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Weekend Series Championship
DeBord catches eight keepers as he shatters predictions of a tough tournament. The rainy conditions in northern Alabama were ideal for fishing.
A perfect day fishing
Dr. Todd E.A. Larson tells the story of how one of the worst fishing trips he have ever had ended with the perfect fishing day. He talks about how he wanted to keep the memory of that day forever as he and his father basked in the brilliance of an August Wisconsin day.
Tasty crappie recipes
Because I live in the mid-South, most often when I catch fish for the table, they're crappie. With that in mind, here are a couple of quick recipes for these great tasting fish.
Matt Reed: Go light to fish deep
Elite Series pro Matt Reed outlines scednarios where light bait is effective in the deep waters. Using a light bait can make all the difference in your day.
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Matt Reed: Picking the right gear
To be consistent, Elite Series pro Matt Reed advocates using the same gear ratio for nearly every application. There are times however, when he will switch during the spring when flipping heavy cover or for cold weather winter fishing.
Matt Reed: Shellbed Fishing
Elite Series pro Matt Reed points out that if he has a chance he will always fish a shellbed because the potential payout is definitely worth the effort. He describes how they tend to concentrate the fish, so you can make the same cast again and again and keep getting bit.
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Matt Sphar: Dragging a tube
Elite Series pro and New York native Matt Sphar has some tips when it comes to using the tube jig in northern waters of the United States. He mentions how bottom contact is critical for success.
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Marty Robinson: Weighted hooks
Elite Series pro Marty Robinson explains that weighted-bait hook techniques have been around for a while. He talks about how using them allows him to fish faster and cover more ground when the fish are aggressive.
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Matt Sphar: Drift sock action
When I'm using a drift sock, I'm fishing deep water explains Matt Sphar. He explains that a constant speed is critical to success.
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Marty Stone: Open water cranking
Elite Series pro Marty Stone points out that there are times when fishing a crankbait in open water can be really productive. In clear water, a fast retrieve also has the capability to draw bass from great distances and your chances of hooking up are better says Stone.
