Westernbass Magazine - FREE Bass Fishing Tips And Techniques - Summer 2015, Page 11

Westernbass Magazine - FREE Bass Fishing Tips And Techniques - Summer 2015, Page 11

AD NE SS

First let’s discuss the gear. A spinning set up is most necessary, light line and a light wire offset worm hook. For line, 10 to 12 pound braid to a fluorocarbon leader of 6 to 10 pound test works great.

For most plastics used a light wire #1 offset worm hook works best, noting most importantly the light wire hook. I fish these techniques on Dobyns Rods 681SF and 701SF. Dobyns are known for their

sensitive and well-balanced rods, which are crucial to fishing finesse techniques.

THICK VEGETATION

In the heat of summer, bass get lethargic and often times hunker down in the thickest of grass. Most other lures or techniques will get bogged down

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