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Bass Fishing vs. Trout Fishing | Key Differences & Tips For Each Fishing Style
While everyone will surely have their own definitive opinion on which fish they prefer to catch, there’s no doubt that both are extremely enjoyable to fish for. But there are significant differences between the two fish, and how you’ll set up to catch them....read more
Pond Fishing Hacks | Find a Fishing Pond Near You & Catch Big Bass
Your next favorite fishing hole might be a lot closer than you realize. Odds are you won’t need a boat to access it and if you do, you don’t need to have four to five figures of electronics to fish it....read more
A Pros Tips for Summer Bass Fishing
Matt Becker, a Major League Fishing pro, joins us on Gearbox Talk. With a circuit win under his belt, he has put in work and research to reel in big bass during tournament time. Matt drops tons of tips, knowledge about where the bass go in the summertime, and his go-to lure list for summer bass fishing (see below for lists). Matt Becker also shows off the baitcaster rod and reel setup her uses during tournaments, plus what line he uses for each fishing scenario. He also shows what setup he uses on his boat to film and record his catches. Plus Brad drops a special deal for all our viewers. https://youtu.be/P78tFL4pXE8...read more
The Latest & Best Summer Heat Lures & Tackle (2021)
Pro angler, John Hunter, spills the secrets to catching big bass in the Summer heat! He explains what lures to use in the Summer, where to fish, what reeling methods to use and a whole lot more! Bass fishing gets hard in the heat, so John Hunter tells us why it's harder to catch bass in the Summer and what you can do to catch them anyway. https://youtu.be/0hPhjrKY67k...read more
Week 4 - 2021 GoWild Bass Fishing Tournament
Pro Angler & GoWild Team Member, John Hunter, tells us what his go-to lure is when everything else is failing him. Watch above to see John's pick. What is your go-to lure that brings in the most bass? https://youtu.be/iCxScMl_Swc...read more
Using Topwater Frogs for Big Bass Blowups
GoWild Team Member, Jacob Knight, explains how the topwater frog is a great option for catching Summer bass. There are certain frogs that work best so Jacob shares his favorite. He also explained his tip for making sure bass don't miss the hooks on the frog to increase your chance of actually landing most of the bass that strike your frog! https://youtu.be/z5Nee8U95yw...read more
Bass Fishing with Spinnerbait: Presentation & Retrieval Tips
In week 2 of the GoWild Bass Fishing Tournament, anglers are encouraged to use a spinnerbait. GoWild Team Member, Jacob Knight, brings us back to his pond to share how to choose which spinnerbait to use depending on water clarity and some tips on how to retrieve a spinnerbait. The spinnerbait blades and trailers you choose will make a big difference on how well you're able to pull in those nice summer bass. https://youtu.be/WGVmaNTFSx4...read more
The Keys to Landing Big Bass in any Pond (2021)
There are a few tips that will make all the difference for you and your bass fishing pursuits no matter what pond you choose to fish. Jacob Knight, GoWild's resident bass fishing master, shares what he looks for in the water and surrounding areas to decide what to throw, how much he moves around the pond, how fishing a pond is different from fishing a lake, the one lure he chooses for each time of day, pond management, his spinning and baitcasting setup for pond fishing. https://youtu.be/4kXWtqNBpz4...read more
Bass Fishing with Senkos: Tips for Rigging & Retrieval
In week 1 of the GoWild Bass Fishing tournament, anglers are encouraged to use Senkos or stickbaits. GoWild Team Member, Jacob Knight, takes us out on his pond to give some helpful tips on how to wacky rig and texas rig a Senko. Jacob also explains how to retrieve a wacky rigged Senko for bass fishing, how to retrieve a texas rigged Senko and options for weights on each. Plus he gives insights on which color senkos to use for morning and evening bass fishing. https://youtu.be/IUFV8jFpTzo...read more