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What happens when your entire tournament plan falls apart? In this video, I take you behind the scenes of a real bass fishing tournament where I ended up finishing 3rd — but not by sticking to the script. From throwing a chatterbait and big fluke to working deep water ledges, nothing was getting it done… until I switched gears and started fishing a wacky Neko Rig worm and flipping shallow with an old-school soft plastic creature bait I’ve used in past top finishes, including a 2nd place in a BFL. This last-minute adjustment turned the day around — and exposed one of the real cheat codes in tournament bass fishing that the pros quietly lean on. Whether you’re fishing summer tournaments, pressured lakes, or just want to know what really works when it counts, this breakdown is for you.

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In this video, I review the Daiwa Regal Spinning Reel—an awesome budget-friendly option for bass fishing and even light tournament setups—but I made one critical mistake: I spooled it with the WRONG line! 😩 Whether you’re fishing finesse techniques like the Ned rig, drop shot, or wacky rig, choosing the right line is everything, and I learned that the hard way. If you’re looking for the best spinning reel under $100, the Daiwa Regal definitely delivers smooth performance and killer value—but only if you pair it with the right line setup! Learn from my fail and get the most out of your gear for your next tournament fishing trip or weekend on the water. 🎣🔥 #BassFishing #bassmasterclassic #DaiwaRegal #FinesseFishing #TournamentFish

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There is only one lure you need to catch bass in spring and honestly the way it triggers fish it’s like cheating!!! The Ned Rig is one of the best fishing lures for a couple reasons – it catches small fish and giant bass but also any angler can fish it from a beginner to an expert angler. It’s a finesse style technique that catches all species of bass and especially in late spring fishing a Ned Rig is just like cheating because the fish can’t resist it! I rig my ned rig jig with a small soft plastic worm stickbait that I cut down – a Gambler Ace and it’s tough to beat a color like green pumpkin. Since the water was not super clear and we were fishing for smallmouth and largemouth bass I used some chartreuse dip on the tail as well.

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