Bass Fishing Tips: If you’re not getting bit on a drop shot, this episode will fix it. Josh Bertrand—one of the best drop-shot anglers in the sport and a full-time guide—breaks down exactly why most anglers miss bites or lose fish with this rig, and the simple adjustments that change everything.

We dig into his full system: line, leader, hooks, weights, and MaxScent baits; the right amount of movement (or no movement at all); when to power-shot with baitcasting gear; and how LiveScope changed finesse fishing forever. Whether you’re fishing for smallmouth up north or pressured largemouth out west, this episode gives you the blueprint for more bites and better hookups—straight from a pro who does it every day.

Guest: Josh Bertrand — Bassmaster Elite winner, U.S. Open Champion, and finesse specialist.

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Bass Fishing Tips: Cold water is one of the toughest times of year to get bit — but it’s also when the biggest bass show up. In this solo breakdown, I’ll show you exactly how to turn slow, frustrating winter days into real trophy opportunities. These are the three cold-water fixes that actually work: how to find bass when most anglers are lost, how to cover water fast to locate a group, and how to slow down once you find them so you keep catching.

You’ll learn how to read creek channels, identify “deep water access” spots, and pick the right lures for the conditions — from bladed jigs and crankbaits to slow, big-profile jigs. Plus, I’ll cover the key timing windows that make the difference between a blank day and your best bite of the year.

If you’ve ever struggled to get bit once the water drops below 50, this episode gives you the system that keeps producing when nothing else does.

Bass fishing tips for when the lake gets hammered and nothing’s biting, Bass Pro Tour champion Jesse Wiggins leans on one thing: his forgotten shaky head. In this episode, Jesse breaks down the exact system that’s earned him nearly half a million dollars—why this rig still shines when forward-facing sonar, minnow baits, and drop-shots fall flat, plus the gear, retrieves, and subtle tweaks that keep him catching fish when others blank.

What you’ll learn: • Why the shaky head still catches fish on pressured lakes and cold fronts • Exact rod, reel, line, and head Jesse trusts for consistent hookups • The retrieve and cadence that make this rig deadly when others quit • Seasonal rules for docks, rocks, and blind spawners • Key adjustments—head angle, hook size, trailer length—that get bites in clear or stained water • Common mistakes anglers make with shaky heads and how to fix them

Guest: Jesse Wiggins — MLF Bass Pro Tour pro; multi-time national champion; finesse and spotted-bass expert.

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Tom's bass fishing tips episode 1. Cold water and short bite windows make December bass fishing tough—but it’s also one of the best times to locate winter and early pre-spawn spots before everyone else. In this episode, Tom breaks down the five best baits for December bass fishing that actually produce, plus one bonus bait that keeps getting bites when nothing else will. Whether you’re fishing grass, rock, docks, or deep structure—with or without forward-facing sonar—Tom shares exactly what works right now and how to fish it.

What you’ll learn: • When and where a Frittside 5 or Dime crankbait outperforms everything else • How to fish a bladed jig in winter grass and docks to find spring spots early • Why the flutter spoon still crushes even without LiveScope • How to fish a jighead minnow from bank to boat, scoping or blind casting • The soft-glide swimbait retrieve that consistently calls up giants • A bonus drop-shot setup that gets bit on post-front, bluebird days • Color, retrieve, and line adjustments that actually matter in cold water

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When bass fishing, if you’re seeing fish on your LiveScope but can’t make them bite, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for. Drew Gill—widely regarded as the most advanced LiveScope bass fishing pros in the game—breaks down how to actually read what’s on your screen, identify bass from trash fish, and trigger bites from stubborn, pressured fish.

What you’ll learn: • How Drew dials in LiveScope settings for a fast, honest picture (no filters, no lag) • How to read fish posture and movement to tell bass from everything else • The cues that reveal which fish are active and catchable • Why “pretty” screens cost you bites—and what a productive picture really looks like • Drew’s process for casting angles and bait selection once he finds the right fish • How to work stubborn bass until they commit, even under pressure

Guest: Drew Gill — MLF Bass Pro Tour elite level forwardfacing sonar specialist and one of the most open pros in bass fishing when it comes to sharing real LiveScope details.

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If you’re not catching fish, it’s tough to know—are you in the wrong spot, or throwing the wrong bait? Bass fishing superstar Jason Christie breaks down his shallow-water power-fishing system so you can quit guessing, pick the right lure, and find bass fast.

What you’ll learn: • His exact thought process for choosing spinnerbaits, bladed jigs, swim jigs, crankbaits, jigs, Texas rigs, jerkbaits, topwaters, frogs, and finesse baits • How to match lure type to cover, water color, and season • When he’s hunting for numbers vs. big bites • The baits he uses to find active fish quickly in new water • How he resets when a cold front or muddy water shuts things down • Common bait-choice mistakes that kill bites—and his fast fixes

Guest: Jason Christie — Bassmaster Classic champion; multiple Elite Series wins; renowned shallow-water power-fishing specialist

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Bass fishing doesn’t have to be complicated. Keith Poche proves it — winning with a simple, repeatable system built around a few proven baits and the right kind of water. No lure overload, no second-guessing, just the confidence to keep things simple and catch more fish.

What you’ll learn: • How Keith finds overlooked backwaters and creeks that keep reloading • The exact baits he trusts anywhere in the country • When to stay put vs. move — reading depth, flow, and water color • His go-to gear setup (rods, line, hooks) for shallow-water success • How simplicity beats technology and overthinking • The small-boat advantages that help him reach winning fish

Guest: Keith Poche — MLF champion; shallow water specialist; proven winner with a simplicity-first approach.

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Most bass fishing anglers grab finesse baits when the bite gets tough. Zack Birge goes against the grain—he ties on a buzzbait to keep power-fishing alive in cold, pressured water. In this episode, he breaks down how this overlooked lure still finds fish fast, triggers big bites, and unlocks new lakes when nothing else will.

• Cool-water buzzbait rules that work into the low-50s • How sound, trailer drag, and retrieve speed change the bite • The rod, reel, and braid setup that keeps big ones pinned • Wire and track tweaks so it runs true around wood and grass • When to switch to a bladed jig—and when to keep the buzzer in hand • Target lanes, boat angles, and “find-’em-fast” passes that show where quality lives

Guest: Zack Birge — Major League Fishing pro, Oklahoma hammer, and power fishing specialist

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