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Stir your bass up
How many times have you run up on a point, dropped off plane, jumped to the bow and caught a bass on your very first cast? It’s a common occurrence....
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When to use finesse swim jigs
Several companies offer swim jigs that have the word “finesse” in their name. Since most of them weigh from 1/4- to 3/8-ounce, common sizes for swim jigs in general, it...
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Tips to catch more bass flipping grass
Its no secret that flipping can generate heavy sacks of bass during the winter, when bass tuck into mats of vegetation for warmth. Of course, that means 90 percent of...
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The importance of timing in bass fishing
Timing is often the final and most crucial piece of the bass fishing puzzle. You might have the right baits tied on and have enough fish located to do well...
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Caleb Kuphall’s top flipping tips
“Who we are in the present includes who we were in the past.” Those wise words from Fred “Mister” Rogers accurately describe Bassmaster Elite Series pro Caleb Kuphall, who has...
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Bob Downey’s top tips for fishing a dropshot
Check out how Elite Series pro Bob Downey fishes a dropshot and see his rigging tips to help catch more fish.
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Changing up jig retrieves can trigger big bass
Well before Keith Combs became a Bassmaster Elite Series pro, he stumbled onto a novel jig-fishing ploy that consistently puts bonus bass in his livewell. The fortuitous event took place...
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Common deep crankbait mistakes
Some guys shudder at the thought of having to throw a deep-running crankbait on mid-lake structure.If that’s you, it’s probably because you’re forced out of your comfort zone when fishing...
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Mistakes anglers make while fishing boat docks
Sure you fish docks. Most anglers do. You do it because you know fish love them and you catch them there. But are you really, really good at it? Matt...
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Swim jig or bladed jig
Swim jigs and bladed jigs tend to be employed most often in shallow aquatic vegetation, but they are also deadly around docks and other hard cover. While these lures may...
