Late Winter A-Rig Tips To Locate Schooling Bass

Spring is fast approaching and before you know it the bass will be back in the shallows. How do you know when the transition is happening? Should you stay deep, should you move shallow, and where are the bass? When these questions begin creeping into your mind, look no farther than the A-rig. 

Whether you like the A-rig or not, it will help you locate fish very efficiently in the late Winter and early pre-spawn. Once you've found the schools you can use a variety of other baits to catch them. The A-Rig is the BEST bait for finding active schools of bass that are on the move and for quickly identifying which fish are willing to feed. 

The A-rig is here to stay so you may as well learn to use it to your advantage. The pre-spawn is prime time to put it to work for you. 

Standard A-Rig...
Rig- http://bit.ly/2n8cOGO
Heads- http://bit.ly/29RrTYN
Swimbaits- http://bit.ly/2bf1uEn
Dummy Baits- http://bit.ly/2brnU5I

Bladed A-Rig...
Rig- http://bit.ly/2bgDGNu
Heads- http://bit.ly/29RrTYN
Swimbaits- http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Dummy Baits- http://bit.ly/2brnU5I

Finesse Rig...
Rig- http://bit.ly/2j6F1Nz
Heads- 1) http://bit.ly/2jhuhcm
            2) http://bit.ly/2cHMZbm
Swimbaits- http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Dummy Baits- http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

A-Rig Setup...
Rod- Shimano Expride 7'6" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Chronarch MGL: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB
Line- 65 lb Maxcuatro braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Maxima 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Finesse Rig Setup...
Rod- Zodias 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Curado 200K: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line- 50 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
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Breaking Down A New Lake In The Rain

Come along with Tim as he locates fish and tries to develop a pattern on a fishery he knows little about! He explains his bait selection and thought process along the way so you can replicate the mindset on your own fishery. 

Tim breaks down the lake despite difficult windy and rainy conditions. He discovers the fish are schooling in the cleanest water on the lake and is surprised to find a steep drop in water temperature in the clear water. To his amazement the cold water didn't seem to matter as the fish clung to that clearer water. 

Gear Used In The Video...

Z man/Evergreen JackHammer Bladed Jig: http://bit.ly/2popvj6
Keitech Fat 3.8 Trailer: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

6" senko (Green Pumpkin/Black Flake): http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
4/0 EWG Superline Hook: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

River2Sea Biggie Poppa Squarebill: http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

3/4 oz Pitchin' Jig in Black/Blue: http://bit.ly/2amL3of
Beaver Jig Trailer: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Chatterbait Setup...
Rod- 7'6" Zodias Glass: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Curado 70: http://bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line: 15 lb Sunline Fluoro: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Spring Clearlake Fishing With A-Rigs

Come along with Matt as he throws Alabama Rigs on Clearlake during the Prespawn for hungry Spring Bass! 

The Alabama Rig is an amazing way to catch Springtime bass as they bulk up for the spawn. The A-rig lets you cover water quickly while picking off both big bass and small bass at once. There are very few lures that appeal to all sizes of bass like the Alabama Rig does. 

Gear Shown In The Video...

Matt Allen Swimbait Head: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN
Flash Mob Jr. A-Rig: http://bit.ly/2bgDGNu
Our favorite custom 6 wire Rigs (bladed or standard): Email pandabaits@gmail.com for pricing
Main Baits - Keitech: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Dummy Baits - Little Dipper: http://bit.ly/2brnU5I
Owner CPS Spring (Medium): http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

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Alabama Rig Setup...
Rod- Dobyns 784: http://bit.ly/2ab2kRX
Reel- Chronarch MGL: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB
Line- 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 20 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Price Point A-Rig Setup...
Rod- Exage 7'2" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc
Reel- Casitas: http://bit.ly/2geKxsp
Line- 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 20 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Cold Muddy Water: 5 Baits That Still Work!

Muddy Water Bass Fishing can be a real challenge! Many of our lakes are full or flooding but Bass still need to eat. Fish these 5 baits with confidence and you'll begin catching fish again!

Bass will be in all stages as the water rises but focus on the bass that are moving up in the shallow water and flooded cover for your best chance at success. These fish will be actively feeding in cover and incoming water throughout the lake. Using our 2-pronged approach of agressive fast moving baits followed by a methodical approach to maximize your time on the water. 

Baits Shown In This Video...

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1/2 oz Chatterbait: http://bit.ly/2b9oqRs
1/2 oz Bling Spinnerbait: http://bit.ly/2diSwqq
Keitech Swimbait (Size 4.3) as a Trailer: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
1/2 Oz. Pitchin' Jig (Black/blue or Black/Blue/Purple): http://bit.ly/2amL3of
Sweat Beaver Jig Trailer (Black/Blue): http://bit.ly/29W3RZW
Jig Rattles: http://bit.ly/2kIQ0dH
1/2 Oz. Tungsten Weight: http://bit.ly/2a2XTZ3
Rattle Bead: http://bit.ly/2iOiqSD
5/0 EWG Superline Hook: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG
Zoom Brush Hog (Black/Blue or Junebug): http://bit.ly/2bnpCRx
California Swim Jig: http://bit.ly/2auXfmx

Fishing muddy water is second nature to many anglers but if you're a Western fisherman these recent storms have completely changed the way you fish. Don't be afraid of the rising muddy water as our lakes hit flood stage. The bass are adapting to their new home and will continue to feed.