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The all new C-Shad from Doomsday Tackle Review by Steve Slayton

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The all new C-Shad from Doomsday Tackle Review by Steve Slayton

It was a cold, late fall day in East Tennessee and Bassmaster Elite Series Pro, David Mullins, had been wearing out the smallmouth on Cherokee Lake. As each fish surfaced near the boat, Mullins noticed they were regurgitating juvenile shad that were about 3 inches in length.  Eager to match the hatch, Mullins snapped a photo of the partially digested shad and sent it over to Will Stewart of Doomsday Tackle Company.  Stewart, with an extensive background in designing baits for the Asian lure market, was quick to whip up the first true juvenile shad profile bait to hit the market here in the U.S., the C-Shad 3.2.

The C-Shad 3.2 excels in frigid water temperatures especially when Cherokee rigged. The Cherokee rig, which some refer to as “video game fishing,” is a technique that allows you to utilize your electronics to drop a bait straight down to a school of suspended fish. This style of fishing can be much more accurate than using a drop shot given the same circumstances.

The key to this presentation is a jig head with a 90 degree line tie.  The 90 degree line tie allows the bait to sit perfectly horizontal in the water column. This is a much more realistic imitation of a dying baitfish than a typical nose down descend.

When presenting the C-Shad 3.2 to weary smallmouth, Mullins prefers a 7’0” Medium-Light Doomsday Tackle Co. 47 spinning rod equipped with 7 pound Sunline Sniper fluorocarbon.

The Doomsday C-Shad 3.2 offers a highly realistic and anatomically correct shad profile. Fitted with a strip of high-flash mylar and infused with a healthy dose of scent for an added level of attraction.

Don’t let the C-Shad 3.2’s origin story deter you from using it for other applications either. Alternative techniques include, drop shot, shakey head and even 3-armed finesse A-rigs. Available in a variety of highly detailed, baitfish derived colors, the Doomsday Tackle Co. C-Shad is raising the bar for shad imitation style baits across the world.

MSRP: $6.99

6 per bag

Available at www.DoomsdayTackle.com

FISHING LEAGUE WORLDWIDE ANNOUNCES 2019 FLW TOUR ANGLER ROSTER

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FISHING LEAGUE WORLDWIDE ANNOUNCES 2019 FLW TOUR ANGLER ROSTER

FISHING LEAGUE WORLDWIDE ANNOUNCES 2019 FLW TOUR ANGLER ROSTER

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MINNEAPOLIS (Nov. 26, 2018) – Fishing League Worldwide (FLW), the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, announced today the complete professional angler roster for the upcoming 2019 FLW Tour season, the 24th season of the FLW Tour. The field will be showcased along the 2019 FLW Tour, which features seven regular-season tournaments around the country with competition kicking off at Sam Rayburn Reservoir, Jan. 10-13, in Brookeland, Texas, and culminating with the world championship of bass fishing – the FLW Cup at Lake Hamilton, Aug. 9-11, in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

There was enormous demand to compete on the 2019 FLW Tour, with 210 anglers registering for a slot on the prestigious tournament circuit in its final year of priority registration before switching to a strict qualifying process and a 150-pro field in 2020. To accommodate all anglers earning priority entry through the 2018 FLW Tour, Costa FLW series, T-H Marine BFL All-American, YETI FLW College Fishing National Championship and TBF National Championship plus sponsor entries, the 2019 FLW Tour field will feature 170 pros.

The top award at each qualifier is $125,000 with $300,000 going to the winner of the FLW Cup. Since the final field exceeds the published payout basis of 150 pros, FLW will survey all 170 participating pros to finalize the 2019 payout structure.

The 2019 FLW Tour roster is headlined by a stout contingent of bass-fishing heavyweights, including three-time Angler of the Year (AOY) and 2003 FLW Cup champion David Dudley of Lynchburg, Virginia, 2015 AOY and 2011 FLW Cup champion Scott Martin of Clewiston, Florida, and two-time Angler of the Year Bryan Thrift of Shelby, North Carolina. They’ll be joined by bass-fishing legends Jimmy Houston of Cookson, Oklahoma, and Larry Nixon of Quitman, Arkansas, as well as three former FLW Cup champions – John Cox (2016), Brad Knight (2015) and Darrel Robertson (2002). James Niggemeyer of Van, Texas, the 2019 FLW Cup runner-up, and rising star Luke Dunkin of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, are also among the top contenders for 2019. The 2019 Tour will also feature 34 rookies from around the country.

“With the demand we saw this year to join the FLW Tour, we couldn’t be more eager to kick off another season at Sam Rayburn Reservoir in January,” said Bill Taylor, FLW’s Senior Director of Tournament Operations. “FLW has long been the home to some of the most decorated bass anglers in the sport, and with the expanded live coverage at all of our Tour events this year, we are more than ready to show off their skills at some of the best fisheries in the world.”

In FLW Tour competition anglers are vying for valuable points in hopes of qualifying for the 2019 FLW Cup, the world championship of bass fishing. The 2019 FLW Cup will be held on Lake Hamilton and is being hosted by the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism and Visit Hot Springs.

For complete details and updated information, visit FLWFishing.com.  For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow us on Facebook at Facebook.com/FLWFishing and on Twitter at Twitter.com/FLWFishing.

2019 FLW Tour Anglers

Jason Abram                                                        Piney Flats, Tenn.

Randy Allen                                                          Gilliam, La.

Scott Ashmore                                                     Broken Arrow, Okla.

Evan Barnes                                                         Hot Springs, Ark.

Clayton Batts                                                        Butler, Ga.

*Bradford Beavers                                              Summerville, S.C.

Matt Becker                                                           Finleyville, Pa.

Bob Behrle                                                            Hoover, Ala.

Daryl Biron                                                            South Windsor, Conn.

Randy Blaukat                                                      Joplin, Mo.

Greg Bohannan                                                   Bentonville, Ark.

Terry Bolton                                                          Benton, Ky.

Lionel Botha                                                         Malabar, Fla.

*Bailey Boutries                                                   Daphne, Ala.

Jay Brainard                                                         Enid, Okla.

Christopher Brasher                                           Longview, Texas

Jimmy Brewer                                                      Marshall, Texas

Aaron Britt                                                             Yuba City, Calif.

Grae Buck                                                             Harleysville, Pa.

*Miles Burghoff                                                    Hixson, Tenn.

Tim Cales                                                             Sandstone, W. Va.

*Jonathan Canada                                              Helena, Ala.

Robert Case Jr.                                                    Point, Texas

Todd Castledine                                                  Nacogdoches, Texas

Russell Cecil                                                        Willis, Texas

Ryan Chandler                                                     Hebron, Ind.

Glenn Chappelear                                              Acworth, Ga.

*Jason Christy                                                      Dadeville, Ala.

Joey Cifuentes                                                     Clinton, Ark.

Sheldon Collings                                                 Grove, Okla.

Ramie Colson Jr.                                                 Cadiz, Ky.

Kyle Cortiana                                                       Coweta, Okla.

John Cox                                                               DeBary, Fla.

Alex Davis                                                             Albertville, Ala.

Darrell Davis                                                        Dover, Fla.

*Randy Despino                                                  Colfax, La.

Tommy Dickerson                                               Orange, Texas

Jeff Dobson                                                          Bartlesville, Okla.

Bradley Dortch                                                     Atmore, Ala.

Josh Douglas                                                       Isle, Minn.

Kurt Dove                                                              Del Rio, Texas

David Dudley                                                       Lynchburg, Va.

Tony Dumitras                                                     Winston, Ga.

Luke Dunkin                                                         Lawrenceburg, Tenn.

*Dakota Ebare                                                     Stephenville, Texas

*Jon Englund                                                       Farwell, Minn.

Charlie Evans                                                      Berea, Ky.

Ron Farrow                                                           Rock Hill, S.C.

Austin Felix                                                           Eden Prairie, Minn.

*Kevin Finley                                                        Phoenix, Ariz.

Mark Fisher                                                           Wauconda, Ill.

Tim Frederick                                                       Leesburg, Fla.

*Hunter Freeman                                                Monroe, La.

*Derek Fulps                                                        Broken Arrow, Okla.

Nick Gainey                                                          Charleston, S.C.

*David Gaston                                                      Sylacauga, Ala.

*Sam George                                                       Athens, Ala.

Matt Greenblatt                                                    Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Chad Grigsby                                                       Maple Grove, Minn.

*Brant Grimm                                                       Church Hill, Tenn.

Buddy Gross                                                         Chickamauga, Ga.

Cody Hahner                                                        Wausau, Wis.

Bradley Hallman                                                 Norman, Okla.

*Chip Harrington                                                 Olathe, Kan.

Dylan Hays                                                           El Dorado, Ark.

Billy Hines                                                             Vacaville, Calif.

Jamie Horton                                                       Centreville, Ala.

Jimmy Houston                                                   Cookson, Okla.

Miles Howe                                                           San Juan Capistrano, Calif.

Rex Huff                                                                Corbin, Ky.

John Hunter                                                          Shelbyville, Ky.

Bill Hutchison                                                       Bessemer, Ala.

Charlie Ingram                                                     Centerville, Tenn.

Eric Jackson                                                         Walling, Tenn.

*Rex Jaeger                                                          Hamilton, Ohio

Jim Jones                                                             Big Bend, Wis.

Rob Jordan                                                           Flowery Branch, Ga.

Cody Kelley                                                          Conway, Ark.

Jay Kendrick                                                         Grant, Ala.

Rob Kilby                                                               Hot Springs, Ark.

Brad Knight                                                           Lancing, Tenn.

Brian Latimer                                                       Belton, S.C.

*Marty Lawrence                                                 Mesa, Ariz.

Jeremy Lawyer                                                    Sarcoxie, Mo.

*Nick LeBrun                                                        Bossier City, La.

Wes Logan                                                           Springville, Ala.

Richard Lowitzki                                                  Hampshire, Ill.

Tim Malone                                                          Kodak, Tenn.

Scott Martin                                                           Clewiston, Fla.

Lendell Martin Jr.                                                 Nacogdoches, Texas

*Michael Matthee                                                Centurion, Gauteng Province, South Africa

Billy McCaghren                                                  Mayflower, Ark.

Chris McCall                                                         Palmer, Texas

Johnny McCombs                                               Morris, Ala.

Bill McDonald                                                       Greenwood, Ind.

Brandon McMillan                                               Clewiston, Fla.

Jared McMillan                                                    Belle Glade, Fla.

Chuck Medley                                                      Owens Cross Roads, Ala.

Jason Meninger                                                   Saint Augustine, Fla.

Kerry Milner                                                          Bono, Ark.

Kurt Mitchell                                                          Milford, Del.

Tom Monsoor                     ��                                 La Crosse, Wis.

Harry Moore                                                         Valley, Ala.

Bob Morin                                                             Seymour, Tenn.

Troy Morrow                                                         Eastanollee, Ga.

Brandon Mosley                                                  Choctaw, Okla.

Jim Moynagh                                                       Carver, Minn.

Shawn Murphy                                                     Nicholasville, Ky.

*Cody Murray                                                       Nampa, Idaho

Chris Neau                                                           New Orleans, La.

*Corey Neece                                                      Bristol, Tenn.

*Ron Nelson                                                         Berrien Springs, Mich.

*Dicky Newberry                                                  Houston, Texas

James Niggemeyer                                            Van, Texas

Larry Nixon                                                           Quitman, Ark.

Jordan Osborne                                                   Longview, Texas

Robert Pearson                                                    Herndon, Va.

Pete Ponds                                                           Madison, Miss.

*Hensley Powell                                                  Whitwell, Tenn.

Chad Randles                                                      Elkhorn, Neb.

* Drew Ratley                                                       Shreveport, La.

Tom Redington                                                    Royse City, Texas

Matt Reed                                                              Madisonville, Texas

Clark Reehm                                                        Elm Grove, La.

Jimmy Reese                                                       Witter Springs, Calif.

Jason Reyes                                                         Huffman, Texas

Curtis Richardson                                                Belleville, Ontario, Canada

Darrel Robertson                                                 Jay, Okla.

*Troy Roder                                                          Brookeland, Texas

Zell Rowland                                                        Montgomery, Texas

Craig Rozema                                                      Simpsonville, S.C.

*Ryan Salzman                                                    Huntsville, Ala.

Casey Scanlon                                                    Lake Ozark, Mo.

Bryan Schmitt                                                       Deale, Md.

Colby Schrumpf                                                  Highland, Ill.

Braxton Setzer                                                     Montgomery, Ala.

Billy Shelton III                                                     La Crosse, Va.

Charles Sim                                                         Nepean, Ontario, Canada

*A.J. Slegona                                                       Pine Bush, N.Y.

Blake Smith                                                          Lakeland, Fla.

Derrick Snavely                                                   Piney Flats, Tenn.

Matthew Stefan                                                    Junction City, Wis.

Tyler Stewart                                                        West Monroe, La.

*Chuck Stratton                                                    Chaffee, Mo.

*Wade Strelic                                                       Alpine, Calif.

Mike Surman                                                        Boca Raton, Fla.

Timmy Thompkins                                              Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Bryan Thrift                                                           Shelby, N.C.

Rusty Trancygier                                                  Hahira, Ga.

J. Todd Tucker                                                     Moultrie, Ga.

Jim Tutt                                                                  Longview, Texas

Andrew Upshaw                                                  Tulsa, Okla.

John Voyles                                                          Petersburg, Ind.

*Jacob Wall                                                          Jacksonville, Ore.

Chad Warren                                                        Sand Springs, Okla.

Joshua Weaver                                                    Macon, Ga.

Joseph Webster                                                   Winfield, Ala.

Kyle Weisenburger                                             Ottawa, Ohio

Chris Whitson                                                       Louisville, Tenn.

Andy Wicker                                                         Pomaria, S.C.

Scott Wiley                                                            Bay Minette, Ala.

*Joel Willert                                                          Prior Lake, Minn.

David Williams                                                     Maiden, N.C.

*Austin Wilson                                                      Citrus Heights, Calif.

Barry Wilson                                                         Birmingham, Ala.

Matt Wittekiend                                                    Angleton, Texas

*Tyler Woolcott                                                     Port Orange, Fla.

David Wootton                                                     Collierville, Tenn.

Gary Yamamoto                                                  Palestine, Texas

Andy Young                                                         Isle, Minn.

 

Sean Capes Takes the ABA Win for D72 on Oconee

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Sean Capes Takes the ABA Win for D72 on Oconee

Sean Capes Takes the win for D72 on Oconee

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Sean Capes of Sharpsburg, Ga takes the win on Lake Oconee for the AFT D72 tournament on November 24, 2018. Sean was using a small crankbait on rocks to catch his five-fish limit totaling 10.50-pounds.  Sean took home $579 cash and a first-place trophy for the best sack of the 23 anglers that braved the cold rainy day.

Tim Greene of Loganville, Ga followed closely with four-bass weighing 10.32-pounds, to win $346 and a second-place trophy. Tim secured his sack with a 4.43-pounder.

Tommy Graddy of Commerce, Ga brought five-bass to the scale with a total weight of 10.14-pounds to finish third place. Tommy won $115 and a trophy.

Darren Taylor of Lexington, Ga had a scale weight of 9.83-pounds to take home $86 for fourth place.

It was James Golden of Covington, Ga that won the trophy for Big Bass and $115 cash for a 7.0-pounder!  James said he caught it on a jig.

Congratulations to the Top Ten:

1st Sean Capes 10.50-lbs
2nd Tim Greene 10.32-lbs
3rd Tommy Graddy 10.14-lbs
4th Darren Taylor 9.83-lbs
5th James Golden 8.89-lbs
6th Adam Wicks 8.79-lbs
7th Joshua George 6.49-lbs
8th Barry Stokes 6.31-lbs
9th Jeff Owenby 5.85-lbs
10th Joshua Parrish 5.64-lbs

After the awarding of trophies and cash payouts, there were drawings for the anglers present.  Darren Taylor won a $50 gift card to Sugar Creek Marina, and a crisp $50 bill was won by Tim Greene.

Thanks to Danny Taylor for assisting with morning boat checks and weighing fish in the afternoon.

The next tournament for D72 will be December 1, 2018 on Lake Sinclair going out of Dennis Station.
Please contact Director Benny Howell at 770-365-4795 for more information.

The American Fishing Tour offers low cost, close to home bass tournaments that are designed for the weekend angler. All ABA anglers fish for money and points. The points advance the angler to their divisional championship and the top 500 anglers in the US are invited to the American Fishing Tour National Championship. For more information on American Bass Anglers please visit www.americanbassanglers.com or call (256)232-0406.

American Bass Anglers, Inc. is supported by Triton Boats, Mercury Outboards, GEICO, Berkley, Abu Garcia, T-H Marine,  Maui Jim, Power Pole, Garmin, Optima Batteries and SiriusXM Marine Weather. American Bass Anglers, Inc. can be contacted at (256) 232-0406 or by visiting americanbassanglers.com

Craig Haven & Tim Haven Win CATT Wateree Open Nov 24,2018

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Craig Haven & Tim Haven Win CATT Wateree Open Nov 24,2018

Tournament Results Wateree Open Final Nov 24, 2018 The Havens Take Home $3,180.00! Total 2018 Wateree Open Payback $29,445.00!

Posted Brett Collins

Guys, we had another great season at Wateree with the Wateree Opens almost paying back $30,000.00! 

We ended up with 11 of the 17 teams eligible to enter the Wateree Open Final at Wateree Saturday! If a team entered 10 Opens this year they did not pay an entry fee! You had to enter at least 6 Opens to be eligible. 3 of the 11 teams paid an entry fee while 8 teams did not and the rest of the money paid back consisted of the BONUS and the Wateree Open Final Fund which totaled up to $6,355.00!

We had a rainy and cold day Saturday but Craig Haven & Tim Haven found a way to catch a nice limit weighing 15.94 lbs! They took home 1st place and $3,180.00! They also received a Lews Mach Speed Stick!

        

  

2nd went to David Ethridge & Butch Williams with 14.35 lbs! They took home $1,650.00!

Michael Richardson & Shane Cantley earned 3rd with 11.95 and collected $675.00!

Jason Bateman & Steve Phillips earned some cash and 2 – $25 Academy Gift Cards!

  

See you guys next year!

Big Total Total
Place Team Fish Weight Winnings
1 Tim Haven – Craig Haven    BONUS $ 4.76 15.94 $3,180.00
2 Butch Williams – David Ethridge  BONUS $ 4.25 14.35 $1,650.00
3 Shane Cantley – Michael Richardson 5.10 11.95 $675.00
4 Jason Bateman – Steve Phillips 3.95 10.56 $200.00
5 Jerry Freezon – Kareem White 3.09 6.93
6 John Paul George – Jason Quinn 2.42 6.86
7 David F. Canupp – David L. Canupp 2.74 6.29 $150.00
8 Brad Petway – Brett Collins 0.00 3.36
9 Todd Butler – **Point Money 0.00 0.00 $500.00
10 Scott Floyd – Greg Corvin 0.00 0.00
11 Alan Fletcher – Donald Hinson 0.00 0.00
Total Paid Wateree Open Final $6,355.00
Total Paid Wateree Opens 2018 $29,445.00

3 Tips for Catching Bass Before Winter – MTB

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3 Tips for Catching Bass Before Winter – MTB

3 Tips for Catching Bass Before Winter

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Catching bass before winter settles is a challenge. Cool temps, lethargic fish, and limited bait options are a few added challenges that anglers in the North deal with. So, if you are one of the lucky fishermen who live in a state where the water freezes in the winter. This article is for you. If you aren’t, mazeltov; every fisherman in the Midwest is likely (at least somewhat) jealous of you. If you are, I am sure you want to prolong the cabin fever for as long as possible. So, you layer up, put on the wool socks and a stash a few hand warmers in your pockets. Time to go fishing! But where do you start? If you follow the three tips below you will undoubtedly put more trophy bass in the boat this fall.

1. Timing For Catching Bass Before Winter

Catching Bass Before Winter

When you go fishing, you want to make the hours you spend on the water count. This couldn’t be truer for this time of the year. The beauty of fishing in the late fall is it is better to go fishing during the middle of the day when the sun and temperature are at their highest. This ensures the water is the warmest it will be all day and gives the bass a chance to warm up. Typically 11 or 12-noon are a good time to start fishing.

Additionally, keep an eye on your favorite weather app (I love Weather Underground) for the forecast. During the late fall, even one afternoon of low 60-degree air temperatures can make the fish bite like crazy. Typically, the best late fall fishing days are surrounded by days with highs of low to mid-40s. So, while impromptu fishing trips can be fun, it pays to plan in the fall.

2. Go Big When Catching Bass Before Winter

Catching Bass Before Winter

Big baits catch big fish. You’ve probably heard this too many times in your fishing days. However, it remains true, particularly in fall when bass are preparing for winter. Fish know hardwater is not far off and once the ice forms a bass’ metabolism slows down, enabling them to eat less often. During this late fall period, bass want to make their energy count. Instead of chasing numerous smaller meals they would much prefer to chase one larger meal. Large profile baits like spinnerbaits and bulky jigs are go-to’s for this time of year.

3. Go Slow To Catch Bass Before Winter

This goes along with “going big” when it comes to late fall lure presentations. Because bass want to optimize their energy spent on a larger meal, they would prefer these large meals move slowly. A big meal moving slowly equals a happy trophy largemouth. Again, baits like spinnerbaits and jigs are perfect because they can be fished super slow and maintain a large profile. Try slow-rolling a spinnerbait on the tops of existing green vegetation. The key this time of year is being able to make slight contact with fish-holding cover like weeds, rock, timber, and docks. These slower presentations allow the angler to keep the bait in the strike zone longer and increase their chances of getting bit.

Steve Wicker took the CATT win at Lake Murray with 5 bass weighing 18.80 lbs

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Steve Wicker took the CATT win at Lake Murray with 5 bass weighing 18.80 lbs
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Next Lake Murray CATT is December 1st at Dreher Island State Park!

Steve Wicker took the win at Lake Murray with 5 bass weighing 18.80 lbs!

Doug Lown & Rhett Manus were 2nd with 16.49 lbs!

8 Teams Big Total Total
Team Fish Weight Winnings Points
Steve Wicker  BONUS $ 4.21 18.80 $400.00 110
Doug Lown – Rhett Manus 5.79 16.49 $176.00 109
Johnny Mayer – Chris Epting 4.63 15.57 108
Neil Huffstetler – Tim Huffstetler 5.18 15.03 $24.00 107
Doug Giesler – Eric Johnson 3.55 3.55 106
Chris Sullivan 2.11 2.11 105
Todd Ledford 0.00 0.00 104
Matt Mollohan 0.00 0.00 103
Total Entrys $640.00
BONUS $ $100.00
Total Paid At Ramp $600.00
Murray 2018 Fall Final Fund $140.00
2019 CATT Championship Fund $0.00
2018 Murray Fall Final Fund Total $140.00
2019  CATT Championship Fund Total $2,215.00

How To Use Grass To Catch GIANT Fall Bass – MTB

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How To Use Grass To Catch GIANT Fall Bass – MTB

How To Use Grass To Catch GIANT Fall Bass

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Fishing fall grass is may seem unusual but weeds are wonderful spots to search for bass when the leaves on the trees and aquatic vegetation start turning brown. Weeds dying in the fall causes oxygen depletion in some areas that can lead to poor fishing, but some dead vegetation can be just as good as the green stuff. Some of the backwater areas when the weeds are dying will have some pH problems, but that will not be in the issue out on the main lake where there is current. So you can concentrate on fishing weeds until the water temperature falls into the low 50s.

Fishing Fall Grass: Creeks Vs Flats

Bass tend to go to the weeds in the backs of creeks in the fall but if there is good ample cover on the main lake you can still catch them there. The type of lake determines where the best weed action will be in the fall. Baitfish will migrate to the shallow weeds on lakes with main lake flats, but on deep reservoirs, the biggest concentration of baitfish activity will be in the vegetation at the backs of creeks.

Whereas in the summer bass hold in deeper weeds or in the shade of thick vegetation, autumn’s cooler weather allows the bass to roam freely through the weeds at all depths. So you can catch fish from the surface to 10 feet deep in the vegetation because the water temperature starts to get the same throughout the water column. You need to vary the depth by the day and location that you are fishing because the fish will get a little higher up in the weeds in the fall with the cooler water.

Fishing Fall Grass: Transition Periods

How To Fish A Texas Rig

During the summer to fall transition, a 1-ounce jig works best when the water is still warm and you need to punch a lure through the matted grass. If the weeds are sparse, switch to a 1/2-ounce jig for flipping around the weed edges.

Aquatic vegetation that has been growing all summer reaches its high point in the fall and bass tend to suspend in the weeds then. A 1/2-ounce buzz bait is a primary lure for coaxing suspended bass from the weeds. If you see a lot of surface activity in the vegetation, buzz a hollow-bodied frog across the top of the weeds. Spinnerbaits and lipless crankbaits are also good choices for running through weeds.

CATT 2017 $$ Paid By Divisions

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CATT 2017 $$ Paid By Divisions

CATT 2017 $$ Paid By Divisions

Posted Brett Collins

Guys, just a little 2017 info…this does not include all but the vast majority…CATT payback totaled well over $400,000 in 2017.

We are way ahead of that total for 2018!

 CATT  Total 2017 $$ Paid by Trail! (In Black)

(2018 in Red as of 11/19) Some trails are not complete! 

Wateree $79,630

Santee Cooper $64,710

Kerr $38,810

Championship $37,960 – $53,720

Norman $37,325

Yadkin $29,535

Old North $28,620 – $39,475

Waccamaw River $27,990

Murray $26,670

Cooper River $19,420 – $22,495

Hickory $19,255 – $10,550 – **No 2018 Fall Trail

Gaston $10,023 – $21,215

Savannah River $9,825 – $12,805

Robinson $4,790

Saturday’s Bass Cast T.T. Event is Canceled

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Saturday’s Bass Cast T.T. Event is Canceled

So due to weather  we have decided to cancel this weekends event!

There will be NO makeup date & we are allowing those that have fished at least three events this year to fish the classic due to the bad weather.

So the Classic Post Stands at

$1,000.00 For 1st

$500.00 for 2nd

Plus we will have a side pot of $50.00 per boat that you can enter payed out 1/5 Boats. This in Not mandatory to fish the Classic.

 Optional Lunkers of $20.00 per Boat is still up to you.

So I am sorry again for the Issues & we look forward to seeing everyone at the Classic December 8th

Any Questions email me: [email protected]

3 Must-Know Tips For Fishing Medium Depth Crankbaits – MTB

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3 Must-Know Tips For Fishing Medium Depth Crankbaits – MTB

3 Must-Know Tips For Fishing Medium Depth Crankbaits

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Let’s face it. mid depth-crankbaits are an awesome way to catch big ‘ole bass. But there are some subtle nuances of these baits which can make or break a trip on the water. This couldn’t be truer than when it comes to mid-depth crankbaits. These cranks are typically used in transitional periods when bass are making their way either to or from deep or shallow water. Try following these tips to put more bass in the boat using mid-depth crankbaits:

1. Mid-Depth Crankbaits: When In Doubt, Go Deeper

Mid-Depth Crankbaits

It’s a common misconception that if you want to fish “x” feet of water, you throw a crankbait that dives exactly “x” feet. In fact, in most cases, this couldn’t be further from the truth. If an angler finds the bass are biting in eight feet of water, for example, that angler should choose a crankbait that dives marginally deeper than the desired depth zone. This causes the crankbait to dive into the bottom and “hunt“, or appear to scour the bottom like a fleeing baitfish. This tactic also causes the crankbait to kick up silt, dirt, and microorganisms, leaving behind a trail of visual distress that is irresistible to bass.

2. Mid-Depth Crankbaits: Size Matters

mid depth-crankbaits

Line size is often overlooked when it comes to fishing mid-depth cranks. This can be a big mistake. By experimenting with your line size, an angler can achieve the perfect running depth coupled with the perfect action. The thinner the line diameter (smaller pound test) you choose for fishing your mid-depth crankbaits, the deeper they typically run. Crankbait fishermen typically use anywhere from 10-14-pound test line to achieve the desired combo of action and depth. In some extreme circumstances, anglers will use lighter or heavier line for mid-depth crankbaits, however. A good rule of thumb is to start with 12-pound test fluorocarbon fishing line and go heavier or lighter depending upon depth. Also, remember that a lighter line will increase your casting distance.

3. Mid-Depth Crankbaits: Fast And Furious

Mid-Depth Crankbaits

Ya ever heard of Kevin Vandam? I thought you might have. Vandam arguably has won more money fishing crankbaits than any other bass angler. His key to success? Speed. Watch any number of crankbait fishing videos of Kevin on YouTube and you will notice this common denominator.

Vandam fishes very fast and covers lots of water, and trigger many strikes with his feverish reeling. The idea behind this is to put your bait in front of as many fish as possible while not giving them the opportunity to think about or analyze your bait. Oftentimes, their instinctive nature presents itself and forces them to bite so a prospective meal won’t get away.

Mid-depth crankbait can be difficult and frustrating, particularly when the bite is at the mid-depth range. However, it doesn’t have to be. If you implement these three tips the next time you are on the water and continue to experiment with these crankbaits on your own, you will put more fish in the boat.

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