firetail fishing lures 6" Flaptail – Haymaker shaped waggling action with lots of belly flash Berkley Jointed Flicker Shad -

Tips to Catch More Fish Keep your movements subtle - less is often more Watch your electronics and fish vertically when possible Maintain light line tension to detect bites Experiment with how high your bait sits off the bottom Don't be afraid to pause - dead-sticking can be very effective Final Thoughts The drop-shot isn't just a backup plan - it's a highly effective, fish-catching technique that works all season long

Not only that, but I want to go on record that we have no issues with anyone using live bait to catch fish

It was a blast catching this rascal, but it wasn't a monster

Docks and retaining walls along the waters edge are always good cover for bass, but can especially be good when water levels are higher than normal