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Balancing different rod lengths

The cornerstone for accuracy and minimal backlashes with baitcasting tackle is a balanced outfit that matches the lure you’re casting. Given today’s myriad bass baits and techniques, this balancing act...

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Simplified techniques to catch more bass

Mark Menendez of Paducah, Ky., returned to the Elite Series in 2015 from a two-year hiatus after his beloved wife, Donna, lost her battle with cancer. He made the money...

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Different applications for soft stickbaits

Fred Roumbanis may reside in Oklahoma, but he remains the consummate Western pro. He was front and center when the influential waves of Japanese bait designs and presentations followed the...

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The rise of the magnum flutter spoon

The crash of a large skipjack herring leaping clear of a 5-pound largemouth caught the angler’s attention, and the wheels began to turn. It was the summer of 2013; Ben...

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Pro dropshotting tips

Count Brett Hite among the original power trio who pushed the drop shot to national prominence. Hite, along with fellow Western pros Aaron Martens and Kota Kiriyama, embraced the new...

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Fishing in a crowd

Pro fishing is a changed sport. A decade or so ago, pros could generally get an area to themselves. There’d be overlap, of course, and some on-the-water antics once in...

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Fishing a chatterbait deep

When B.A.S.S. members think about throwing a bladed jig, such as a Z-Man ChatterBait, they’re probably thinking about shallow water, weeds and cover. Fred Roumbanis is a bit different. He’s...

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Kicker strategies

Back in the days of the Bassmaster Invitationals, if you sacked a state limit every day during the qualifying tournaments, you were practically assured a Bassmaster Classic berth. This is...

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Pointers for fishing points

Points are key structures that attract and hold bass. Many points are extensions of the shoreline that project out into the lake, but weeds, rocks, submerged timber and other forms...

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Pro ledge fishing tactics

Ledges are open water reservoir structures targeted by Bassmaster Elite Series pros, particularly during summer tournaments. These offshore structures often hold large numbers of lunker bass that can be caught...