3 Best Soft-Plastic Swimbaits for Winter Bass
Soft-plastic swimbaits are a great option this time of year because they appear very lifelike beneath the surface and mimic baitfish very well. They can be fished fast or slow and used in many different scenarios. I’ll break down some of the best ways to rig these soft-plastic lures and explain how to utilize them […]
Outcasts Tournament: Lake Istokpoga February 2020
Our second tournament of the year was held on Lake Istokpoga near Lake Placid, Florida. Lake Istokpoga is a large body of water, covering over 27,700 acres. It spans nearly ten miles long and five miles wide. It’s a lot of water to cover in one day to say the least. Pre-fishing My grandpa and […]
7 Best Crankbaits for Winter Bass Fishing
During the winter, bass become lethargic and don’t want to exert a lot of energy to chase down a meal. They oftentimes are not in the mood to feed when the water temperatures drop. Getting bass to react to a lure is often key to triggering them to strike in cold conditions. Crankbaits are a […]
7 Best Jerkbaits for Bass Fishing
Before we look at all the option, let’s talk about exactly what a jerkbait is. What exactly is a jerkbait? Hard jerk baits are designed to suspend in the water column and sit in the strike zone for long periods of time. They are a great choice for targeting suspending fish and are one of […]
Bass Bandits Tournament: Winter Haven Chain of Lakes January 2020
It was our first bass tournament of the new decade! The derby was held on the Winter Haven Chain of Lakes in Winter Park, Florida. It’s a chain made up of several lakes surrounding the Winter Haven area. Pre-fishing My grandpa and I hit the water the afternoon before the tournament to pre-fish and try […]