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Bassin' The Midwest: October 2012
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Monday, October 29, 2012. October Behemoth and the Bassin' the Midwest Prize Pack! It is creeping closer and closer to hard water season and the dropping temperatures are definitely putting the pressure on to get the last bass of the season. At the start of the challenge I had a total of 664 smallmouth and largemouth.now being October 29th, I have a grand total of 684. Only 20 bass in the last couple of weekends.so you know that this weather has definitely put a limitation on my catching. First cast, let...
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Bassin' The Midwest: Get 'em shallow while it's HOT! (Shallow Squarebills)
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Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Get 'em shallow while it's HOT! In the last few weeks I have found myself on a very HOT shallow squarebill bite. This style of fishing has become one of, if not my favorite techniques to take advantage of in the early spring months. Weeds are scarce, shallow shorelines are starting to warm up, and the bass are looking for food before they head to their spawning areas. What to have on hand to fish these lures effectively…. 7’ 0” MH Moderate to Moderate Fast action rod. Bass Pro ...
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Bassin' The Midwest: Bassin' at the Border (Falcon Lake April, 2013)
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Monday, April 29, 2013. Bassin' at the Border (Falcon Lake April, 2013). Some of you may know that my Dad and I have been planning a trip down to Falcon Lake in Texas for some time now.and I am sad to say that it came and went way too fast! If I could some up the trip in one word it would be IN-FREAKIN-CREDIBLE! The size and power of these giant Florida strain bass are just unbelievable. Three days we were out there with guide Jay Greishaw of www.highstakesbassin.com. Top 5 lost fish.estimated by Jay.
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Bassin' The Midwest: November 2012
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Monday, November 12, 2012. Open water season is officially over for me this year, but not without one last weekend of unseasonable fall weather. This was roughly the same time last year when I hung up the rods to prepare for hard water, so I was hoping for similar results. The weather settled in the low 60's which was warmer than I expected, and there was rain in the forecast for both Saturday and Sunday. On days like that I look for several key things. The last thing I look for is baitfish. Bass boiling...
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Bassin' The Midwest: March 2013
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Monday, March 18, 2013. How to set up and cast a new baitcaster. Fishing sales are in full swing up here.and I know a few of you probably have been toying with the idea of picking up a new reel for this season.maybe a baitcaster? Baitcasters simply put can be very intimidating to the weekend angler.they are hard to cast.they definitely aren't spinning reels.and the ultimate fear of the dreaded "birds nest".dum dum dummmm! If you are just starting out I would recommend practicing with a cheap monofilament...
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Bassin' The Midwest: Bassin' in the Weeds
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Tuesday, June 11, 2013. Bassin' in the Weeds. It’s finally starting to feel like summer around here! Topwater hollow belly frog. The lures above aren’t completely fool proof, but 9 times out of 10 you should be able to work the bait effectively without bringing in a 10 lb pile of weeds every cast. The areas you want to target with these lures are…. Open pockets within the weedline. Thinner patches of weeds in the weedline. Outer edges of the weedline. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Finish: 5 Fish (8...
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Bassin' The Midwest: Structure?...What Structure???
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Thursday, June 20, 2013. When approaching a new lake one of the key things that any angler should try to accomplish, besides the obvious of catching fish, is to get an understanding of the lay of the land. What type of cover does it have on the shoreline, where are the drop-offs at if there are any, where is the isolated underwater structure? My success on the water relies heavily on these features and helps me solve one part of the riddle as to where bass are hiding. Slow down and pay attention! Next ca...
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Bassin' The Midwest: December 2012
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Monday, December 3, 2012. The weather still seems to be sending us small windows of unseasonably warm Fall weather.so what else is there to do besides fishing in a t-shirt and jeans? For this entry I thought more about diving into my thought process on how I broke down the body of water I was fishing. Although as scary of a concept of being inside my head is, it made a lot of sense looking back on the day I had. Water Depth, Water Clarity, and Weather. What lures should I have tied on? Then it hit me....
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Bassin' The Midwest: May 2013
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Thursday, May 23, 2013. Crushing the Cold Front with the Crabby Crawdaddy! 93 degree days.rain, rain.some more rain.55 degrees for the high.what gives May? We have been seeing some nasty weather swings so far this year.but today, this brutal cold front was no match for the Crabby Crawdaddy! Now what the heck is a Crabby Crawdaddy? You want a certain flake you want in it that you don't see on off the shelf plastics.done! You want it to smell like it could scare away a vampire.done and done! With the recen...
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