Bass tournament pro Alton Jones won the 2008 Bassmaster Classic with jigs, but the Texas angler is equally skilled at using spinnerbaits. At this time of year, he carries more spinnerbaits than jigs in his tackle box because they may be the most versatile bass lures of spring and early summer. Here are three tactics and modifications that the champ relies on to get the most out of a spinnerbait.
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Ever see one of these in your smallmouth creek?5
That's pretty cool.
The Big One4
Awesome fish.
Hooked Blue Shark1
Awesome. I have always wanted to go deep sea fishing. When I see pictures of those monsters it gets my blood pumping
fish5
Nice looking smallmouth
Going Deep in the Name of Bass Research10
That is really cool. Great research.
Fishin' in Baghdad,Iraq2
Keep up the hard work. God Bless.
Nice Smallmouth2
Thanks. He often does better than I do.
Three Spinnerbait Tips from Bass Pro Alton Jones8
Bass tournament pro Alton Jones won the 2008 Bassmaster Classic with jigs, but the Texas angler is equally skilled at using spinnerbaits. At this time of year, he carries more spinnerbaits than jigs in his tackle box because they may be the most versatile bass lures of spring and early summer. Here are three tactics and modifications that the champ relies on to get the most out of a spinnerbait.
Vary the Retrieve
Great tip. I also like to add trailer hooks if the fish are missing strikes.
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