Join us live on the water in central Vermont for this episode of New England Outdoor Life, where we dive deep into spring bass fishing tactics, pre-spawn strategies, and the hottest baits for both largemouth and smallmouth bass. Whether you're chasing bedded fish, transitioning lake trout, or post-spawn pike, we’ve got you covered with real-time insight from the boat.

🎣 Topics covered:

• Water temps and fish behavior
• Rapala Shadow Rap jerkbait cadence tips
• Best swim bait colors and rigging with Keitech Fat Swing Impact
• Ned rig setups with Fresh Baits Hellgrammites
• Football head jigs with Hula Grubs for rocky bottom fishing
• Early results from Lake Champlain and more!

🚨 Plus, a huge announcement from Sean Snover of Real Northern Bass about the launch of the New England Angler Challenge — a virtual fishing tournament with $5,000+ in cash and prizes, covering bass, lake trout, brown trout, and pike all summer long across New England!

🧠 Learn from Sean’s expert tips, weekly livestreams, and decades of experience as he helps you dominate your local waters.

🔗 Links mentioned in this episode:

• 🔥 Tournament info: NEAngler.com
• 🧢 Sean’s YouTube: youtube.com/603bass
• 🎯 Charter trips and gear: NewEnglandOutdoorLife.com
• ⚡ Fishing Trip w/Capt Matt: ThirdAlarmChargers.com

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