​​BASS GEAR - TECHNIQUES
Rod Power: L=Light. ML=Medium Light. M=Medium. MH=Medium Heavy. H=Heavy.
Ex=Extra Heavy
Action: M=moderate. F=Fast. EF=Extra Fast
TECHNIQUES
POWER FISHING
JIGS
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Target structure, logs, rocks, docks, weed lines. Work the bottom using an appropriate size weight typically 1/16-1/2.
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Rods: MH-H 6'6-7'3 typical. Reels: baitcasting or spinning.
SPINNERBAITS
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Cast and retrieve vary retrieve speeds, work near/along structures, weed lines, dropoffs. Use to cover water
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​Rods: M-MH 6'6-7'3. Reel: Faster retrieve.
BUZZBAITS
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Cast and retrieve, Surface Lure, Shorelines, weed lines.
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Rods: Reels: Line: Tackle:
CRANKBAITS
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Cast and retrieve along shorelines, rocks, weeds, structures. Cover water
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​Rods: Reels: Line: Tackle:
SWIMBAITS
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Cast and retrieve, vary presentations with different shad styles, weedless, weighted, bladed swimbait
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Rods: Reels: Line: Tackle:
TOPWATER
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​Target structure, logs, rocks, docks, weed lines. Work the bottom using an appropriate size weight typically 1/16-1/2.
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Rods: Reels: Line: Tackle:
FINESSE FISHING
WACKY RIG
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Use a small number 1-3 bait hooks. Weedless versions. Hook a Senko style or stick style work through the middle or slightly off center. Cast into shallows or around structure let sink and slowly work with random occasional twitches.
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Rods: Reels: Line: Tackle:
DROP SHOT
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Use a small drop shot sinker generally 1/8-1/2 oz. Tie a #2 #3 drop shot hook 6-12" above the sinker. Hook plastic near the end. see Articles.
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Rods: 6'-7' ML-M. Reels: 2000-3000 spinning Line: Tackle:
TEXAS RIG
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Bullet weight of various sizes with an appropriate offset hook. Use your preferred plastic. Worms, crawfish, tubes, lizards. See articles
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Rods: 6'6-7'6 M-MH. Reels: Line: Tackle:
NED RIG
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Small mushroom-shaped jig heads with short stick baits or crawfish patterns.
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Rods: Reels: Line: Tackle:
RODS
CASTING RODS
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Power fishing, jigs, pitching into cover. Learn how to use both a casting and spinning rod for specific scenarios.
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​Power and action ratings will differ between brands.
SPINNING RODS
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Good for small lures, and finesse applications.
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Power and action ratings will differ between brands.
REELS
CASTING REELS
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Gear ratio is the number of revolutions the spool makes per 1 turn of the handle. smaller the number the slower the gear ratio and slower the retrieve
SPINNING REELS
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Spinning Reels-2000-3000 size
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Light frame designs help performance.
LINE - LEADER
BRAIDED LINE
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8-20 lb-Light Finesse applications. 20lb- General Purpose. 30-50lb- Flipping/Pitching/jigs
FLUOROCARBON
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6-10lb light finesse applications, Leader Material. 10-14lb- Crankbaits, Spinnerbaits, Leader material. 15-20lb- Leader Material
MONOFILAMENT
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6-10lb- Light Finesse appliations. 10-14lb- Crankbaits, Topwater.
HOOKS - WEIGHTS
BASS PLASTICS
BASS LURES
How To Articles