It's not often people use the terms power fishing and finesse fishing together but here is one time it definitely applies.
The folks at Z-man Fishing came up with a new twist on their original chatterbait to be used any time bass are chasing smaller forage as bass pro Stephen Browning discusses below!
I can think of several applications where this will shine this season...
Do you ever have moments when you're looking for a different power presentation around shallow or submerged grass?
I know I have and there is one type of bait that I have never even thought of using even though it's been around for decades.
The wakebait is one lure that can definitely "fit the bill".
And since you normally fish it on a steady or slightly erratic retrieve, it's almost like you're surface cranking for bass :)
Take a moment and listen to bass pro John Cox explain how he uses a wakebait to trigger explosive strikes as he probes the grass flats...
Ready to try the wakebait for shallow cranking?
Rig one up on your favorite rod & braided line, cast around shallow cover, start cranking and hold on!
Springtime can be a great time to catch lots of decent size bass as they begin there move across the flats in search of their spawning areas. Spring is also a time when lots of weather fronts cross our favorite bassin' lakes sending our prey in search of deeper water.
Man-made ditches, natural drains & creek channels traversing across the flats often provide that deeper water haven front-shocked bass seek.
Finding the key areas along the depression's path and probing those spots with yo-yo'd lipless crankbaits can often mean the difference between a day of just fishing or catching bass.
Take a moment, watch the following video and see what I mean :)
The first time I saw a spinnerbait (a McCollum's Bush Hog), I thought it was one of the strangest baits I had ever seen. After a little research however, I bought a few and it quickly became my go to lure during my early bassin' days.
After years of research and experimentation, I learned many of the details of different spinnerbait components and construction that have helped make it one of the more versatile baits in the box.
I only wish one of the early spinnerbait experts provided a synopsis of that info so my learning processed was quicker.
It just so happens bass pro Jason Christie has done just that creating a fantastic video breaking down all aspects of the spinnerbait including:
Why is the Rapala Shad Rap often referred to as the king of winter crankbaits?
