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How To Fish A Whopper Plopper

June 1, 2017 by Wes Leave a Comment

The Whopper Plopper. Strange name + unique design = big bass.

Recently the whopper plopper has become one of the most popular topwater baits for bass fishing. In fact, you may even find it difficult to find them in your local bait shops because they are literally flying off shelves. Why?

The unique design and the way they can be fished they catch alot of bass and I mean BIG bass. For that reason, I have put together this post to help answer some of your questions about this popular lure. We’ll examine:

What is a whopper plopper?
What is the best fishing line for a whopper plopper?
What is the best whopper plopper rod?
What is the best reel?
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How To Fish A Jerkbait – Jerk. Jerk. Pause.

May 29, 2017 by Wes Leave a Comment

Jerkbaits have graced the tackle boxes of the most successful bass fishermen in the modern fishing era. They are one of the best representations of an injured baitfish, and the erratic action can entice vicious strikes from bass as well as any other bass lure.

In this article, we will take a look at what jerkbaits are, some tips about gear selection, how to properly pick a the best one for the circumstances and most importantly how to fish a jerkbait under different situations. [Read more…]

Jerkbait vs Crankbait – Which One Should I Throw?

May 14, 2017 by Wes Leave a Comment

Jerkbait vs Crankbait, which one should you throw?

If you walk through any fishing retail store or browse through the various online vendors, you will quickly see the amount of variety that is available when it comes to bass lures. It is no different with crankbaits and jerkbaits. There are a variety of different types of each on the market. Why are there so many different types to choose from? Simply put, they catch fish.

In fact, I would say it is safe to say that jerkbaits and crankbaits are two of the most popular style of baits that are available and they are responsible for catching many fish.

Oftentimes however, many fishermen are not completely sure of when to throw one over the other.

In this article, we will take a look at several tips for when and where to break out each specific lure to maximize their effectiveness when trying to land bass. [Read more…]

Drop Shot Fishing Tips – How To Fish A Drop Shot Rig

May 10, 2017 by Wes Leave a Comment

The drop shot is a criminally under estimated technique in the bass world and fishing in general. It is also misunderstood regarding its versatility by many anglers. In this article, we will take a look at what the drop shot technique entails, the benefits of this technique, and some tips on rigging and fishing the drop shot.

What is the Drop Shot Fishing Technique?

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7 Post Spawn Bass Fishing Tips – What You Need To Know To Catch More Bass

April 26, 2017 by Wes Leave a Comment

Post-spawning bass are hungry and ready to replenish their energy reserves. Oftentimes it is during this period that the water starts to warm up which helps to increase their metabolism and energy levels. It is also a period where these fish are spent from the spawn and is responsible for the wide variability seen in fish behavior in those few weeks following the main portion of the spawn.

It is for those reasons that many fishermen feel that post spawn bass fishing to be very difficult.

In this article, we will take a look at several post spawn bass fishing tips and strategies that we like to employ in the during this period to catch more fish. [Read more…]

What is the Drop Shot Fishing Technique?

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