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Cranking in the Winter

February 23, 2018 by Clark Wendlandt

Throwing a crankbait in the winter months can catch a lot of big fish. The key is you want a crankbait that does not have a lot of wobble to it, something that runs really tight. I like to throw a Strike King Lucky Shad this time of year. It can go anywhere from four to ten feet, depending on the line set up you have and it has a nice steady retrieve. This isn’t a bait you crank real wildly, just make a nice steady retrieve. When fishing like this, you’re looking for stretches where fish can suspend, sometimes bluffs, sometimes rocky. And I like to use a light crankbait rod because these baits can sometimes be pretty heavy to throw. Enjoy these cold fishing days and catch a lot of bass. The dog days of summer will be here before we know it!

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Square Bill Crankbaits

January 18, 2018 by Clark Wendlandt

I’m a power fisherman, and one of my very favorite baits to power fish with is the square bill crankbait. The one I throw probably more than any other is the KVD 1.5 Square bill. As far as colors go, I usually like something in a shad color or chartreuse or sometimes crawfish. These baits are extremely versatile. It’s a bait you wind pretty fast because when you wind it, it actually moves back and forth and doesn’t track perfectly true, but that is part of what makes the bait really good. Square bill crankbaits also come in lots of different sizes depending on how deep you want to fish. It’s an extremely versatile bait, and during the fall when they are keying on shad, it’s a must-throw.

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Targeting Bluegill Spawn for Bass

July 21, 2017 by Clark Wendlandt

A great way to catch bass in the summer is targeting the bluegill spawn. The time is right when the water is warm and the moon is full or new. Fishing for blue gill is fun too. I love catching bluegill, but you can also catch big bass that are feeding on those spawning bluegill. Bluegill spawn in warm, shallow muddy-looking flat bays. My favorite way to fish the bluegill spawn is topwater, moving down the bank quickly. But if there is a lot of cover, try a swim jig. I like the Strike King Hack Attack Heavy Cover Swim Jig with a Rage Craw trailer. It runs shallow and looks a lot like a blue gill. You might move your rod a little to put inflection in the bait, but basically just reeling it in works well. If fish are not chasing topwater or swim jigs, try an Ocho rigged whacky style pitched up in shallow water. You can catch some really big fish during the bluegill spawn. covering a lot of water and using the right baits.

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2 days ago

To say I’m thrilled about catching a limit today, would be an understatement. I had 5 fish for 9-15, putting me in 21st place! Let’s get em’ tomorrow. #teamoutdoors #rangerboats #yamahaoutboards #powerpole #thmarineteam #garminpri #fishgarmin #truetimber #strikeking #sunline #ownerhooks #lithiumpros #basselite ... See more

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3 days ago

My assessment after practice here in Knoxville Tennessee... I had some good days and some bad during practice. I’ll be looking for a limit tomorrow! #bassmaster #bassnation #rangerboats #teamoutdoors #yamahaoutboards #powerpole #thmarineteam #garminpro #truetimber #strikeking #sunline #ownerhooks #lithiumpros ... See more

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1 week ago
Fishing & Hunting Texas

The Strike King Lure Company Cut-R worm is one of my go-to baits. It’s versatile and catches a lot of fish! #strikeking

The Strike King® Rage Tail™ Cut-R Worm is a soft bait with a crazy streak. It sports a Rage flange on its tail for increased action, and in fact, this tail design boasts the fastest tail flicker rate of any worm on the market. Incredibly versatile, this worm is ideal for flipping and pitching, Texas and Carolina rigging, and even straight swimming retrieves on a weighted or unweighted hook. No matter how you fish it, you'll wonder how you ever caught fish without it. Infused with organic coffee scent, which attracts and holds the bite while masking human scent.

Strike King's most versatile worm yet
Rage flange on tail for increased action
Fastest tail flicker rate of any on the market
Infused with coffee scent attractant

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1 week ago
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As we’ve taken the past few days to reflect on my mom’s life, we’ve come across a lot of great memories through old pictures. My mom was the life of the party, had a contagious laugh, and very importantly to me and my brother, was always willing to go fishing or hunting with us. Swipe through to see some serious short shorts, bowl hair cuts, and mustaches... ... See more

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My mom passed away yesterday to go be with Jesus in heaven. The angels are singing there now. She gave me my competitive spirit and gave me every opportunity I could ever want in life. She was a remarkable person, kind-hearted, generous and always interested in others. As we are celebrating her life as a family, we really appreciate the love and support we are receiving. Thank you! ... See more

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1 week ago

Congratulations to Bryan New! Awesome tournament and what a way to start your Bassmaster Elite Series career. 🔥 #bassnation #bassmaster

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Fishing & Hunting Texas

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Clark Wendlandt and Frank Talley share how Frank caught a few extra fish last season that he doesn't think he'd have caught without one special thing. #bassfishing #thmarine #teamoutdoors #rangerboats #fishgarmin ... See more

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1 week ago

Watching BASS LIVE on FS1 this morning! Who do you think is going to take home the trophy later today? #bassmaster Bassmaster

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2 weeks ago
Bassmaster

I won’t be out there today, but I’ll be watching! Tune in to FS1 and bassmaster.com today for LIVE coverage. It’s going to be a great fishing day on the St. John’s River.

Bassmaster LIVE on FS1 today! The field is cut to the Top 50 and the Top 10 are on camera. Follow along with all the action on Day 3 of the AFTCO Bassmaster Elite at the St. Johns River.

1. Gary Clouse (45-1)
2. Derek Hudnall, DBH Fishing LLC (38-5)
3. Greg Hackney (35-1)
4. Matt Herren (33-12)
5. Mark Menendez (33-7)
6. Buddy Gross Fishing (33-5)
7. Cliff Prince (32-8)
8. Pro Angler Mike Huff (32-6)
9. Bryan New Fishing (32-3)
10. Patrick Walters Fishing (32-3)

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2 weeks ago
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Well I barely missed the cut line today so we are packing up and heading back to what I hear is pretty icy weather in Texas. It was a fun week, but I just never could get the big ones to bite. Look at the third picture to see the look of someone trying to get a 7 pounder on a bed to bite... spoiler alert... I didn’t catch her. Picture by Steve Bowman. #bassproshops #cabelas #truetimber #rangerboats #yamahaoutboards #powerpole #thmarineteam #garminpro #fishgarmin #strikeking #sunline #ownerhooks #lithiumpros ... See more

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2020 Bassmaster Angler of the Year

2020 Bassmaster Angler of the Year It is hard to put in to words how it feels to have the greatest accomplishment of my career occur in the context of the most chaotic year of my life, and I imagine many of yours too – 2020. But in the midst of all the chaos, my job, while disrupted for a few months, resumed after a few months thanks to the efforts made by B.A.S.S to provide a full season for us. I am so appreciative to them and my fellow anglers for pulling together to make this happen. And … Read More...

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