How To Drive In Big Waves

Come on a boat ride with Matt as he explains the steps to safely running upwind, downwind, and cross swell in a bass boat. He explains how to position the boat and use different trim settings to your advantage so the next time you find yourself in rough conditions you can get home safely.  

This isn't the most glamorous topic but we all love the sport of bass fishing and its inevitable that you'll find yourself in bad weather from time to time. Prepare before you go out in heavy seas. Be sure that you're wearing a life jacket and always wear your kill switch while operating your outboard motor. Pay attention to your equipment and do preventative maintanence. The middle of the lake in large waves is not the time to have a minor breakdown leave you stranded!

Gear Recommended in the video...

Mustang Inflatable Life Jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Hot Foot Throttle Control: http://bit.ly/2ob4kgO
Deck Mounted Rod Straps: http://bit.ly/2ox8BOm

Camera Used: http://bit.ly/2iwZqqU
 

We Suck At Dropshotting!!!

Come on the water with us! Matt and Tim hit the lake in two different boats at the same time to give two approaches to dropshot fishing on Clearlake. 

While the guys didn't exactly slaughter the fish they still had a great day despite tough conditions and gave some awesome tips along the way. From how to keep a worm from twisting your line to understanding when to nose hook vs. rigging weedless, this video is packed with tips for every angler!

Gear the guys were using...

Matt's Setup...
Rod- Expride 7' Medium: http://bit.ly/2osaj3q
Reel- Shimano CI4+: http://bit.ly/2gu84t7
Line- 10 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 8 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
Hook- Trokar 1/0 Dropshot Hook: http://bit.ly/2ahxJOr
Weight- 3/16 Dropshot: http://bit.ly/2aCjeHE
Worm- Strike King Dream Shot: http://bit.ly/2aAoUoR

Tim's Setups...

Spinning...
Rod- Dobyns Extreme 743: http://bit.ly/29OVnDa
Reel- Daiwa Luvias: http://bit.ly/2jllD06
Line- 10 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 8 lb Sunline: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
Hook- Size 1 Owner Mosquito: http://bit.ly/2fqYFCR
Worm- 4 1/2" Roboworm Fat: http://bit.ly/2awYSxM

Casting...
Rod- Zodias 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Caenan 150: http://bit.ly/2geIvbD
Line- Sunline 14 lb FC Sniper: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
Worm- 6" Fat Roboworm: http://bit.ly/2awYSxM
Hook- 1/0 Trokar EWG Worm Hook: http://bit.ly/2bwMHTr
Weight- Tungsten Dropshot: http://bit.ly/2oy7i24

Reel Adjustment Tricks That Actually Make A Difference!

Wonder why you can't skip, flip, or make long casts? Learn how good fishermen are actually adjusting their reels. Matt explains the "traditional" method of reel adjustment but follows it up with real tips on how he tunes his reels so he can cast farther and fish cover more effectively. 

Why do the pros cast so effectively? Why can they skip and flip into tight spots but when you try you get backlash after backlash? Some of it is time on the water but some of it is reel adjustment. If you loosen everything up and learn to control the spool with your thumb you will become a much more effective fisherman. 

Gear Shown in this video...
Shimano Zodias MH Casting Rod: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Shimano Citica Reel: http://bit.ly/2dWFHA4

Shimano 6'10" Medium Expride: http://bit.ly/2czPlZl
Shimano Chronarch MGL: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB

Matt's Favorite Braided Line: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Matt's Favorite Leader Material: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Dropshot Tips For Big Bass With Ross England

Matt recently met up with Ross England on Clearlake to talk about dropshot fishing. Many anglers know how to do it but few realize the big bass potential of such a small offering. Ross has unlocked the keys to consistently catching large bass with this finesse technique.

In this video Ross explains how he sets up his dropshot, gives an overview of his gear, and gives some tips on how to present the bait for bigger fish. 

The next time you're on the water and the conditions aren't ideal, consider implementing this method and you might just catch a giant and save the day!

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Recommended Gear...

Size 1 Berkley Hook: http://bit.ly/2mJ6aor
Size 1 Gamakatsu Hook: http://bit.ly/2mh8975
Dropshot Weight: http://bit.ly/2aCjeHE

Berkley Worm 4 3/4": http://bit.ly/2mJ6UtJ

Rod: Powell 7' Medium Light - http://bit.ly/2nSoTxZ
Reel: Shimano Nasci 2500 - http://bit.ly/2g278cC
Line: 10 lb Braided - http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader: 8-12 lb Fluoro: http://bit.ly/2aiu0Wu

If you'd like to do some fishing with Ross on Clearlake his guide service can be found at http://www.clearlakeguideservice.com