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Looking for the next-level jig setup that’s quietly winning summer tournaments? This custom football jig technique is a serious game changer for tournament anglers. In this video, I break down how to build a better jig — from skirt to head design — and pair it with the right summer jig trailer to get more bites. Plus, I show off a sneaky wacky-style jig twist that most anglers overlook but flat-out catches bass in high pressured water. Whether you’re dragging structure, fishing brush piles, or skipping deep docks, this modified jig setup brings a fresh look that pressured summer bass can’t resist. Build your own jig and catch more bass!

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If you’re serious about bass fishing, fishing tournaments, or just want to visit one of the best lakes in the country – this is the tackle shop you need to see. In this video, we take you inside Guntersville Tackle & Outdoors at Goosepond, one of the most loaded and pro-driven shops on Lake Guntersville. From hard-to-find JDM baits, tournament-ready gear, and soft plastics the pros are actually using, to walls stacked with ChatterBaits, crankbaits, and flipping baits, this place has everything a tournament angler could dream of and a boat ramp! So if you’re in to frog fishing, flipping, or just want to gear up for your next tournament this bait shop is worth a visit! #BassFishing #LakeGuntersville #tackleshop #FishingTackle #Tournament #lake #Bassmaster #FishingGear #FishingTips #FishingLife #fishinglures

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This might just be the only worm you’ll ever need to catch bass — seriously. In this video, I break down one of the most fish catching lures in bass fishing that still dominates tournaments – the stickbait or Senko – and modify it for flipping and pitching docks, heavy cover, and vegetation for summer bass. I can’t believe I’ve never tried this sneaky rig before because it’s so easy! If you’re looking for that one worm to simplify your setup and catch fish year-round — this is it.

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The secret’s out on the scrounger jig — and it’s making serious waves in summer bass tournaments! Jacob Wheeler’s been using it, Dustin Connell won on it! In this video, we break down why pro anglers on the Bassmaster and Major League Fishing circuits are quietly using this soft-bill jig to consistently finish in the top 10. You’ll see exactly how to fish the scrounger jig for big bass in hot summer conditions, what trailers work best, and the subtle tricks that give it a lifelike swimming action no crankbait or swimbait can match. If you’re looking to upgrade your summer bass fishing game or discover a tournament-proven finesse power tactic, this one’s a must-watch.

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This swimbait trick could change the way you fish for bass. In this video, I reveal a deadly secret that no one’s talking about — modifying soft plastic swimbaits like Keitech-style paddletails and fluke style baits with small blades to add extra flash and live-action movement. This simple tweak makes your swimbait look more natural, triggers more strikes by adding flash, and helps you stand out when bass are pressured. I’ll walk you through exactly how to rig it, the components you need, and the best swimbaits for modification to dominate your next bass fishing tournament. Whether you’re fishing clear water, grass edges, or deep structure, this swimbait modification will give you a little tournament edge. #SwimbaitFishing #BassFishing #FishingHack #SwimbaitRig #FishingTips #Tournament #BassFishingTips #hack

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Is the Berkley Nessie really the best new soft glide bait for bass fishing — or is the original better? In this video, we dive into the story behind the Grow Design Flag swimbait, the Japanese bait that inspired the Berkley Nessie, and put them both to the test in an underwater swimbait showdown. You’ll see how each bait swims, how they react to different retrieves, and which one triggers more strikes. Whether you’re fishing soft glide baits for big bass, looking for swimbait tips, or just want the truth about the Nessie, this side-by-side test reveals what the fishing industry doesn’t want you to know. #BassFishing #SwimbaitFishing #BerkleyNessie #GrowDesignFlag #FishingLures #SwimbaitTest #UnderwaterFishing #BigBassBaits #SoftGlideBait #bassfishingtipsandtechniques

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1This Crankbait Tip Will CHANGE How You Fish Forever! Most anglers are missing out on a bite that still crushes fish. In this video, I break down the biggest crankbait mistake I see—and what I wish someone told me years ago. Everyone’s throwing the latest plastic baits from Berkley, Strike King, and 6th Sense… but few realize how powerful a balsa crankbait like the PH Custom Lures Ledge 16 really is. I’ll show you what makes balsa so deadly—its action, deflection, and fish-triggering buoyancy—and how to choose the right crankbait to get more bites this summer. Don’t sleep on this old-school bait. It might outfish everything in your box. #CrankbaitFishing #BalsaCrankbait #DeepCranking, #CrankbaitTips #FishingTips #tournament

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This worm rig might be more deadly than a Texas Rig — and most anglers aren’t using it right. In this video, I break down a powerful and underrated worm fishing setup known as the wobble head jig (aka swing head). It’s like a Texas rig, Tokyo rig, and jighead all in one — and it’s been flying under the radar in tournament fishing. I’ll show you how to rig it with a soft plastic worm, how to fix the flaw in most swing head designs, and how to customize your own for better hook-up ratios and performance in cover. If you’re looking for the best way to fish a worm in 2025, this might just replace your Texas Rig.

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What PRO Anglers Don’t tell you about the Reality of TOURNAMENT Fishing
What’s the real story behind tournament bass fishing in 2025? In this eye-opening interview, I sit down with Major League Fishing pro @jacobwallfishing on Lake Guntersville to talk about the side of pro fishing most people never see. We cover the real cost of competing, the struggles with sponsorship, and how tournament anglers are adapting to survive in a changing fishing industry. If you’ve ever wondered what it truly takes to fish full-time or considered chasing the dream of becoming a pro angler, this video is a must-watch. This is the truth about professional bass fishing — unfiltered, raw, and real. #TournamentFishing #BassFishing #MLF #LakeGuntersville #bassfishingtips #BassTournaments #FishingLife #majorleaguefishing

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