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Oklahoma pro Jason Christie returned to the Bassmaster Elite Series after a two-year break and quickly re-established himself with a victory at the Sabine River. That win marked Christie’s sixth Bassmaster win.
Oklahoma pro Jason Christie returned to the Bassmaster Elite Series after a two-year break and quickly re-established himself with a victory at the Sabine River. That win marked Christie’s sixth Bassmaster win.
Christie’s lifetime of spinnerbait research and development fueled an aggressive undertaking with BOOYAH Baits in which he helped design a broad range of spinnerbait colors and blade combinations via the Covert line. Here are five attributes most liked by the spinnerbait guru.
Christie’s lifetime of spinnerbait research and development fueled an aggressive undertaking with BOOYAH Baits in which he helped design a broad range of spinnerbait colors and blade combinations via the Covert line. Here are five attributes most liked by the spinnerbait guru.
Christie considers a spinnerbait the ultimate shallow water tool, as he can cover a lot of water quickly to find active fish. He demonstrated this truth during his Bassmaster Elite Series at Sabine River win by relying heavily on a BOOYAH Covert spinnerbait.
Christie considers a spinnerbait the ultimate shallow water tool, as he can cover a lot of water quickly to find active fish. He demonstrated this truth during his Bassmaster Elite Series at Sabine River win by relying heavily on a BOOYAH Covert spinnerbait.
Christie carries a tray with multiple replacement blades. By interchanging sizes, shapes and colors, he’s able to match his bait to different depths and water clarities.
Christie carries a tray with multiple replacement blades. By interchanging sizes, shapes and colors, he’s able to match his bait to different depths and water clarities.
<b>Weight selection.</b> When cooler or stained water requires maximum vibration, three of Christie’s top spring spinnerbait choices may look similar, but their weight and blade size allow him maximum versatility. A 1/2- to 1-ounce bait with a size 4 1/2 to 6 Colorado blade covers the range of scenarios in which he’d throw a spinnerbait.
Weight selection. When cooler or stained water requires maximum vibration, three of Christie’s top spring spinnerbait choices may look similar, but their weight and blade size allow him maximum versatility. A 1/2- to 1-ounce bait with a size 4 1/2 to 6 Colorado blade covers the range of scenarios in which he’d throw a spinnerbait.
<b>Favorite setup.</b> A 1/2-ounce chartreuse/white/blue BOOYAH Covert spinnerbait with tandem nickel and gold Colorado blades was Christie’s primary bait during his Sabine River win. The double Colorado blade arrangement tends to excel during the postspawn and in cleaner water.
Favorite setup. A 1/2-ounce chartreuse/white/blue BOOYAH Covert spinnerbait with tandem nickel and gold Colorado blades was Christie’s primary bait during his Sabine River win. The double Colorado blade arrangement tends to excel during the postspawn and in cleaner water.
When he’s facing dirty water during the postspawn, Christie likes a double Colorado blade setup with a red kicker blade leading the charge. Historically, red has proven most effective at triggering bites in lower clarity.
When he’s facing dirty water during the postspawn, Christie likes a double Colorado blade setup with a red kicker blade leading the charge. Historically, red has proven most effective at triggering bites in lower clarity.
<b>Favorite skirt.</b> The chartreuse/white/blue skirt color is Christie’s favorite all-around color pattern throughout the year. This look stands out in a range of water clarities and temperatures.
Favorite skirt. The chartreuse/white/blue skirt color is Christie’s favorite all-around color pattern throughout the year. This look stands out in a range of water clarities and temperatures.
Ensuring himself a full range of options, Christie carries a full tray of spinnerbait skirts. Replacements or wholesale color changes, he’s always ready to make sure his bait is dressed for success.
Ensuring himself a full range of options, Christie carries a full tray of spinnerbait skirts. Replacements or wholesale color changes, he’s always ready to make sure his bait is dressed for success.
<b>Trailer selection.</b> When selecting his trailer options, Christie considers how much buoyancy he wants. The beefier YUM Pulse (top) helps keep a bait higher in the water column at slower speeds, while the YUM Swimmin’ Dinger (bottom) allows the bait to reach deeper offering an enticing motion.
Trailer selection. When selecting his trailer options, Christie considers how much buoyancy he wants. The beefier YUM Pulse (top) helps keep a bait higher in the water column at slower speeds, while the YUM Swimmin’ Dinger (bottom) allows the bait to reach deeper offering an enticing motion.
<b>Falcon Rods.</b> Christie throws his spinnerbaits on a 6-10 MH Falcon Cara Head Turner rod with a Lew’s Hyper Mag reel carrying 22-pound Sunline Shooter fluorocarbon.
Falcon Rods. Christie throws his spinnerbaits on a 6-10 MH Falcon Cara Head Turner rod with a Lew’s Hyper Mag reel carrying 22-pound Sunline Shooter fluorocarbon.
A highly technical spinnerbait angler, Christie is constantly adjusting and tweaking his spinnerbaits. The results speak volumes about the wisdom of taking a hands-on approach to your baits.
A highly technical spinnerbait angler, Christie is constantly adjusting and tweaking his spinnerbaits. The results speak volumes about the wisdom of taking a hands-on approach to your baits.

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