As always, my goal is to help you catch more fish! In this blog we’ll review three different ways to hook your bait when you’re drop shotting. A lot of people think drop shotting means just nose hooking a worm and that’s it. But listen, there are actually three different hook styles that totally change how your bait looks, how it moves, and where you can fish it. I’m going to walk you through all three—what hook to use, the kind of bait that goes best with each, and when to use each style. Let’s dive in! Nose Hooking: Maximum […]
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Top Baits for July Fishing
Today we’re talking about my top four bass baits for the month of July. Now, it doesn’t matter if you’re fishing on the West Coast, the East Coast, up North, or down South, July means one thing: it’s hot and it’s summertime. So, these baits are perfect for summertime bass fishing. If you watch my videos, you know my rule for summertime bass fishing: deeper, thicker, and current. We’re going to cover four baits today that are perfect for those scenarios and ideal for the hot month of July. Let’s dive in! First up, we’re starting in the North, where […]
Mastering the Dropshot
The dropshot is without a doubt one of the hottest finesse techniques. I don’t care whether you’re fishing in shallow, dirty water or deep, crystal-clear water, there’s a time when it can outproduce just about anything else. Why is it so good? Well, it presents the bait off the bottom and keeps it horizontal. There are not many other presentations that accomplish that. It’s a very natural representation of a baitfish. To use it to its maximum effectiveness, though, you need to choose the right leader length. It’s a critical part of making it work. You need to know when […]