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targeting deep-schooled bass.
always – prefer to hang out. Ledges session and not be at all bothered by
Sounder
of old creek beds, flats and points are prime starting points.
Combos
Most of the southeast Queensland impoundments I fish are massive. With copious arms and bays to explore, my number one piece of equipment is a good quality fish- finder. This will assist with reading
Bass love little metals in chartreuse colour.
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My number two tip revolves around rods and reels. You want something that allows you to fish for a prolonged period of time, so select something light and strong. I suggest a rod around 7’, with plenty of power in the blank but a soft and sensitive tip designed to feel the tricky, tiny bites bass can sometimes have. For your reel, you want to use a size that will match and balance your rod, with a good line capacity and plenty stopping power.
Scent up
The author back in the yak, back on the dams and back into the bass.
IFive tips for targeting deep-schooled bass
AM finally back in the kayak, the bottom of the impoundments, Both combos are my go-to for bass back on the dams, back into fish- so you will be able to identify the fishing. They are strong, reliable ing and here with five tips for structure where bass often – but not and light enough to fish a 10-hour
the weight. They both have plenty of power to fight bass, while having sensitive tips that allow me to feel every bite and have full control of the lure.
My favourite combo and the one I always carry with me is the Oku- ma Cerros medium light spinning rod CER-S-701ML 7’ 2-4kg, paired with an Okuma Helios SX 30 reel. I use this to throw big lures such as heavy plastics and slugs. For light lures such as soft plastics and blades, I choose an Okuma Cer- ros light rod CER-S-701L 7’ 1-3kg, paired with an Okuma Helios SX 20 reel.
Pro-Cure Bait Scents are made from real bait and are enhanced with amino acids and bite stimu- lants. There have been plenty of times when scent has helped me catch the shutdown bass. All you need is to add a little of it, spread it on your lure of choice and give it a go – especially if you’re struggling to get the bite.
This is one to do when the fish are stubborn. You can see them on the sounder but they won’t bite no mat- ter what you throw at them.
Take the lead
Number four comes down to your leader. When targeting deep- schooled bass, it’s rare that structure will be down there, which means the chances of running your leader through something that could snap you off is minimal.
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