summer months.

  • Martin Clinches AOY, Birge ROY & Wendlandt Extends Lead

    Martin Clinches AOY, Birge ROY & Wendlandt Extends Lead

    Pro angler Clark Wendlandt of Leander, Texas, brought a five-bass limit to the scale Saturday weighing 14 pounds, 8 ounces to extend his lead on day three of the Walmart FLW Tour at the Potomac River presented by Ranger Boats. For the first time in his storied career, pro Scott Martin of Clewiston, Florida, wrapped up the Angler of the Year title and Pro Zack Birge of Blanchard, Oklahoma, clinched the 2015 Walmart FLW Tour Rookie of the Year award.

  • Fishing a Neko Rig for Deep Bass

    Fishing a Neko Rig for Deep Bass

    Fishing a deep wacky rig, also known as a Neko Rig with a nail weighted plastic.

  • Record Largemouth Caught at Camanche

    Record Largemouth Caught at Camanche

    Kevin Miranda of Sac just caught the NEW LAKE RECORD BASS! 18.17 lbs 31" long, 24" girth! Caught out by Little Hat Island on crank bait. It is reported that Miranda caught it on a River2Sea V-joint minnow crankbait.

  • Underwater Viewpoint: Opti Shad in Real Conditions

    Underwater Viewpoint: Opti Shad in Real Conditions

    If you go fishing, you need to watch this video. This video shows Optimum Baits OPTI SHAD underwater. Using different rigging options, see for yourself underwater in real conditions how the bait reacts and responds as it catches fish.

  • Following Up on a Missed Frog Strike

    Following Up on a Missed Frog Strike

    All bass anglers know and have experienced that when fishing a frog a bass will at times miss your Snag Proof Frog and you will need to have a follow up lure ready to go.

  • Owner All Purpose Bass Hooks with Justin Lucas

    Owner All Purpose Bass Hooks with Justin Lucas

    Bassmaster Elite Series pro Justin Lucas shows All Purpose Worm Hooks, can be used for rigging almost any type of plastic worm. Rated X-strong, and a Z-lock shoulder bend makes for quick rigging and holds the worm head up by the eye.

  • Drop Shotting vs. Reaction Baits

    Drop Shotting vs. Reaction Baits

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    I do like to use other search, reaction types baits to locate number of fish, also if there are fish busting early in the morning I will throw topwater baits

  • Mustad Hook Bending Test

    Mustad Hook Bending Test

    Ilustrative video of Mustad hook bending test setup

  • 3 Topwater Options with Jeff Kriet

    3 Topwater Options with Jeff Kriet

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    There is nothing better than getting on a good topwater bite. The excitement of an explosion on the surface is what keeps all of us coming back for more. Bassmaster Elite Series pro Jeff Kriet considers topwater fishing one of his favorite ways to catch bass and in this article he shares some of the secrets he has learned over the years for catching bass on top.

  • A Buzzbait Breakdown with Billy Skinner

    A Buzzbait Breakdown with Billy Skinner

    Billy Skinner is a name often seen at the top of the standings in the West. Only a few months ago, Skinner claimed the championship at 2014 Rayovac FLW Series Western Division on Lake Havasu with a 12 lb lead over the runner-up position. Months later, he battled it out on Clear Lake in the California Open, putting together nearly 70 lbs for three days and a top-10 finish at the big bass fishery with a Buzzbait.

  • Winner's Interview: Delta Summertime Tournament Report BBT Champions

    Winner's Interview: Delta Summertime Tournament Report BBT Champions

    Winner's report with the 1st place team at the BBT's tournament on the California Delta June 20.

  • It's Not Always Perfect - Double Header Giant Jerkbait Bass

    It's Not Always Perfect - Double Header Giant Jerkbait Bass

    Pro angler, host of Facts of Fishing THE SHOW and Bassmaster Elite Series Emcee Dave Mercer joins his good buddy, Elite Series Champion Brandon Palaniuk for some Jerbait bass with a LiveTarget BaitBall Yearling.

  • SPO Frog Flash: Theories on Color

    SPO Frog Flash: Theories on Color

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    For this week’s Frog Flash from Snag Proof, WesternBass checked in with several of the pros that fish have fished the Snag Proof Open on the California Delta for their top choice in frog colors.

  • Bobby Lane's "big clump of 'disappointment'"

    Bobby Lane's "big clump of 'disappointment'"

    The water is where many magical memories of fathers and fishing happen. In the realm of professional bass fishing, many pros can immediately point to some of their favorite memories of being with their fathers on the water. With Father's Day approaching, we asked BASS Elite Series pros Bobby Lane, Josh Bertrand, Ott Defoe and Bradley Roy to provide their fondest memories of fishing with their fathers and here are the stories we received.

  • Nacimiento Summertime Tournament Report from BBT Champions

    Nacimiento Summertime Tournament Report from BBT Champions

    Winner's report with the 1st place team at the BBT's tournament at Lake Nacimiento on June 6, 2015.

  • SPO Friday Frog Flashback - More secrets from 2011

    SPO Friday Frog Flashback - More secrets from 2011

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    A Dixon duo was among the 175 boats that competed in the "frog only" tournament on the California this weekend. Tournament pro Brett Leber and Gone Fishin' Marine salesman Luke Peacock teamed up to hunt for big bass in the 2011 Snag Proof Open.

  • Using a Beast for a Smallie on a Negotiator

    Using a Beast for a Smallie on a Negotiator

    Using an Abu Garcia Revo Beast for a smallie. First fish on the first trip with my newest swimbait, The Roman Made Negotiator.

  • Navionics Webinar: Advanced Drop Shot Fishing with Tyler Brinks

    Navionics Webinar: Advanced Drop Shot Fishing with Tyler Brinks

    Tournament angler Tyler Brinks talks drop shot fishing from A to Z.

  • Chatterbait Chowdown - Maximizing Your Vibe Jig

    Chatterbait Chowdown - Maximizing Your Vibe Jig

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    It’s a great way to tempt hungry bass and an even b etter way to irritate those who just want to be lef t alone. Either way, vibrating jigs can deliver some of the most aggressive bites you’ll get. One of bass fishing’s bolder, attention-craving bai ts, this is no doubt one of the more effective offe rings for waters with diminished clarity. Vibrating jigs are essentially swim jigs fitted with vibration-mak ing blades. You’ll often here the entire selection refe rred to by the commercial name “Chatterbait,”.