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fisherchad

How I crush bass on lakes with no depth map

Just got back from Lake St. Clair and man, what a game-changer! Used to be terrified of these flat, grassy lakes with zero structure showing on my maps. But I've figured out the secret sauce: ✅ Hunt for grass lines & boulders - Bass love to suspend around ANY structure, even if it's just a rock pile or vegetation edge ✅ Follow the baitfish - No contours means bass roam deep water chasing schools of bait. Find the bait balls, find the bass! ✅ Target isolated hard spots - Shell beds and rock piles away from everything else are absolute gold mines ✅ Work the water column - These fish don't hug bottom like normal. They're floating, so fish at multiple depths My go-to setup: jighead minnow and jerkbait for the roamers, Texas rig for thick grass. Electronics help but you can feel structure changes with a Carolina rig too. Who else has conquered these intimidating flat water fisheries? Drop your tips below! #fishing #FlatLakeBass #OffshoreStructure #BassFishing

How I crush bass on lakes with no depth map
fisherchad

Why spinnerbaits still crush it

Next to frogging, spinnerbaits are my absolute favorite way to fish. They're incredibly versatile - I've caught bass in muddy water, clear water, shallow, deep, winter, summer... you name it! Quick setup guide: 1️⃣ Weight selection - Match depth + retrieve speed (1/2oz is perfect middle ground) 2️⃣ Blade combo - Colorado/willow tandem works 90% of the time 3️⃣ Color matching - Silver for clear water, gold for stained/tannic water 4️⃣ Add trailer - Split-tail grub gives extra action without changing fall rate Key fishing tips: - Fish around cover (docks, stumps, laydowns) - Keep steady retrieve to maintain hook-up position - "Kill" the bait right after clearing cover - creates irregular action that triggers strikes - Pump rod tip occasionally for fleeing baitfish look The beauty of spinnerbaits? They're moving baits that cover water fast while staying relatively weedless. Perfect for finding active fish! #fishing #spinnerbait #bassfishing #fishingtips

Why spinnerbaits still crush it
kdiaz

Scents that actually helped me catch more bass

Used to think scented lures were just marketing hype until I started testing them seriously. After trying 20+ different scents across multiple fisheries, I'm now a complete believer - especially in tough conditions. 1️⃣ Berkley MaxScent – My go-to for smallmouths in murky water. Stays on longer and gets bites when visibility is low. 2️⃣ Nories Aging Bass Liquid – Works well in clear, cold water. I soak my plastics for days and it makes a difference. 3️⃣ Berkley Gulp – Leaves a strong trail. Perfect for current-heavy spots or tough bites. 4️⃣ Bait Fuel – Subtle but deadly. Great in pressured lakes or when fish are just "off." Plus, it doesn’t stain gear. 5️⃣ Bang Garlic Spray – Ideal for largemouths in the South. Garlic seems to fire them up in muddy conditions. Scents won’t save a bad bait choice, but they will get you bonus bites when conditions are tough. #fishing #scentedlures #bassfishing #fishingtips

Scents that actually helped me catch more bassScents that actually helped me catch more bass