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Hey guys, 1Rod here, welcome to Karl’s Bait & Tackle. With so much great gear at your fingertips, I thought it would be helpful to show you some of my favorites. Check back each season as my favorite baits change based on the conditions! Here are my top 3 baits and techniques for fishing in cool water
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My Top 3 Baits
Rattlebot
BioSpawn
My Favorite Colors
Red Color Patterns
Where to Fish
Thow in shallow water around rocks, docks, submerged wood, and grass lines.
When to Fish
Spring through Fall.
How to Fish
When fish move up to the shallows in spring and fall, fish the RattleBot with a steady retrieve, just off the bottom. When fish are around aquatic vegetation, rip the RattleBot through grass beds to trigger reaction strikes.
Gear Recommendations
LINE: Fluorocarbon 10-15lb
ROD: 6’8’’-7’-3" Medium to medium-heavy power casting rod or spinning with moderate action
REEL: Casting 6.1:1-7.3:1 Gear Ratio or 2500-3000 Sized Spinning Reel
Jr. Scout
Googan Squad
My Favorite Colors
Shad Patterns
Where to Fish
Creeks, rivers, ponds, and lakes in cool and clean water. This bait dives about 3-5 feet and suspends.
When to Fish
Spring and Fall.
How to Fish
The best way to fish the Jr. Scout is to mimic the action of a rolling or dying baitfish. A steady, slow retrieve with short pops should do the trick. !
Gear Recommendations
LINE: Fluorocarbon 10-12lb
ROD: 7’-7’26’ Spinning with moderate action
REEL: 2500-3000 Sized Spinning Reel
Yoto Worm
10,000 Fish
My Favorite Colors
Black and Blue Flake
Where to Fish
You can use this across multiple situations and setups. Throw in shallow water on lighter tackle or use this as a trailer on spinnerbaits or bladed jigs.
When to Fish
Spring through Fall.
How to Fish
The Yoto Worm’s tickling tail end will help entice bites when rigged on multiple setups. Rig the Yoto Worm vertically when fishing a spinnerbait or bladed jig. Rig the Yoto Worm horizontally when fishing a Texas Rig, Shaky Head, or Drop Shot. My favorite way to rig is to go with a 3/16 oz shakey head and bounce around the ambush points in shallow water. .
Gear Recommendations
LINE: Fluorocarbon 10-12lb
ROD: 7’ Spinning with moderate action
REEL: 7’ 2500-3000 Sized Spinning Reel
TERMINAL: 7’ 3/16 oz Shakey Head
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My Favorite
Techniques
Jerkbaits
The jerkbait is one of my favorite lures to throw because it allows me to fish one bait in so many different ways. In the winter and early spring, I can slowly twitch my rod, creating a natural and subtle look that helps trigger sluggish bass into biting.
In the warmer months, I can rip my jerkbait, causing it to slash and dive through the water, creating commotion and calling in fish. This technique crushes smallmouth in the summer.
Lipless Cranks
Lipless crankbaits have always been one of those baits that I can lean on when fishing a new lake or river. The versatile action and loud rattles help me cover water with a lure that emits a ton of noise. I like to throw lipless crankbaits around main lake points, channels, and weedlines.
Finesse Jigs
Finesse jigs help me pick up fish in the pressured waters near me. Think about it like this, if everyone else is throwing a standard jig, downsizing to a finesse jig may help you pick up a bite from a bass who has seen bigger jigs all day.