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Bass Fishing Tips: Tired of re-rigging every few casts? In this episode, I break down 10 high-value bass fishing hacks that solve the most frustrating “bait failures” on the water—soft plastics sliding down the hook, trailers getting ripped, skirts slipping, and little tackle problems that quietly cost you bites and time. What you’ll learn: • The O-ring trick that saves torn baits on keeper hooks and bladed jigs • How to add a fast “keeper” to smooth-shank hooks with a simple uni-knot • The quarter-turn trailer install that holds better on barbs/keepers • A quick zip-tie fix to keep skirts from slipping or falling apart • The toothpick pin trick to keep swimbaits/trailers running straight longer • The earring-back stopper hack for holding trailers exactly where you want them • Easy on-the-water Sharpie color mods when the “right” bait color is missing • Bonus: back-pain footwear tip, staying drier in cold rain, and a boat-cover strap trick Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Rc5B5ONkPq4 Follow Catch More Bass — new episodes every Monday at 2 PM CT. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLJHIrTVplvfzK7I8FEog0BXmrt83Yc3T  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catch-more-bass/id1842586566 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QGQyLEtWoErDF6vD7igy3 Follow Tom: IG @TomRedingtonFishing  

Spring Bass Fishing Tips: Spring is where most anglers struggle: wrong baits, wrong water, and too much guessing. In this episode, pro angler John Cox breaks down his simple six-bait spring system—the exact lineup he relies on to cover the full spring progression from cold water into the first wave of spawners. We talk about how he chooses the right water fast, the bite “tells” that say you’re in the right zone, and the small execution details that turn short strikes into clean hookups. If you want a spring plan that’s simple, repeatable, and built around what actually gets bit, this is the episode. Watch the full video podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLJHIrTVplvfzK7I8FEog0BXmrt83Yc3T  Save 10% on MillerTech lithium batteries and all other products: https://tinyurl.com/MillerTech10off  Follow John Cox on Instagram @JohnCoxFishing Follow Catch More Bass — new episodes every Monday at 2 PM CT. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catch-more-bass/id1842586566 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QGQyLEtWoErDF6vD7igy3  

Bass Fishing Tip: Pressured bass can make your best spots feel “one-bite-and-done,” even when you know fish are still there. In this episode, I break down the new bait that changed my mind fast: the Berkley MaxScent Flux Gill—why its flat bluegill profile gets bites on conditioned fish, and how I’m using it to outproduce my usual confidence trailers. You’ll hear exactly how I’m rigging it on a jig and bladed jig, what makes it act different in the water (glide, subtle motion with minimal movement, and that odd wobble), plus the situations where I wouldn’t throw it. I’ll also cover the next tests on my list (Texas rig and Neko/wacky) so you can decide if it belongs in your rotation. Berkley Flux Gill: https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkley_PowerBait_Maxscent_Flux_Gill_Creature_Bait/descpage-PBMF.html?from=TRFISH  Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yRh7bqshMcA  Follow Catch More Bass — new episodes every Monday at 2 PM CT. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLJHIrTVplvfzK7I8FEog0BXmrt83Yc3T  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catch-more-bass/id1842586566 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QGQyLEtWoErDF6vD7igy3 Follow Tom: IG @TomRedingtonFishing  

Bass Fishing Tips: Most anglers react to a tough day by grinding harder on the wrong variables. Brent Ehrler doesn’t. In this conversation, Brent breaks down how he keeps his approach simple, avoids getting trapped “dialing” details that don’t move the needle, and makes the bigger decision that actually changes the outcome of the day. We get into how he uses a streamlined set of confidence tools to get bites across wildly different fisheries, how he recognizes when a plan is dying, and how he pivots without panic. If you’ve ever spent hours “almost” getting bit—or caught dinks while someone else is around quality—this episode is about the decisions that separate a saved trip from a wasted one. Watch the full video podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLJHIrTVplvfzK7I8FEog0BXmrt83Yc3T  Save 10% on MillerTech lithium batteries and all other products: https://tinyurl.com/MillerTech10off  Follow Brent Ehrler: Facebook @BrentEhrler Instagram @BrentEhrlerFishing Follow Catch More Bass — new episodes every Monday at 2 PM CT. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catch-more-bass/id1842586566 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QGQyLEtWoErDF6vD7igy3  

Bass Fishing Tips: February bass will fool you. If your bite dies right after a warm-up, you didn’t lose the fish—you missed the February Flip. In this episode, Tom Redington breaks down the 5 best baits for February bass fishing and, more importantly, where to fish them and how to adjust as bass shift from winter positioning into early prespawn movement. You’ll get the February playbook: flipping jig around staging cover, lipless cranks for covering water in the backs, spinnerbaits for thumping through wind and stain, bladed jigs for grass and cover, and shallow cranks when targets are scarce. Tom also explains the “one month before your spawn” rule so the pattern translates beyond Texas. Then comes the wildcard: when the February Flip hits, moving baits can fizzle overnight and it turns into a soft-plastic deal (stick baits, weightless/wacky, neko, Texas rigs) where deadsticking and slower falls get the bites again.   Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xdf9mC1yCOE  Follow Catch More Bass — new episodes every Monday at 2 PM CT. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLJHIrTVplvfzK7I8FEog0BXmrt83Yc3T  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catch-more-bass/id1842586566 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QGQyLEtWoErDF6vD7igy3 Follow Tom: IG @TomRedingtonFishing  

LiveScope / forward-facing sonar (FFS), shallow power fishing, and spring bass fishing aren’t two separate worlds anymore. In this episode, Nick LeBrun explains how he uses LiveScope as a decision tool and a feedback loop—even while he’s power fishing—to figure out what’s happening faster and stop guessing from late winter through the spawn. Nick gets specific on the stuff that actually moves the needle: how he watches for followers on moving baits to diagnose “color vs retrieve,” why better fish often relate to something (not just roaming under bait), and a couple of small “cheat code” adjustments that can turn follows into bites—like panning away once you’ve triggered a fish, or letting a minnow fall all the way to the bottom as a last-ditch closer. We also dig into seasonal decision-making from winter to spawn (including Nick’s contrarian “calendar vs water temp” perspective), plus practical tournament/process advice on efficiency—when to move, how to log boat-position notes, and how to avoid burning fish in practice. Watch the full video podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VUXvRjy4LmU  Save 10% on MillerTech lithium batteries and all other products: https://tinyurl.com/MillerTech10off  Follow Catch More Bass — new episodes every Monday at 2 PM CT. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catch-more-bass/id1842586566 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QGQyLEtWoErDF6vD7igy3  

Cold fronts don’t “kill” the bite — they expose the same default mistakes most anglers make. In this episode, I break down what actually changes after a front and give you 3 fixes you can run anywhere: how resident fish make micro-moves (tighter to cover and often suspending), how roaming fish follow the forage (so you have to re-find the bait), and when the right answer is to slow down vs speed up to trigger bites. We also clear up the timing that confuses anglers: the front itself and the day after can fish great — the real struggle often shows up on the second day when it goes slick, sunny, and calm. Finish strong with the bonus odds-stacker: when to lean on shade or stain/mud so you’re putting casts in front of predictable fish instead of fishing “dead water.” Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6AX1Yn8Q0KM  Save 10% on MillerTech lithium batteries and all other products: https://tinyurl.com/MillerTech10off  Follow Catch More Bass — new episodes every Monday at 2 PM CT. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLJHIrTVplvfzK7I8FEog0BXmrt83Yc3T  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catch-more-bass/id1842586566 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QGQyLEtWoErDF6vD7igy3 Follow Tom: IG @TomRedingtonFishing    

Bass fishing tips: LiveScope (forward-facing sonar) used to feel like easy mode—find fish, drop the “right” bait, get bit. Now? You can watch bass track, stall, and fade off without ever committing. In this episode, Pake South lays out the new rules for getting bites when fish are educated, pressured, and seeing the same handful of presentations every day. We start with a practical jerkbait-on-FFS breakdown (how to actually convert followers), then zoom out to the bigger advantage: treating LiveScope like real fishing again—rotating lure categories based on what the fish are doing on the screen. The goal is simple: stop guessing, stop forcing yesterday’s “meta,” and build a scope arsenal that catches the fish you’ve been writing off as uncatchable. In this episode: Why LiveScope feels harder now (and what actually changed) Converting followers into biters: triggers, timing, and commitment cues The “bait rotation” approach: when each lure category wins on FFS How to adjust when fish get spooky, slow, or act “weird” on screen Old-school baits that still shine with forward-facing sonar Watch the full video podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LcJcTeG3gr8 Follow Catch More Bass — new episodes every Monday at 2 PM CT. Follow Pake South: Instagram/TikTok: @pakesouthfishing Facebook: Pake at the Lake Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catch-more-bass/id1842586566 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QGQyLEtWoErDF6vD7igy3

Bass Fishing Tips: Bank fishing can feel like you’re doing everything right—making tons of casts—and still getting nothing. Most of the time it’s not “no fish.” It’s one of three controllable mistakes. In this episode, I break down 3 fast fixes that apply to ponds, small lakes, and anywhere you’re stuck on shore: Targets + angles: Stop bombing casts into the middle and start fishing edges, shade lines, and specific targets—with the angles that keep your bait in the strike zone longer. Pick the bank that reloads: How to use wind, shade, and “something different” to stop wasting time on dead water. A simple two-speed plan: Use a search bait to get your first clue, then switch to finesse and slow down the right way to turn one bite into multiple bites. Bonus tip at the end: the stealth/pressure rule most bank anglers ignore—why you usually only get one good cast, and how to stop spooking fish before you even start. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Jzv8fHNYKyE Follow Catch More Bass — new episodes every Monday at 2 PM CT. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLJHIrTVplvfzK7I8FEog0BXmrt83Yc3T  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catch-more-bass/id1842586566 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QGQyLEtWoErDF6vD7igy3 Follow Tom: IG @TomRedingtonFishing  

If your ChatterBait “should” be working but isn’t, it’s usually not the bait — it’s the way it’s being fished. In this episode, pro angler Bryan Thrift breaks down a simple 3-part system to stop guessing and start getting consistent bites. We cover: The 3 fixes that actually move the needle: retrieve/cadence, trailer type, and color selection Bryan’s “keep it simple” setup: the only 5 ChatterBait colors he leans on His 3 trailer categories (and what each one is for) How Bryan changes cadence to turn “pushes/bumps” into commits Clear-water reality check: when a ChatterBait still gets bit A hot take most anglers won’t agree with: trailer hooks If you want ChatterBait fishing to feel repeatable instead of random, this is the blueprint. Watch the full video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomRedington Follow Catch More Bass — new episodes every Monday at 2 PM CT. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catch-more-bass/id1842586566 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QGQyLEtWoErDF6vD7igy3  

Bass Fishing Tips: Cold water bass fishing is feast or famine — you’re either around the right fish or you’re blanking. In this episode, I break down how to make lipless crankbaits (rattle baits) a reliable winter-to-prespawn tool for both finding bass and triggering bites when other baits fall flat. We cover where to start (staging areas, flats, points, channel swings), how warming trends vs cold fronts change positioning, and the retrieves that consistently get bites — including my go-to yo-yo approach that most anglers don’t fish enough. I also get into why lipless cranks are one of the few baits where size, color, and sound can make a huge difference, plus the common mistakes that keep guys from getting bit. If you’re building a simple, confidence-based tackle plan, this one belongs in your rotation. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Jzv8fHNYKyE Follow Catch More Bass — new episodes every Monday at 2 PM CT. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLJHIrTVplvfzK7I8FEog0BXmrt83Yc3T  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catch-more-bass/id1842586566 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QGQyLEtWoErDF6vD7igy3 Follow Tom: IG @TomRedingtonFishing  

Spinnerbait Bass Fishing Tips: Bass are more pressured than ever, and everyone’s throwing the same handful of baits. In this deep-dive, Bassmaster Classic champ Edwin Evers breaks down why you’re not getting bit on a spinnerbait—and the exact “new rules” that make it dominate again for bigger bites instead of dink-grinding on finesse. What you’ll learn: • How Edwin adjusts for pressure: when to speed up, downsize, and go more subtle instead of slowing down • Blade selection made simple: when double willow vs mixed blades gets more commits • The “different look” advantage: how to clean up behind the chatterbait crowd down the bank • Weight choices from shallow muddy water to heavier, deeper/offshore applications (including 1-oz style) • Color and profile shortcuts (including his confidence shad/white-style options) • Trailer/trailer-hook decisions: when they help, when they hurt hookups and landing • Retrieve cadence: burn, steady, slow-roll, and when to change speed mid-cast to trigger the bite Guest: Edwin Evers — Bassmaster Classic & MLF Redcrest champion; multi-time tour winner; power-fishing specialist and spinnerbait authority. Spinnerbaits Edwin designed for Berkley (Tackle Warehouse affiliate link, no cost to you, helps support the channel): https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/catpage-BERKS.html?from=TRFISH  Watch the full video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomRedington Follow Catch More Bass — new episodes every Monday at 2 PM CT. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catch-more-bass/id1842586566 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QGQyLEtWoErDF6vD7igy3 Follow Edwin Evers: YT @EdwinEversFishing · IG @edwinevers2 · FB @EdwinEversFishing  Pecans: https://www.edwineverspecans.com/ 

January feels like winter, but it’s really the start of prespawn — and the biggest bass are often the first ones sliding shallow. While a lot of anglers stay out deep chasing numbers on the same pressured fish, this episode is about getting ahead of the curve: fishing shallow on stable or warming trends for fewer bites, but bigger bites. You’ll hear the exact 5-bait rotation I lean on in January for shallow prespawners, plus when I abandon the bank game and switch to two deep “cold-front” backup baits when a brutal snap shuts the moving bite down. We also clear up a major misconception: water temp by itself doesn’t matter nearly as much as the trend — whether the lake is warming or cooling — and how that changes where bass position on flats vs. the first drop. What you’ll learn: • Why January is prespawn in a lot of the country — and why big bass move first • The shallow “big bite” mindset: fewer bites, better fish • How warming trends spread fish out vs. cold fronts stacking them up • Where to fish in the backs of creeks: flats, ditches, and the first drop nearby • Spinnerbait rules for winter prespawn (single Colorado vs. double willow and when) • Jig adjustments for cold fronts: weight, bottom-contact retrieve, and soaking key spots • When a squarebill or lipless becomes the only bait they’ll touch • When to bail out and go deep: the two backup baits for the nastiest cold snaps Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/A5xiNhTwotQ Follow Catch More Bass — new episodes every Monday at 2 PM CT. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLJHIrTVplvfzK7I8FEog0BXmrt83Yc3T  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catch-more-bass/id1842586566 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QGQyLEtWoErDF6vD7igy3 Follow Tom: IG @TomRedingtonFishing  

Fishing tips for Largemouth bass: If docks are everywhere on your lake but you’re not getting consistent bites, you don’t need “more docks” — you need a better plan. Bassmaster Elite Series pro Shane LeHew breaks down dock fishing the way he actually thinks about it: which docks are worth your time, where the fish sit as conditions change, and how to make the casts that reach the ones everyone else leaves behind. What you’ll learn: • How Shane chooses floating vs. pole docks based on season and water clarity (clear/prespawn vs stained/ambush) • Why sun + shade can make (or kill) the floating-dock bite • The “first cast goes to the hardest hole” rule — and why rushing docks costs bites • Shane’s core dock baits: 3/8–1/2 oz skipping jig, plus wacky/finesse options when conditions demand it • How far to stay off in clear water, and why skipping beats pitching for spooky fish • Where bass set up on cable/crossmember docks (front structure vs. backside “hardest to reach”) Guest: Shane LeHew — Bassmaster Elite Series pro; lifelong dock fisherman (Lake Norman roots); known for precision skipping and “hardest-cast-first” dock approach. Watch the full video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomRedington Follow Catch More Bass — new episodes every Monday at 2 PM CT. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catch-more-bass/id1842586566 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QGQyLEtWoErDF6vD7igy3 Follow Shane LeHew: @ShaneLeHewFishing

Bass Fishing Tips: Struggling to land true giants? In this episode, we break down why most anglers never catch big bass—and the three practical fixes that actually work. These aren’t random tips; they’re field-tested lessons from years guiding on Texas’ Lake Fork, one of the country’s top big-bass fisheries. What you’ll learn: • Why catching quality numbers first leads to more big fish • How to use swimbaits opportunistically instead of grinding all day • Where the biggest bass really live—and why it’s not the obvious spots • The bonus timing windows when big ones finally feed • Real-world examples that prove these rules across any lake or season Watch the full video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomRedington Follow Catch More Bass — new episodes every Monday at 2 PM CT. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catch-more-bass/id1842586566 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QGQyLEtWoErDF6vD7igy3 Follow Tom: IG @TomRedingtonFishing