1. KVD only uses finesse rigs for cleanup.
To get the last few bites outta a spot:
> I realized just how effective these techniques were at revitalizing a worn-out fishing spot. Since then, cleaning up with finesse has become a regular part of my game.
Dropshot, Neko, Shakey, Ned. Hole up — NED? KVD??
> I’ll never give up my trusty tubes in the Great Lakes, but I have certainly made room for a dedicated Plano Edge Utility Box of Ned Ochos and
Tour Grade Ned Heads in my boat.
> The Ned is also a huge player in Central U.S. lakes and Ozark Mountain impoundments. If you’re facing clear water with clean, rocky bottoms on mixed-species lakes, the Ned rig is a cleanup king.
2. Kinda emotional post from Matty Herren.
It’s about the Reaction Innovations Spicy Beaver.
Okay, no, it’s about reflecting on his 2019:
> The 2019 season has been a roller coaster of a year that, in many ways, became the best year of my career. I’ve built closer relationships with sponsors and B.A.S.S., built friendships that have become more like brotherhood and learned a lot about the industry along the way.
3. Stacheman “Seth” Feider says he still shoots his old shotgun best.
Pretty sure that could never be true with feeshn rods, but if you’re still killin’ it with a 100% fiberglass wiggle-stick lmk!
4. Brent Chapman fixed his shoulder without surgery.
Body alignment and some training. Outstanding. My daughter had a ton of leg pain in sports, got her some insoles to even out her feet, pain gone. #works
5. Larry Nixon 2 days ago.
Hope you’re all healed up soon Larry!
6. Spotted: Rick Clunn smilin’.
Makes at least 2x I’ve seen him smile in 20+ years:
Hahaha you know it’s true! Love ya Rick….
7. You watching Zona’s and Mercer’s new shows?
DVR ’em yo! Outdoor Channel…and selected bus stops…HAHAHA kiddin’!
8. College Classic angler Cody Huff fishes the Jigging Rap.
Like I’ve said, this “secret” is getting out:
> A Jigging Rap is great for getting in the face of bass that are chewing on really deep schools of bait in say 40-90′ of water.
Jigging Raps are small finesse-looking lures but pretty heavy at 5/8- and 7/8-oz – so they fall vertically below the boat fairly fast.
> I tie mine to 12-lb line…the whole key is spotting the deep schools of shad on your sonar screen with bass feeding on them. I usually look for this kind of mid-winter action in the biggest creeks on the reservoir.
9. TX: First BFL had record number of boats.
Rayburn, 230 boaters x 2 = 460 peeps. Community holes were like:
Hahaha!
Congrats to LA’s Kevin Lasyone who won the deal innerestin’ly with the only 20+ limit (20-08). Caught most of his fish on a Rat-L-Trap and a V&M Thunder Shad on a Lazyman weighted swimbait hook.
[Post on FLWFishing, could not link it….]
10. CA: Now’s the time for giants in NoCal.
Clear Lake: