Fishing the Great Lakes for Smallmouth can be one of the most intimidating, but rewarding experiences an angler can have. However, the sheer size of lakes can leave many wondering where to even start. In this seminar, Joe Balog explains how to break down large bodies of water with mapping units to help locate bass on offshore structure. Additionally, Balog shares his insights on the key baits to help you land your next trophy Smallmouth.
11:00 Preparing To Fish Big Water
20:00 Finding Fish On Deep Water Structure
28:40 Trophy Smallmouth Baits
33:10 Cranking For Smallmouth
33:40 Jerkbaits Keys
34:45 Importance Of Drop Shotting
38:00 Difference Between Smallmouth And Largemouth
41:00 Selecting The Proper Gear
43:15 How To Prevent Losing Smallmouth on Crankbaits
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