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Largemouth Bass Mailbox – Nature $99.95 38” long and 15” highRealistically paintedMade from nearly indestructible polyethylene to withstand severe weatherGlass, taxidermy-style eyesHardware included Holds a standard 6-1/4” x 7-1/2” x 19” mailbox in its belly Impress friends, neighbors, fishing buddies – and your local mailman! Talk about a great conversation piece. A whopping 38” long and 15” high, this largemouth holds a standard 6-1/4” x 7-1/2” x 19” mailbox in its belly. It’s realistically painted, made from nearly indestructible polyethylene to withstand severe weather yet still sports glass, taxidermy-style eyes. Hardware included. Made in USA. 38” long and 15” highRealistically paintedMade from nearly indestructible polyethylene to withstand severe weatherGlass, taxidermy-style eyesHardware included Holds a standard 6-1/4” x 7-1/2” x 19” mailbox in its belly Impress friends, neighbo

Fish Wall Mount- 12 Largemouth Bass – Gift Home Decor $39.95 Realistic coloring and detail Life-sized Made of fiberglass Forget ”the one that got away” – this Fish Wall Mount looks so real, you’ll have people believing you landed it yourself! This life-sized fiberglass plaque is modeled after freshwater’s trophy fish – the largemouth bass. Realistic coloring and detail make this quality mount a nice addition to any fishing decor. Perfect for the fishing cabin or rustic home. Makes a great gift! Realistic coloring and detail Life-sized Made of fiberglass Forget ”the one that got away” – this Fish Wall Mount looks so real, you’ll have people believing you landed it yourself! This life-sized fiberglass plaque is modeled after freshwate

Fish Statue – 12 Largemouth Bass – Gift Home Decor $49.95 This life-sized statue is vividly colored and realistic Made of fiberglass Includes a driftwood-style mount With this quality Fish Statue you can forget ”the one that got away!” This life-sized fiberglass statue is modeled after the freshwater largemouth bass. It’s so realistic, you’ll have people believing you landed it yourself! Perfect for the fishing cabin or rustic home, this mount is a nice addition to any fishing dcor. Statue includes an eye-catching ”driftwood” mount. Makes a nice gift for the fisherman or outdoorsman! This life-sized statue is vividly colored and realistic Made of fiberglass Includes a driftwood-style mount With this quality Fish Statue you can forget ”the one that got away!” This life-sized fiberglass statue is modeled after the freshwater

In-Fisherman Critical Concepts 2 ”Largemouth Bass Location” Book – Video/book/mags/electrnic $12.95 Seasonal movement of bass Understanding bass habitat Effects of weather Using new technology to locate fish Bonus chapter on lunker bass Volume 2 of In-Fisherman’s Critical Concepts bass series 160 pages Achieve a new level of fishing success with Critical Concepts 2 ”Largemouth Bass Location”. This full color book uncovers the seasonal movements and activity patterns of bass, including full chapters devoted to each season. ”Largemouth Bass Location” zeros in on the ”special effects” that influence a largemouth’s location and unearths the tools you need to find the right spot. Anglers will discover how to use new technology to locate fish. A bonus chapter focuses on lunker bass and where you can find them. 160 pages. Soft cover. Manufacturer model : 104102. Seasonal movement of bass Understanding bass habitat Effects of weather Using new technology to locate fish Bonus chapter on lunker bass Volume 2 of In-Fisherman’s Critical Concepts bass series 160 pages Achieve a new level of fishing success

”The Big Book of Bass: Strategies for Catching Largemouth and Smallmouth” Book by Steve Hauge – Video/book/mags/electrnic $29.99 Ounce for ounce, no North American game fish offers more excitement for anglers than bass. Any angler who has landed a feisty, ferocious two-pounder after 30 minutes of play remains hooked for life. No wonder 19.5 million anglers regularly fish for bass in the U.S., Canada, and Central America. Bass fishing is now so popular that bass tournaments have become a leading spectator sport across the continent, with top bass fishermen rivaling NASCAR drivers in the loyalty of their followers. With this impressive collection of up-to-date information, novice as well as experienced anglers will learn everything they need to know to catch both largemouth and smallmouth bass. Readers will find in-depth coverage of bass biology and behavior, with clear, concise text and more than 1,000 step-by-step photos. Softcover. 400 pages. Sections include: Information on bass biology & habitat tips Complete presentation of equipment&8212;rods, reels, lines, boats Techniques for soft plastics, jigging, plugs, spinnerbaits Special conditions such as weather, water conditions, or night fishing Beyond the basics: a selection of tried-and-true techniques for the advanced bass fisherman ISBN-13: 978-1589234079. Ounce for ounce, no North American game fish offers more excitement for anglers than bass. Any angler who has landed a feisty, ferocious two-pounder after 30 minutes of play remains hooked for life. No wonder 19.5 million anglers regularly fish for b

Northland Fishing Tackle 32-Piece Slurpies Bass Jiggin’ Tube Kit – Cold Water Lures $14.99 Northland Fishing Tackle&8217;s 3-1/2” Slurpies Jiggin&8217; Tube is hand sculptured with a lifelike hollow-head tube body and tantalizing teaser tail specifically designed for jiggin&8217; up lethargic largemouth and smallmouth bass. These Slurpies Jiggin&8217; Tubes feature Holographic FishFlakes&153; and lifelike 3-D eyes that flash an iridescent gleam to lure fish from afar. Plus, these Slurpies are salted and spiced with SowSauce&153; formula that&8217;s guaranteed to turn sniffers and lookers into big-time biters. Features: 26 jiggin’ tubes – 3-1/2”6 jigheads6-compartment utility box Northland Fishing Tackleamp;8217;s 3-1/2” Slurpies Jigginamp;8217; Tube is hand sculptured with a lifelike hollow-head tube body and tantalizing teaser tail specifically designed for jigginamp;8217; up lethargic largemouth and smallmouth bass. Th

Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Video Library ”Woo Daves Fishing Collection” Video – 3 DVD Set – Video/book/mags/electrnic $14.95 Three-disc set covers everything from catchin’ largemouth on the worm, fishin&8217; for smallmouth, and catching bass of all kinds on the inland rivers presented by 2000 Bassmaster Classic champion Woo Dave. A must for anyone’s collection! Three disc set has a total runtime of 184 minutes. Three-disc set covers everything from catchin’ largemouth on the worm, fishinamp;8217; for smallmouth, and catching bass of all kinds on the inland rivers presented by 2000 Bassmaster Classic champion Woo Dave. A must for anyone’s collection! Three

In-Fisherman® Critical Concepts 3 Largemouth Bass Presentation Book - $12.95 Insider approaches to softbait riggingTips on picking rods, reels and lineDynamic lure tactics308 pagesCritical Concepts 3 “Largemouth Bass Presentation” is the perfect guide for anglers eager to try something new and different. This informative book goes far beyond the basics, revealing insider approaches to softbait rigging, flipping/pitching/casting, and picking rods, reels, and line. Several sections of Critical Concepts 3 focus on dynamic lure tactics to help you catch more lunkers, including both lures and livebait. Paperback, 308 pages.Manufacturer model : 104103. Insider approaches to softbait riggingTips on picking rods, reels and lineDynamic lure tactics308 pagesCritical Concepts 3 Largemouth Bass Presentation is the perfect guide for anglers eager to try something new and different. This informative book g

Tightlines Publication Waterproof Fishing Charts – How To Catch ”’EM” Chart – Freshwater #3 – Fishing Access/equip $3.99 This How to Catch ”EM” Chart offers detailed information about the best tactics to use and where to catch some of the most popular freshwater species. This easy-to-chart is laminated for longevity. Featured species: sunshine bass, spotted bass, spotted sunfish, warmouth, largemouth bass, dlier, eedear sunfish, black crappie, oscar, redbrested sunfish, bluegill, shad, suwannee bass, butterfly peacock bass, redeye bass, striped bass, brown head catfish, smallmouth bass, bowfin, redfin pickerel. This How to Catch ”EM” Chart offers detailed information about the best tactics to use and where to catch some of the most popular freshwater species. This easy-to-chart is laminated for longevity. Featured species: sunshine bass, spotted bass, spo

Fishing Hot Spots Saltwater Direction Charts for North Carolina – Cape Lookout (Bogue Sound to Drum Inlet) – Fishing Accessories $14.99 Experience the best saltwater charts available. From precise fishing locations with GPS coordinates to accurate depth contours and structure definition, these charts redefine the standard on the water. Each map contains the following information: GPS fishing locations, compass headings, structure definitions, depth and contour intervals, marina services, fishing tips and techniques, artificial reef coordinates, seasonality charts, quick reference fish ID chart. Charts are printed on waterproof, tear-resistant paper that allows you to make notes right on the chart. Size: 24″ x 36″ unfolded. Folds to a convenient 6″ x 9″ compact size.Long Bay (Sunset Beach to Cape Fear)In summer, flounder, false albacore, Spanish mackerel and cobia are available. Spotted seatrout and red drum are abundant in fall and king mackerel can be caught most of the year.Cape Fear (Cape Fear to Surf City Inshore)A broad selection of species are available by fishing the Offshore banks, inshore reefs, surf or one of the numerous inlets in this area.Onslow Bay (Surf City to Bogue Sound)Inshore fishing here is excellent, with numerous bays, inlets, channels and shoals, offering anglers a chance to hook up with popular gamefish.Cape Lookout (Bogue Sound to Drum Inlet)This area provides some great fishing, along with numerous visitor attractions. The shoreline in this area offers miles of excellent inshore fishing with many bays and sounds, as well as the nearby Atlantic Ocean.Raleigh Bay (Sea level to Hatteras)With many shoals, tributaries and sounds, great fishing is in abundance in this area.Pamlico and Neuse Rivers (Oriental to Belhaven)Referred to as North Carolina’s best kept recreational secrets, these fertile environments are home to countless species of wildlife and large numbers of both resident and migratory gamefish.Cape Hatteras (Ocracoke Inlet to Avon)Incredible offshore action. Inshore, find red drum, bluefish, cobia, striped bass, Spanish mackerel and king mackerel.Oregon Inlet (Salvo to Kill Devil Hills)Oregon Inlet and Manns Harbor are famous for wintertime runs of large striped bass. Many other other species inhabit the region by season.Albemarle Sound Central (Includes North, Pasquotank, Little, Alligator rivers)A unique blend of fresh and brackish water provides a great selection of fish. Striped bass never leave the area, while largemouth bass and crappie are found in nearly every creek and backwater.Kitty Hawk (Wanchese to Grandy)The waters of the Croatan, Roanoke, Currituck and Albemarle sounds meet north of Roanoke Island here and offer excellent fishing in the brackish waters. Striped bass top the list of available species. Flounder, red drum, weakfish and spotted seatrout are also found in these waters.Currituck Sound (Grandy to Back Bay, VA)These brackish waters feature outstanding fishing for striped bass, flounder, red drum, and spotted seatrout. The adjacent Atlantic Ocean offers seasonal opportunities for cobia, bluefish and striper. Experience the

Bass Pro Shops Uncle Buck’s Panfish Creatures – Crawfish Rigged – Watermelon NB Opaque Chartreuse – 1 – Softbaits $1.69 Puts the fish back in fishing Terrific panfish baits Lifelike crawfish imitations Includes two rigged and two plain crawfish baits The Uncle Buck’s Rigged Crawfish are made to put the fish back in fishing. Terrific panfish baits, these lifelike crawfish imitations are natural food for all panfish and other species including smallmouth and largemouth bass. Tie one of our deadly little creature craws on and start catching today! Each package includes two rigged and two plain crawfish baits. Puts the fish back in fishing Terrific panfish baits Lifelike crawfish imitations Includes two rigged and two plain crawfish baits The Uncle Buck’s Rigged Crawfish are made to put the fish back in fishing. Terrific panfish baits, these lifelike cr

Bass Pro Shops Uncle Buck’s Panfish Creatures – Crawfish with Spinner – Natural Craw – 1 – Softbaits $1.69 Puts the fish back in fishing Terrific panfish baits Spinner blade for added appeal Lifelike crawfish imitations Includes one spinner rigged and one plain crawfish The Uncle Buck’s Creature Crawfish with Spinner are made to put the fish back in fishing. Terrific panfish baits, these lifelike crawfish imitations are natural food for all panfish and other species including smallmouth and largemouth bass. The spinner blade adds a bit of flash and improves the overall appeal of these incredibly appetizing craws. Tie one of our deadly little creature craws on and start catching today! Each package includes one spinner rigged and one plain crawfish. Puts the fish back in fishing Terrific panfish baits Spinner blade for added appeal Lifelike crawfish imitations Includes one spinner rigged and one plain crawfish The Uncle Buck’s Creature Crawfish with Spinner are made to put the fish back in

White River Fly Shop Ultimate Largemouth Magnum Fly Storage Box – Line/term/acc/boats $26.99 The Ultimate Largemouth Box is designed for all your expensive bass flies&8212;like hairbugs and poppers&8212;to sit flush, keeping feathers perfectly splayed. Slotted foam accommodates mono or wire loop weedguards. Foam on one side protects large flies from being smashed. The Ultimate Largemouth Box is designed for all your expensive bass fliesamp;8212;like hairbugs and poppersamp;8212;to sit flush, keeping feathers perfectly splayed. Slotted foam accommodates mono or wire loop weedguards. Foam on one side protects

Bass Pro Shops Fishing Towel – Black – Fishing Access/equip $5.99 If you really plan to clean-up on your next fishing trip, then you will certainly want a Bass Pro Shops Fishing Towel. Great for cleaning hands, gear and tackle, our Fishing Towels are made from quality, durable materials and are equipped with a lockable grommet which allows you to conveniently attach it to your boat, tackle box or belt buckle. Each towel bears the Bass Pro Shops logo. Size: 11-1/2” x 17-3/4”. Imported. If you really plan to clean-up on your next fishing trip, then you will certainly want a Bass Pro Shops Fishing Towel. Great for cleaning hands, gear and tackle, our Fishing Towels are made from quality, durable materials and are equipped with a lock

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High Roller RipRoller – 4.25” – Green Back – Hardbaits $9.99 Loud, rowdy prop baits like the High Roller RipRollers are perfect for provoking sadistic surface strikes from big smallies, bruising largemouth and even ill tempered peacock bass. Ideal for fishing the edges of hydrilla lined shorelines and stump fields, RipRollers feature an aggressive propeller that creates the water-pushing, surface disturbing action that triggers trophy fish to strike. Made from solid wood and epoxy coated to withstand a lifetime of abuse, the RipRollers are complete with stainless steel hardware and VMC ”X” Strong round bend saltwater ready hooks. Loud, rowdy prop baits like the High Roller RipRollers are perfect for provoking sadistic surface strikes from big smallies, bruising largemouth and even ill tempered peacock bass. Ideal for fishing the edges of hydrilla lined shorelines and stump fi

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Fly Fishing Extreme Bass Series Shark Tooth – Fishing Access/equip $4.99 Keep your line organized for easy use and quick changes to your setup Wraps around spools 2-1/8” to4-1/4”Eliminates tape and rubber bandsNon-corrosive stainless steel bladeCuts braided line up to 65 lbs. with easeReusable; transfer your Shark Tooth to a new spoolKeep your line organized for easy use and quick changes to your setup. The one-of-a-kind Bass Series Shark Tooth wraps around spools 2-1/8” to 4-1/4”, eliminating tape and rubber bands, at the same time providing a safe cutting edge for up to 65 lb. braid. Spend less time untangling and looking for nippers, and more time fishing! Plus, the Bass Series Shark Tooth is reusable, and can be easily transferred to a new spool. Keep your line organized for easy use and quick changes to your setup Wraps around spools 2-1/8” to4-1/4”Eliminates tape and rubber bandsNon-corrosive stainless steel bladeCuts braided line up to 65 lbs. with easeReusable; transfer your Shark Too

Carrol Morris ”Fly Fishing for Bass & Panfish” with Skip and Carol Morris – Video DVD – Line/term/acc/boats $24.95 This informative DVD, ”Fly Fishing for Bass & Panfish” is hosted by Skip and Carol Morris and teaches you everything you need to know about fly fishing for bass and panfish. From the sheer basics of the sport to expert techniques, ”Fly Fishing for Bass & Panfish” covers it all. Features sections on gear, flies, lines, casting, techniques for taking fish on the surface and more. This informative DVD, ”Fly Fishing for Bass amp; Panfish” is hosted by Skip and Carol Morris and teaches you everything you need to know about fly fishing for bass and panfish. From the sheer basics of the sport to expert techniques, ”Fly Fishing

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Bass Neon Lamp – Gift Home Decor $49.99 Bright blue leaping largemouth bass Plugs into any standard outlet UL approved components Dimensions: 7.5″W x 15.35″H Add a little electric outdoor character to your game room with a bright blue leaping largemouth bass! Lamp is 7.5″W x 15.35″H and plugs into any standard outlet. UL approved components. Manufacturer model : BAS-NEON . Bright blue leaping largemouth bass Plugs into any standard outlet UL approved components Dimensions: 7.5″W x 15.35″H Add a little electric outdoor character to your game room with a bright blue leaping largemouth bass! Lamp is 7.5″W x 15.35″H an

Bass Pro Shops Neoprene Fishing Gloves – XL – Fishing Access/equip $12.99 Warm and waterproof Breathable 2mm thick neoprene plus 3mm rubber palms Adjustable wrist strap Keep your hands warm all winter long with these 100% waterproof fishing gloves. Constructed with cold weather anglers in mind, these breathable gloves are equipped with 2mm thick neoprene, 3mm of lightweight sharkskin rubber covering the palm, adjustable Velcro wrist strap and fold-back fingers which allow you to tie knots or bait hooks without removing your gloves. Color: Black/Blue. Imported. Warm and waterproof Breathable 2mm thick neoprene plus 3mm rubber palms Adjustable wrist strap Keep your hands warm all winter long with these 100% waterproof fishing gloves. Constructed with cold weather anglers in mind, these breathable gloves are

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Fishing Mug, Gone Bass Fishing Mug, Color Changing Mug $13.99 Look at these two mugs! The first mug shows what the mug looks like when it is cold. The second mug shows what the mug looks like when a hot beverage is poured into it! See how the design on the outside changes? Largemouth bass disappears to reveal a bass fisherman catching a lunker. Once the hot beverage is consumed (or after about five minutes) the mug will cool down and you can do it all over a…

Largemouth Bass 16oz Stainless Steel Coffee Mug by American Expedition Our insulated Stainless Steel Coffee Mugs offer a convenient handle for a more convenient coffee-drinking experience. The mug holds 16 ounces. Each attractive mug is packaged in a sturdy gift box along with a booklet of illustrations and information profiling each animal….

Ben Winkelman Presents Largemouth Solutions: Bass Tactics That Work Under the Toughest Conditions $0.94 …

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Complete Largemouth Fishing Guide: Deep Water Demons About “The Fishing Series” Hosted by Bo Davis Professional Bass Tournament Fisherman and guide, this series is considered to be one of the most comprehensive fishing guides availiable on video cassette. The expertise of Emmy Award winning producer John W. Potts III is evident in all five outstanding volumes. About “Deep Water Demons” “They’re in deeper water, usually larger and much more dificult…

River’s Edge Mailbox (Bass) $89.99 Rivers Edge Bass Mailbox, ready to catch and release your mail! SAVE BIG! An authentic fish look, with vivid colors, a real trophy! Sturdy and quality made, with UV protection to prevent fading. It’s a whopper of a gift for the angling enthusiast. Designed to fit on a standard 2 x 4″ or 4 x 4″ post. Inside the resin fish shell is a standard metal mailbox, USPS approved, with secure latch. Complete…

Fishing Night Light – Summertime Largemouth Bass $14.99 This is a wonderful fishing night light! The image is by talented artist Sam Timm. This light makes a very unique gift and perfect as a stocking stuffer, office gift, or grab bag gift. This is a very popular light and will look great in any room in your house! This photographic image is printed in the USA using high quality inks. **PLEASE NOTE** Unlike cheaper night lights, the light bulb on these…

Wallmonkeys Peel and Stick Wall Decals – Largemouth Bass – Removable Graphic WallMonkeys wall graphics are printed on the highest quality re-positionable, self-adhesive fabric paper. Each order is printed in-house and on-demand. WallMonkeys uses premium materials & state-of-the-art production technologies. Our white fabric material is superior to vinyl decals. You can literally see and feel the difference. Our wall graphics apply in minutes and won’t damage your paint or l…

Fly Fishing for Largemouth Bass DVD Volume 1 $7.95 Spend a day on the water with fly-fishing author, educator, and guide, Chris Hanson chasing largemouth bass with fly gear. In this 65-minute video, Chris teaches you everything you will need to be successful while chasing largemouth bass with a fly rod. Chris covers equipment selection, boat setup, casting techniques, and fly presentations. Chris fishes multiple types of cover and shows the viewer…

largemouth bass fishing in connecticut??

ok well im usually bass fishing by now in april, but the weather in connecticut has been very cool and it hasnt been warm at all, i know the lakes are unfrozen but i still think its to early. please dont answer and tell me i can catch fish now, cause i know i probaly could, but 1 bass in 6 hours wont be fun.. HAS ANYONE actually fished for largemouth in connecticut yet, or maybe new york, mass and has had sucess, what lures, tatics etc.. thanks..

I also live in the North and have had great days on the water so far. As a power fisherman I absolutely love to fish crankbaits. The reasons are simple. I can cover an immense amount of water, and I can elicit the reaction type of strike for inactive bass.

KNOW YOUR CRANKBAITS – each crank bait has it strengths and weaknesses. Wide wobble baits, tight wobble, wood baits, plastic baits, floater and suspenders. Get comfortable with a crankbait or a family of crankbaits. Learn what depth a particular bait will run on a mean line size. You can then use the general line conversion to add or take away depth. Example: Under the same casting distances a Norman Deep Little N on 12 lb. line will run approximately 10.5 feet. On 10 it will run 12, on 8 it will run 13.5, on 6 in the 15 range. On 14 it will run in the 9 range on 17 it will run about 7.5 feet and so on and so on. On an average expect about a foot and a half depth change with every line size change.

GENERAL RULES:
As a general rule use wide wobble crankbaits in warmer water(60 degrees and up) and use them for fishing around wood cover. Use tight wobble crankbaits in colder water (45 to 60 degree water temp) and use for fishing around weeds. Use cranks all year round.

Wide Wobble Baits (60 degrees and up):
Wooden – Bagleys diving B series, Poe’s hundred series
Plastic – Mann’s Plus Series, Fat Free Shads

Tight Wobble Baits (45 to 60 degrees):
Wooden – Rapala Shad Rap and Risto Rap, Cedar Shads
Plastic – Bomber A family, Rattle Traps, Norman N family

Colors
Just as in any other lure type I have two main concerns when choosing color. I’m thinking about primary forage then I’m thinking about water clarity. On the forage end I can lump together three basic color schemes.

Shad Imitating Baits – this includes all types of shad, herring, minnows, or shiners. Crankbait colors like pearl, white, silver, and chrome. (gel-flake colors)
Perch /Sunfish Imitating baits – this includes all types of Sunfish, Bluegill, Perch and Red Ear. Crankbait colors like chartreuse blue back, chartreuse black back, brown and chartreuse, firetiger(PERCH),
Crawfish Imitators – Crankbait colors that involve browns, oranges, khaki, blacks and blue in the mix.
THE DEFLECTION FACTOR – this is probably the most critical aspect of crankbait fishing. 90 percent of the strikes I receive from crankbait fishing occur when the bait bounces off something or changes direction.
Think about that statement. This is the key to crankbait fishing. You have to be hitting off of cover, ripping the bait from weeds, or causing the bait to change direction to get the bites. Simple as that. Knowing this you must first be prepared to lose some baits. Early on in my crankbait fishing, the fear of losing my 3 dollar plug was my biggest downfall.
Another key is casting at cover from many different angles. Use multiple angles when deflecting off cover. Eventually the crankbait will bounce off the cover in the right way to elicit a strike.
The ability for a crankbait to crash and bounce off of cover and to trigger that inactive, reaction type strike is uncanny. Even when the bait is running in open water or hitting clean bottom areas, I use techniques to cause that bait to change movement. Changing speeds is my biggest method. Also throwing a jerk or pause into the retrieve will have the same effect.

The Bow and Arrow Release – One of the biggest tips that helped improve my deflection success has actually been the retrieval of snagged lures. After a friend of mine drew Rick Clunn, he showed me a modification of a retrieval technique I already knew. This let me get out more snags which equated to more strikes as the bait freed itself and more time fishing. More of a popping rhythm to the bow and arrow technique.

PARALLELING GRASS – this is an awesome technique. It involves fishing grass lines(inside or outside grass lines). It helps you locate the sweet spots along long stretches of grass. The biggest bass and the biggest concentrations of bass, use the irregular spots in a grass line. This is typified by a some form of point or turn and is often a clump separated from the main body of grass.
Again think about cranking factors when fishing grass. A tighter wobble bait, with a pointier lip is better. Use line size to just barely tick the grass. I’ll often rig up identical crankbaits on three different rods with different line sizes to find the perfect combination.
Also key to this pattern is ripping the bait free when it gets hung in the grass. My normal procedure is to first bow to the bait when it is hung in grass. It will often back away and float free. If that doesn’t work, I will snap the rod tip to try and free the grass.

LIPLESS CRANKBAITS – in a category by itself. A true reaction bait. You’re looking for the same deflecting principles, although it’s less of a deflective bait. It’s absolutely perfect for the ripping technique in grass situations and is an awesome yo-yoing bait for cold water.
Grass – The rattle type baits work in the same grass paralleling technique talked about earlier. But they really shine as coverage bait for unidentifiable grass lines or grass flats. You can cover a tremendous amount of water. Using the ripping technique, you can free the bait anytime it hangs in grass.
Keep the same cranking traits in mind. Heavier line will allow you to keep the bait further up out of the grass. Choose colors according to the two golden rules: primary forage and water color. Use wider wobbling baits in warm and tighter in cold. You can usually determine the wobble of a rattle type bait by looking at the width of the nose of the bait. I always like to put a bigger belly hook on the bait when possible. The nose down retrieve protects the belly hook better.
Cold Water Tool – a really underutilized technique. It’s an awesome fish catcher under winter and early spring conditions, say water temperature between 40-50 degrees. Again it produces that reaction type of strike associated with sluggish cold water fish.
The yo-yo technique also imitates the action of a naturally dying shad or minnow. Yo-yoing is a lot like fishing a jig or slow roll spinnerbait. I’ll cast the bait out and let it fall to the bottom on a semi-slack line. Once in a while a bass will inhale it on the initial fall. After the bait hits the bottom I will pump or rip the bait back off the bottom. Again I will let it fall on a semi-slack line waiting for it to hit the bottom. I really experiment with pumping and ripping motions and speeds, until the right retrieve is found.
THE DELAY FACTOR – there are three parts to this hook setting principle. First, I use sweep-step type of hook set. By keeping your rod tip low and sweep-stepping up or to the side I am increasing my chances for a good hook set. I am also slightly delaying the set, waiting to actually feel the fish.
Second, I am using a glass rod. The glass rod is less sensitive and more forgiving than an all graphite rod. Again this lets the bass really get the plug before I pull to set the hook.
Third, I use a monofilament line. Mono by nature has a stretchy characteristic to it. This enables even a little more delay in response time. (deep water is an exception)

LINE SIZE IS KEY – the heavier the line the shallower the crankbait will run. The lighter the line the deeper the crankbait will run. Knowing this you can use line size to determine and fine tune the running depth of your baits. Lighter line like 8-10 pound test can help a bait achieve maximum depth. While using heavy line can keep your crankbait riding over heavy grass. (1 1/2 foot difference for each line size change)

HOOK SIZE AND STYLE- I generally like to bump up on hook size when I can. I also generally like to use a bigger belly hook. I use regular round bend hooks. I don’t like the super wide gap trebles.

SUSPEND STRIPS – I use these when I want to get a suspending type of lure. I use them in conjunction with bigger hook replacement. I probably do this more in the early spring and in the heat of the summer more than any other time.

PAINT MARKERS – I use these hobby pens to give a personal modification. I most often use a black marker to put on shad dots or a red marker to add some gills. I also use my paint markers to help identify my special crankbaits. Remember every crankbait is different, so mark those special performers.

TACKLE and EQUIPMENT:
As far as rods go I am a big believer on the limber theory. This for me goes with any treble hook type of bait. The slower action of the rod not only slows down your response time a little bit but helps you land far more fish.
My rods of choice are Team Daiwa SLT Cranking Rods in both a 6’6″ and 7′ model. The 7′ for long cast situations and the 6’6″ for up close target casting. Both of these rods incorporate glass into the blank giving it that slow whippy feeling.
As for reels I’m looking for something with three characteristics. First I want a reel with a large capacity spool for long cast. Second, I’m looking for a reel with a medium, not a slow retrieve. I like to have the option to reel super slow or fast. Third, I want a superior anti-reverse system. The reels I choose are the Team Daiwa Millionaire with a 5.1 to 1 ratio for long cast situations and the TDS (5.1 to 1) for up close target casting.
Line – I use green line for all my cranking. I use original Stren for 90 percent of my crankbait applications. Remember, I purposely want to increase my delay time. Mono helps me do that. In deeper water situations, I will use less stretchy Stren Sensor or Flora Carbon. I use line sizes ranging from 8 to 20 pound test. I probably use 12 pound the most.
Crankbait retrievers – definitely a tool to have! I use both the hound dog type and the pole retrievers.