Join Wired2fish’s Ryan DeChaine and Nick Dumke in this exciting springtime fishing adventure in the northern backwoods. As the pre-spawn window narrows, the guys take advantage of the limited time before fish hit the beds. Covering water with vibrant moving baits, DeChaine and Dumke shake the rust off with tons of hooksets and laughter.
FEATURED PRODUCT (retail links)
DeChaine's Setup
• SPINNERBAIT - Berkley Power Blade Double Willow Spinnerbait, 3/8-ounce: [ Ссылка ]
• TRAILER - Rapala CrushCity Freeloader: Buy at Tackle Warehouse ([ Ссылка ])
• ROD - ARK Reinforcer Series Casting Rod, 7'2" Med Hvy: [ Ссылка ]
• ROD - ARK Invoker Pro Series Casting Rod, 7' Med Hvy: [ Ссылка ]
• REEL - Daiwa Tatula Elite Pitch/Flip Casting Reel, 7.1:1: [ Ссылка ]
• LINE - Sufix Advance Fluorocarbon, 17-pound: [ Ссылка ]
• SUNGLASSES - Costa Jose Pro 580G: [ Ссылка ]
Dumke's Setup
• BLADED JIG - Z-Man Evergreen ChatterBait JackHammer, 3/8-ounce: [ Ссылка ]
• TRAILER - Rapala CrushCity The Mayor: Buy at Tackle Warehouse ([ Ссылка ])
• ROD - 13 Fishing Omen Black III Casting Rod, 7'3" Medium Heavy: [ Ссылка ]
• REEL - 13 Fishing Inception Slide Casting Reel: [ Ссылка ]
• LINE - Sufix Advance Fluorocarbon, 17-pound: [ Ссылка ]
As fish head to the bank in the spring, any available cover can be the perfect ambush point for a bass. Structure such as lily pads, bank grass, and laydowns are key casting targets. The guys emphasize the significance of water temperature and finding the warmest areas where baitfish gather. These prime spots teem with bass, providing an excellent opportunity for continuous casting and catching.
During this outing, DeChaine and Dumke explore various moving bait options. Locking in lures such as spinnerbaits and chatterbaits allows the guys to track down groups of bass with efficiency. Loud profiles like these provide flash and vibration that aids the fish in locating the bait in dark, boggy waters.
Simplicity is the name of the game in the spring, which also goes for gear and equipment. Putting the trolling motor in the water and covering ground is most crucial. Within the video, DeChaine mentions a new survey by the Minnesota DNR, which proposes an expansion of the Catch and Release season for bass fishing, offering increased opportunities for anglers. Minnesota anglers are encouraged to participate in the survey, supporting the potential expansion of the catch and release season and ensuring the preservation of largemouth and smallmouth bass populations.
ELECTRONICS AND BOAT CONTROL (retail links)
• FISH FINDER (bow stack) - Humminbird APEX 13 CHIRP MEGA SI+: Buy at Tackle Warehouse ([ Ссылка ]), Buy at Bass Pro Shops ([ Ссылка ])
• FISH FINDER (console) - Humminbird APEX 16 CHIRP MEGA SI+: Buy at Tackle Warehouse ([ Ссылка ])
• 360 SONAR - Humminbird MEGA 360 Imaging: Buy at Tackle Warehouse ([ Ссылка ]), Buy at Bass Pro Shops ([ Ссылка ])
• LIVE SONAR - Humminbird MEGA Live Imaging TargetLock: Buy at Tackle Warehouse ([ Ссылка ]), Buy at Bass Pro Shops ([ Ссылка ])
• TROLLING MOTOR - Minn Kota Ultrex 112lb-36V Trolling Motor: Buy at Tackle Warehouse ([ Ссылка ]), Buy at Bass Pro Shops ([ Ссылка ])
• SHALLOW WATER ANCHOR - Minn Kota Raptor, 8': Buy at Tackle Warehouse ([ Ссылка ]), Buy at Bass Pro Shops ([ Ссылка ])
• BOW GRAPH MOUNT - Precision Sonar Over and Under Bow Mount for Deck: [ Ссылка ]
• CONSOLE GRAPH MOUNT - Precision Sonar Lund Pro-V Bass Smart Bracket Console Mounting System: [ Ссылка ]
• BASS BOAT - Lund 2075 Pro-V Bass: [ Ссылка ]
• MOTOR - Mercury FourStroke, 250hp: [ Ссылка ]
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