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𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙅𝙪𝙞𝙘𝙚 is an in-depth breakdown at some of the newest baits and fishing products added to Karl’s Bait & Tackle. In this episode, Jim Ansell from Reel Deal Outdoors breaks down a lipless crankbait, game-changing jig, topwater frog, and an advanced fishing tracker. Here is a closer look at the products featured in this episode of 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙅𝙪𝙞𝙘𝙚 Karl’s Amazing Thwacker Karl’s …
In this episode of 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙅𝙪𝙞𝙘𝙚 Jim Ansell is breaking down some of the best baits you can throw during the prespawn to trigger strikes from big bass. Reaction baits and big jigs are king in the prespawn, so we’ve put together a group of some of our favorites from Karl’s Bait & Tackle for this video. Jim goes over …
The standard bass jig has always been a staple bottom-bouncing lure for decades, but the lure became more versatile when savvy anglers started swimming it for suspended bass. The History Behind The Bait Back in the 1980’s, anglers in Alabama, Wisconsin, Arkansas and some other states started swimming a jig around aquatic vegetation to catch bass, I started swimming a …
The bass pros love tinkering with their lures and a jig is one of their favorites to modify. Heeding the advice of the pro anglers, lure manufacturers have designed jigs that you can take right out of the package and catch bass. However, some pros still prefer tinkering with their jigs to improve the lure’s design and hook-setting potential. All …
Jon B Does It Again Jon B is one of the most watched YouTube anglers on the internet. Known for legendary antics, a slick camera presence, and a keen ear for finding DOPE BEATS. Jon also happens to be an absolute bass hammer when you put a jig in his hand. Recently, Jon set out for an afternoon of fishing …
Arguably every fisherman’s favorite time of the year to fish is spring. Cabin fever is finally alleviated, the sun shines brighter and warmer, and the bass bite like crazy. Sometimes it seems that no matter what b/ait you decide to throw the bass will gobble it up without question. While this may be true at times, there are undoubtedly certain …
Perhaps one of the most notorious big fish baits in the sport of bass fishing is the football jig. This versatile lure catches both numbers of fish as well as giants. It works for largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass alike and has proven itself in finesse situations in addition to feeding frenzies. The football jig remains a favorite among professional …
Of all the types of jigs on the market, two of the most popular in recent years are the swim jig, and the football jig. Despite being lumped into the same category though (jigs), they couldn’t be more different in their applications. Here’s a breakdown of when/where/how to rig and fish a swim jig, and a football jig. “Swimming” Types …
Fishing can get tough in those winter months. But, if you are lucky enough to live in a place where your lakes don’t freeze over, here’s 7 lures that will help you with some awesome winter fishing. 1. Jerkbait A suspending or slow sinking jerkbait can work really well when the water temperatures drop and winter fishing season kicks in. …
In early fall, the bass in most reservoirs gang up on offshore structure like points, humps, and ledges. One of the most efficient ways to locate and catch these offshore bass is with a football jig. Football jigs do a great job of imitating bottom feeding forage species like crawfish, darters, and sculpin. As effective as they are at catching …
Find a shallow brush pile and drop an anchor. Cast out a minnow with a bobber and start hauling in spring crappie. Springtime crappie fishing used to be that easy, but heavy fishing pressure has caused many anglers to change tactics. Prime spawning spots get worked over daily. If you’re the first angler to dunk minnows at one of these spots, …
During those halcyon days of bass fishing in the 1960s, bucktail jigs and a pork split tail eel was the deadliest combo for bass. Although feather and hair have been replaced by silicone or living rubber skirts for flipping, casting and finesse jig tactics, jigs adorned with animal hair or feathers still shine in certain situations, especially during winter on …
