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ICAST is the biggest event in the fishing industry — but no one’s talking about the real problem. In this video, I break down why I believe ICAST is in serious trouble not only being overshadowed by the Bassmaster Classic, but how it’s falling into the same trap as tournament bass fishing: out of touch, overhyped, and disconnected from the everyday angler. From empty booths to influencer overload and industry echo chambers, ICAST 2024 feels more like a fading trade show than the pulse of fishing innovation. If things don’t change, I don’t think it lasts. Whether you’re a weekend angler, industry insider, or just tired of the same old hype, this is a conversation we need to have. #icast2025 #bassfishing #tournament #icast #fishingtips

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100,000 SUBSCRIBERS! I can’t believe we made it here. This channel started as a grassroots fishing journey—just me, a camera, and a passion for bass fishing—and now, we’ve built an incredible community of anglers who love the truth about fishing as much as I do. This video is all about you—the ones who have watched, commented, supported, and helped this channel grow into what it is today. I’m beyond grateful for every single one of you. Thank you for believing in this mission to expose the biggest fishing lies, share real techniques, and keep bass fishing real. Here’s to 100K and many more big fish ahead! 🎣🔥 #100KSubscribers #ThankYou #bassfishing

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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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In this informative video, we dive deep into the world of Summer CRANKBAIT Fishing. Discover essential tips on rod and reel setup for optimal performance, learn about the best crankbaits to use for catching bass, explore the differences between deep diving crankbaits, and master the art of fishing with deep diving crankbaits. Don’t miss out on this valuable insight that will take your fishing game to the next level.

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In this video I show you 3 soft plastic worm tricks to catch more bass than your friends when using a drop shot rig in late summer. Fishing for bass is tough this time of year but a finesse drop shot and these tips will help you catch more bass!

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If you don’t do this with a chatterbait when fishing for bass, you might be missing out on catching fish. In this video we go over some chatterbait modifications, chatterbait tips, as well as some chatterbait techniques for catching bass in summer. We also talk about the best chatterbait trailers for fishing bladed jigs around cover and why this lure is probably the most important fishing lure of the last 15 years.

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There are a few summer fishing lures that never fail to catch bass. Baits and techniques that I have a ton of confidence in to trigger fish to bite in the summer heat. Most of theses lures rely on getting bass to react to the lure such as crankbaits and swimbaits – their action never fail to catch bass this time of year that are active and pursuing forage like bluegills and shad. There’s also a couple lesser known baits such as the scrounger trailer combination that has become a staple technique for ledge fishing and structure fishing. And although I love fishing moving lures this time of year to catch bass you always need to have some finesse techniques for those fish that are failing to respond to your reaction lures. It seems fish never fail to bite a ned rig or a drop shot with a small stick style bait especially a wacky rigged drop shot!

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There is 1 thing that is a huge fishing cheat you never want to forget when trying to catch summer bass – either fish them super fast and try to trigger them with crankbaits, big swimbaits, spoons, and reaction style fishing lures; or fish them super slow with soft plastic Texas Rigged Worms, Ned Rigs, drop shot rigs, Neko Rigs, and all the finesse techniques you can think off. The fish seem to either be in one mood or the other when fishing in summer and that means the techniques you use to catch bass need to mimic that mood. Warmer water temps and clearer water leads to more stable fishing so once you figure out a fishing pattern you can stick with it but when it comes to lakes with a lot of fishing pressure or boat traffic you may have to adapt your approach and cheat a little with more finesse style lures or highly reaction oriented baits.

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Frog fishing is some of the most fun you can have fishing for bass. That topwater pattern is insane! Frog fishing is a technique of patience though and placing your fishing lure where the bass live. Fishing frogs for bass requires a focus on cadence and there’s really 2 things that no tells you enough before you get out to the lake – don’t set the hook until you feel the fish, and don’t think about your cast with your fishing rod. Often times anglers set the hook early and tournament anglers will tell you that’s a big oops when it come to hollow body frogs. Also skipping the frog under bushes, under docks, and even casting it around heavy cover you need to not think to much otherwise you end up overthinking your cast. Whether you’re bank fishing, pond fishing or tournament fishing get out a frog – the warmer water temperatures and vegetation growth means fish are shallow and relating to cover – a perfect time to cast a frog!

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