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Line-through swimbaits can be used in a variety of ways in Spring through fall, whether you fish deep open reservoirs or shallow weedy lakes. Learn techniques you can apply now, in the video below!
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One of the keys to keeping Tacticalbassin relevant is feedback from you. Last week I received a request for a video on fishing the super spook. This video is a direct response to that request.
Super Spooks are a fun and exciting way to put quality fish in the boat through the warmer months. However, there are some modifications you can make to help the bait reach its full, fish catching potential.
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It’s happened to all of us, you start changing the hooks on a lure, only to find yourself stuck with a junk rear hook simply because it has feathers on it. The feathered trebles you find at the store are no better, you can’t find them tied on the right hook, in the right size, or the color you want. Luckily, tying your own is a simple process. Watch the video below to learn how
Materials:
-Fly Tying Thread (for demonstration purposes I used 80# braid in the video)
-Super Glue
-Hooks
-Feathers
-Neck Hackle is the most common
-Marabou works well for adding bulk
-Rooster saddle feathers are great for adding color or wrapping over marabou
Optional
-Fly Tying Vise (Highly Recommended) ~$20
-Bobbin (holds thread, really convenient) ~$2.50
Several weeks ago I received a request for information on fishing chatterbaits. As I thought about how to approach the subject I decided it would be best to bring in an expert to shed some light on the technique. Mike Rold has been dominating local circuits for years, is my strongest mentor on tidal fisheries, and is extremely skilled at plying chatterbaits to a variety of situations. At first I thought an “on the water” video was the way to go but as I thought about this subject it occurred to me that Mike would be more apt to “tell it like it is” if he didn’t know this video was coming and had to instruct with little to no notice. He was given about 10 minutes to prepare when I called to inform him that I was just down the road. The result is this AWESOME, tell-all video on how, when, and where to fish chatterbaits in a variety of environments.
Did you enjoy this video? Do you want to hear more from Mike and other anglers in the future? Let us know! As always, comments and suggestions are welcome.