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Five tips for
targeting deep-
schooled bass
* from P92
For that reason I choose to use a
small diameter leader. The Platypus Stealth FC fluorocarbon is a great one for that situation – starting at 2lb and going all the way to 50lb. My favourite leaders in the range are the 6lb, 8lb and 10lb, for the days I find bigger fish.
Heavy metal
Now this tip has been a secret of mine for some time, however I have decided to share it with you. It’s no secret deep-schooled bass love met- al lures such as spoons and jigs, but those lures – particularly the main ones on the market – have been used repeatedly and somehow bass have picked up on that and learnt. Some days you may find yourself throwing those lures all day for not many bites, if any.
The TT Lures Hard Core metal lure has become a secret weapon for targeting deep- schooled bass.
This bass ate a Fish Inc. Flanker sinking stickbait.
The Okuma Cerros rod and Helios SX spin reel has become a go-to for the author on deep-schooled bass.
Bush ’n Beach Fishing, June 2020 – Page 93
This is where TT Lures Hard Core Metal lures come into play, and they have served me well. Developed for salmon, tailor, tuna and similar, they have been killing it in dams recently – especially the 20g size.
Due to their shape, you can cast them a long way, which is very im- portant when fishing deep-schooled bass. They also have a very particu- lar swimming action and bass love them.
In fact, I have had several sessions where no other spoon was working and it was a matter of changing lures for almost a fish a cast. Basi- cally all you have to do is cast as far as you can, let it sink to the bottom and work it back towards you. Use a slow roll with a stop every so often, then a fast burn and stop for a few seconds, repeat and hang on!
So, those are my five tips for tar- geting deep-schooled bass through winter. As we gain more access and less restricted travel over coming months, get yourself out there and get among our iconic Australian bass. Have a great one.
Felippe Gapski www.bnb shing.com.au


































































































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