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Big Bass Big Baits

October 3, 2017 by Clark Wendlandt

In the early Fall, you often see lots of big Gizzard Shad. Bass love these giant shad, and you want to go big with your set up to target these fish. When you start noticing big Gizzard Shad, think big baits. I like to use a big Strike King 3/8 oz. buzz bait with a Rage Toad on the back of it. As the water cools (even down to the 50s, you can catch them with this reeling pretty slowly. I also like big spinnerbaits or even a KVD 8.0 or 4.0. The 4.0 is smaller, but still works when bass are keying on big shad. So in the fall of the year think big baits for bass that are targeting big shad.

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Flipping – Its All About the Hook!

September 2, 2017 by Clark Wendlandt

Probably the most important part of any flipping set up is the hook you choose to use. Personally, I like a straight shank hook. I think it gives me the best hook up ratio. It’s easy to rig, and the bait stays very straight. The hook I have recently started using is an Owner Jungle Hook (with zo-wire). This hook is extremely strong. Four times stronger than other hooks with the same size wire diameter. Having smaller wire, it penetrates the fishes mouth very easily. And I have found my hook up ratio increasing dramatically since using it. It has a great keeper, keeping the head of the bait up and is by far the best hook I have seen – period.

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2017 FLW Tour

February 20, 2017 by Clark Wendlandt

Blog Lake Guntersville 2017The 2017 FLW Tour is about to kick off.  To give you an idea about some of the great fisheries we will be at this year, here’s a quick preview.  We start off at Lake Guntersville, AL, arguably one of the best five lakes in the country.  The tournament kicks off this Thursday, February 2nd.  Though the water temperatures will be cold the weights will be big.

Next up is Lake Travis, my home lake.  Most people know Travis as a lake with a ton of fish, but not many good ones.  The lake is two years removed from a severe drought, which put it more than fifty feet low.  There is all kinds of bass-holding cover there now.  It will fish as good as it ever has.

Then for our Florida stop in early March, we go to the Harris Chain.  It will probably be around the spawn, and even though I’ve heard it will fish small, I’m excited about this one because I’ve never been there, and I love going to new places.

From Florida, we head to Cumberland Lake in Kentucky.  The Tour has only stopped at this reservoir one time, and it, like Travis is just coming out of a huge drought.  What I hear is that the fishing is awesome there.  I’m looking forward to this one.

Next is our annual stop at Beaver Lake, mid to late April.  Fishing has been much better at Beaver over the last few years.  This tournament ought to be in or around the spawn and I think a lot of fish will be caught.

Then we go to the Mississippi River way north in LaCrosse, Wisconsin.  Everyone I know who has ever fished this place thinks it’s awesome. Both shallow small mouth and large mouth could win here.  This is another lake I’ve never been to, so I’m really looking forward to it.

The last stop on the tour is the Potomac River, which is probably my very favorite tournament venue.  Last time FLW fished there, I actually won the event.  It’s a power fisherman’s dream there – where lots of different patterns will emerge, but any of them could win. 

I’m extremely excited about the upcoming schedule – several places I’ve never fished and several proven fisheries that I’ve always enjoyed.  It should be a great year.

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A little Lake Whitney action with Frank Talley Fishing .
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Dreamed about this since I was a kid. Bassmaster

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As we head into 2021, I look back on 2020 with mixed emotions. So far our family has been spared the worst of 2020, and we are so sorry for those who have lost loved ones and/or livelihoods. It was a brutal year and hard to believe what people have been through. As I look back at 2020, I feel very thankful for the extra time I got to spend with family, the extra “fun” fishing and hunting I got to do, and of course winning angler of the year was pretty awesome too. So here’s to 2020 and hoping 2021 is better for everyone! I hope everybody has a safe and happy New Year celebration. ... See more

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Glenn Walker Fishing

Thanks to BASS for the write up on the autographed jersey auctions we do to fundraise funds for St. Jude and a BIG THANKS to all the anglers that provide their signed jerseys! We have Garrett Paquette’s ending soon, Clark Wendlandt’s jersey is live, Buddy Gross’s is starting tonight and Matt Herren’s is coming soon. There are MANY more anglers from BASS, BPT and FLW that have and will be providing their jerseys, thank you to each and every one of you! We just may have swung by the Feiderman’s today and got a signed jersey...

https://m.bassmaster.com/news/elite-pros-auction-jerseys-st-jude

Seth Feider Fishing Clark Wendlandt Buddy Gross Fishing Matt Herren Garrett Paquette Fishing
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Clark Wendlandt Autographed Long Sleeve Tournament Jersey | eBay

Please help raise money for St. Judes hospital by bidding on an autographed tournament jersey of mine. Thank you!

This is a Clark Wendlandt autographed long sleeve Tournament Jersey (size medium) worn during his final year on the FLW Tour. All proceeds from this auction benefit our annual St. Jude Children's Hospital fundraising campaign. If you have any questions, please let me know. Thanks! ... See more

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Merry Christmas from the Wendlandt’s! We wish you all a safe and happy holiday season.

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What’s your best double??

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Every hour from 8-5 today we are giving away everything in the photo! (They will get progressively better all day😎)

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If you’re looking for an awesome Christmas gift for an outdoorsman, these Cabela's Intensity HD Binoculars would be an awesome choice! Plus, they are on sale right now. #teamoutdoors #cabelas #bassproshops #truetimber ... See more

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#tackletiptuesday If there is one way you can really improve your fishing skills, it’s this. I taught myself to cast left handed a long time ago, and I’ll never go back! At the end of the day, do what works for you, but practice, practice, practice! #teamoutdoors #bassproshops #cabelas ... 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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