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Sometimes the smallest adjustments catch the most bass. In this video, I put the Megabass Karashi—a tiny Japanese twitch bait—to the test in brutal late-summer and early fall conditions and caught 25 fish in just 2 hours. This bait might look small, but its unique walk, glide, and hover action or I-motion is unlike anything else and triggers pressured bass when nothing else works.

I’ll walk you through how to fish it, the rod and reel setup you need, and why this “tiny trick” is catching tournament anglers off guard. Whether you’re bank fishing, chasing schooling bass, or targeting tough late-summer fish, this could be the sleeper bait you need in your box.

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There’s a deadly fluke-style bait technique quietly dominating tournaments—and it helped me win my first bass tournament on Lake Guntersville. In this video, I break down how pros are using oversized soft plastic jerkbaits like the Zoom Super Fluke, Sakamata Shad, and the Crush City Mooch Minnow with a unique late-summer retrieve that puts pressured bass in the boat. Whether you’re covering water or targeting isolated fish around grass and offshore cover, this fluke trick is a must-know for any angler heading into the dog days of summer. I’ll show you the exact rod and reel setup, hook choice, and subtle retrieve changes that can make all the difference. If you’re serious about catching more bass right now—this is the video to watch. #bassfishing #fishingtips #tournament #winter

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If you’re fishing Mini Chatterbaits and not doing THIS — you’re leaving bites on the table. In this video, I break down a sneaky jig trick I wish I knew sooner about fishing Mini Chatterbaits like the Z-Man Mini Max and the JDM Jackall Break Blade. I show you exactly how to rig and retrieve them for summer bass fishing and why tournament anglers are quietly leaning into these small bladed jigs with these unique retrieves. Whether you’re fishing grass or swimming over deep brush, this mini chatterbait tip will change how you fish finesse chatterbaits forever.

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This isn’t your typical drop shot rig. In this video, we break down the tournament-winning worm setup that’s making waves — a shallow water drop shot that’s totally different from the traditional deep water finesse technique. I’ll show you exactly how to rig it, the key modifications that make it work around grass, shallow cover, and pressured fish, and the best worms to throw for maximum bites. Plus, we’ll dive into the tournament where this trick was highlighted and why this customized drop shot is quickly becoming a must-know setup for serious bass anglers in the early summer bite. #DropShot #BassFishing #Tournament #FishingTips #WormFishing #FinesseFishing #ShallowWaterFishing #BassFishingRigs #FishingHack #Finesse #BassFishingSetup

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This sneaky swimbait rigging trick is borderline UNFAIR. In this video, I show you how to rig a soft plastic swimbait to make it swim with ultra-natural, lifelike action — even in the most pressured bass fishing conditions. You’ll get an underwater look at how it moves, learn exactly how to fish it, and see why this swimbait setup flat-out catches fish when nothing else works. If you’re tired of followers and short strikes, this advanced swimbait technique might be your new secret weapon. Perfect for clear water, finesse swimbait fishing, and getting bites from big, pressured bass that have seen everything! Today we tested this swimbait rig on Smith Lake sight of the upcoming Major League Fishing Invitational tournament! #SwimbaitFishing #BassFishingTips #FishingHack #PressuredBass #BigBassTrick #SoftSwimbait #fishingsecrets #tournamentfishing

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Which ChatterBait catches more bass? In this video, we put the Z-Man Elite EVO Mini ChatterBait head-to-head with the original ChatterBait Mini Max to see which one truly performs better on the water. From bait profile and blade vibration to skirt and performance, we break down everything you need to know to pick the best Mini ChatterBait for bass fishing. Whether you’re fishing stained water, targeting pressured fish, or prepping for spring tournaments, this video will help you decide which bladed jig belongs in your box. ChatterBait fishing tips, real on-the-water action, and a full breakdown from a tournament angler’s perspective — don’t miss it!

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I called it a gimmick, but this unique shrimp rig just proved me wrong in a big way! This week before the Bassmaster Classic tournament, we take an outside-the-box approach to catching giant bass on highly pressured lakes, using new Japanese rigs, JDM baits, and even saltwater fishing lures to trigger bites that traditional setups can’t. If you’re struggling to get bit when everyone else is throwing the same thing, this game-changing technique might be the secret to unlocking your next PB bass! Watch as I break down the setup, the lures, and the best way to fish them for big bass in tough conditions. 🔥 #BassFishing #JDMFishing #fishinghacks

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In this video, we’re testing out some incredible Japanese soft plastic jerkbaits, also known as flukes, on the renowned Lake Guntersville. Flukes are one of the most versatile and classic styles of soft plastic lures for bass fishing. Their design mimics a wide range of baitfish, making them irresistible to bass. Whether you’re fishing them Texas rigged, on a hover hook, or using a Carolina rig, flukes deliver outstanding results bank fishing or from the boat.

Join us as we explore how these Japanese flukes are catching giant bass on Lake Guntersville. We’ll break down the techniques, setups, and rigging options that make these lures so effective. If you’re looking to up your bass fishing game, you won’t want to miss this!

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One of my favorite fishing techniques for catching pre spawn bass is flipping – whether it’s flipping docks, punching mats, pitching jigs – fishing for bass in heavy cover as they move up to spawn can lead to giant fish and be a fun technique for catching fish. In this video my friend @phytobedo break down some tips for catching late winter pre spawn bass in heavy cover flipping and pitching.

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