bassfishingnerd

I don't really get the jitters, but I certainly don't sleep as well the night before. I guess I'm just too excited.

Here in MN on the upper 'sippi the big smallies bite, even when the water is in the mid-30's. I catch MANY on large Shadraps, husky jerks, and X-raps. The best places are in slower current.

I find myself using the "tip-toe" method when the water gets hot or the fish are getting pounded!

I thought it was a different perspective on BASS and I also don't like where ESPN is taking the BASSMASTER thing. I know they are trying to grow the sport, but it will NEVER be NASCAR. I personally think FLW captures the "spirit" of what bass tournaments are really about, and not focusing on the showmanship is more what appeals to "some" of us. Just my 2-cents.

Like someone in a previous reponse said, swimming a jig is very effective. I find that it works the best sometimes over the top of vegetation where you would normally run a buzzbait. You had better hold on to your rod, because they will try to take it from you using it like that!