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Deep thoughts on soft stickbaits

In this article read about the ultimate shallow water finesse bait , soft stickbaits that catch bass when other lures won't. Bass just can't seem to resist them.

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Lures that attract and trigger

Ever wonder why a bass will sometimes rush up to a lure, and then suddenly turn away? Or why some lures seem to catch mostly small bass, while others have a reputation for catching lunkers?

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Night fishing for smallmouth

Listen to Jim Duckworth, one of Tennessee's most recognized fishing guides, discuss how nighttime can be the ultimate for catching smallmouth bass

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A pitch for the pads

In this article, read how lily pads provide bass with everything they need and how they are worth looking into.

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Slider fishing revisited

Charlie Brewer created a simple bait and called it a slider, and the rest is the Slider Lure Company history.

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Bass in the pits

A lot of strip pits are untouched, and the water is what really makes them special. They just seem to breed large fish.

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A look at pay lakes

Imagine a lake where you can catch 40 to 50 bass a day, with a good chance of tangling with a bragging-sized fish and not see another boat the entire day.

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The bumble bug

For years, my favorite stream bait for smallmouth bass has been Rebel's Crawfish crankbait, especially the Teeny model. It works primarily as a shallow-running crankbait, but also can be twitched on top around downed logs and rocks.

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