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Slaying Big Bass With The Best Lipless Crankbait – My Top 9 Picks

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BEST LIPLESS CRANKBAIT
If you could only fish with one lure for a day what lure would you choose? For me personally, I probably would grab a lipless crankbait.

Many would agree that lipless crankbaits are some of the best ways to catch big bass.

For one, the size of the lure allows you to throw them a mile, thus making it very easy to cover a lot of water.

They are also super easy to use, whether you like to work them across the bottom,  burn them across the top or use the yo-yo retrieve, you are bound to catch a fish no matter the (or lack of) fishing experience you have.

Lastly, they give off a great about of vibration and sound that many have said acts like a dinner bell in drawing in bass for a bite.

What more can I say? These baits are a must have when fishing. However, did you know that there are several different types of lipless crankbaits available on the market today? What makes it worse is that no two lures are exactly alike. They all bring their own uniqueness to the fishing scene.

How can a fisherman know which one to throw?

In this post, we are going to take a closer look at some of my favorites. [Read more…] about Slaying Big Bass With The Best Lipless Crankbait – My Top 9 Picks

The Best Bass Crankbaits – What’s In Your Tacklebox? – My Top 8

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What are the best crankbaits for bass?

Wow! What a question! There are so many different crankbaits on the market today, how could we possibly narrow it down to just a few?

Take, for example, the square bill crankbait, could you narrow it down to your top 5 favorite squarebills? There are hundreds if not thousands of different lures that fall under this category. To pick just 5 or even 10 would be difficult (believe me I’ve tried).

Now, let’s think about the broader question: what are the best crankbaits for bass? That question is even more difficult to answer, but I like challenges, so in this post, I am going to try to answer that question.

To make it easier, I have broken it down into 3 categories. I have picked a few from each category that I would consider to be my favorite and possibly the best (by no means is this list exhaustive).

I hope you enjoy!

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Choosing The Best Fishing Line For Crankbaits

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BEST FISHING LINE FOR CRANKBAITS

Crankbaits are great lures for catching bass. They can be used in shallow water or deep water. They can be thrown on a cold fall day or on a hot summer day.

In fact, it might be difficult to find a time when not to throw crankbaits.

However, when throwing these baits, there is a piece of equipment that many fishermen forget to take into consideration that can greatly affect the presentation of this lure.

That essential piece of equipment is fishing line.

Does fishing line really make a difference? If so, should I be throwing fluorocarbon, monofilament or braided fishing line?  Which fishing line will last the longest?

In this article, we are going to answer those questions as well as other concerns you might have when it comes to choosing the best fishing line for crankbaits. [Read more…] about Choosing The Best Fishing Line For Crankbaits

The Best Swimbait Rod – Landing More Big Bass – Our Top 6 Picks

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Best Swimbait Rod

Swimbaits are a favorite choice among bass fishermen who are targeting that big bite. However, just as important to choosing the right lure, is selecting the right equipment.

After all, if you get a fish to bite, but don’t have the right reel, rod or line, it might cost you a fish. And we all know that when fishing with big lures such as swimbaits, we are already limiting the number of bites we will get on a given trip.

For that reason, we need to be well equipped so that when a big bass takes the bait, he will stay pinned until we get him into the boat.

An essential piece of equipment when fishing with these lures is a good fishing rod. In this post, we are going to talk about what makes a fishing rod a good swimbait rod. Lastly, we are going to talk about a few of our favorites ( 6 to be exact) that are available on the market today.

So let’s begin… [Read more…] about The Best Swimbait Rod – Landing More Big Bass – Our Top 6 Picks

2019 Best Baitrunner Reel – Your Bait On-The-Go Spinning Reel

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BEST BAITRUNNER REEL

Looking to purchase the best baitrunner reel? Then you have come to the right place.

While the spinning reel is a versatile fishing tool, there are drawbacks when working fish that take live bait and make a run before the hook can be set properly.

However, things have changed with baitrunner or baitfeeder spinning reels on the market.

In this post, we are going to take an up-close look on a few models, but before we do that let’s answer a question many people have… [Read more…] about 2019 Best Baitrunner Reel – Your Bait On-The-Go Spinning Reel