Bass Basics

Beginner’s Tacklebox: Wes Logan

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Bassmaster Elite Series pro Wes Logan sat down with us to create his version of the Beginner's Tacklebox.
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Wes Logan sat down with us to create his version of the Beginner’s Tacklebox.
A shaky head dressed with a Zoom worm will do the trick across the country, all year long.
A shaky head dressed with a Zoom worm will do the trick across the country, all year long.
First bait into the box.
First bait into the box.
A ChatterBait is a go-to for the young angler, and for good reason.
A ChatterBait is a go-to for the young angler, and for good reason.
He said that he'll keep a ChatterBait tied on nearly all year.
He said that he’ll keep a ChatterBait tied on nearly all year.
A topwater frog is an awesome summertime bait ...
A topwater frog is an awesome summertime bait …
... and he always keeps one handy.
… and he always keeps one handy.
A Dirty Jigs jig is a staple in Logan's collection, but he said for anglers wanting to catch more bass more often need to learn it right away.
A Dirty Jigs jig is a staple in Logan’s collection, but he said for anglers wanting to catch more bass more often need to learn it right away.
Into the box it goes.
Into the box it goes.
A buzzbait with a soft plastic toad. Like many other anglers, he prefers the frog to a stringy skirt.
A buzzbait with a soft plastic toad. Like many other anglers, he prefers the frog to a stringy skirt.
It's placed in the box.
It’s placed in the box.
An Ark crankbait is a great presentation to learn.
An Ark crankbait is a great presentation to learn.
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It holds a well-deserved spot in the box.
It holds a well-deserved spot in the box.
Especially in shad-based water, Logan likes a swim jig in a shad color pattern.
Especially in shad-based water, Logan likes a swim jig in a shad color pattern.
It's a great bait to transition with between the hot morning topwater bite as the fish move deeper during the day.
It’s a great bait to transition with between the hot morning topwater bite as the fish move deeper during the day.
Next is a wacky rig.
Next is a wacky rig.
He loves this bait because it can be fished under many different conditions. The bass just can't leave it alone. It gets a comfortable spot in his tacklebox.
He loves this bait because it can be fished under many different conditions. The bass just can’t leave it alone. It gets a comfortable spot in his tacklebox.
A Ned rig gets a lot of use across the country.
A Ned rig gets a lot of use across the country.
It's simple to rig, easy to use and the bass eat it. Simple.
It’s simple to rig, easy to use and the bass eat it. Simple.
A Texas-rigged creature bait can be fished around brush, docks, steep ledges and through grass mats.
A Texas-rigged creature bait can be fished around brush, docks, steep ledges and through grass mats.
It's a technique that has earned Logan a lot of money, and one well worth learning.
It’s a technique that has earned Logan a lot of money, and one well worth learning.
This topwater popper from Ark is a great presentation to add to the mix.
This topwater popper from Ark is a great presentation to add to the mix.
It's easy to use and fun to catch bass on. Perfect.
It’s easy to use and fun to catch bass on. Perfect.
There you go. Thanks, Wes!
There you go. Thanks, Wes!

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