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Every Tournament Angler Needs a Tackle Shop Like This!

If you’re serious about bass fishing, fishing tournaments, or just want to visit one of the best lakes in the country – this is the tackle shop you need to see. In this video, we take you inside Guntersville Tackle & Outdoors at Goosepond, one of the most loaded and pro-driven shops on Lake Guntersville. From hard-to-find JDM baits, tournament-ready gear, and soft plastics the pros are actually…

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This might be the ONLY Worm You Will Ever NEED to Catch Bass

This might just be the only worm you’ll ever need to catch bass — seriously. In this video, I break down one of the most fish catching lures in bass fishing that still dominates tournaments – the stickbait or Senko – and modify it for flipping and pitching docks, heavy cover, and vegetation for summer bass. I can’t believe I’ve never tried this sneaky rig before because it’s so easy! If you’re…

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TOURNAMENTS Prove Pros are using this JIG to make the Top 10

The secret’s out on the scrounger jig — and it’s making serious waves in summer bass tournaments! Jacob Wheeler’s been using it, Dustin Connell won on it! In this video, we break down why pro anglers on the Bassmaster and Major League Fishing circuits are quietly using this soft-bill jig to consistently finish in the top 10. You’ll see exactly how to fish the scrounger jig for big bass in hot…

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The Fishing Industry Does NOT Want you to Know the Story of this SWIMBAIT

Is the Berkley Nessie really the best new soft glide bait for bass fishing — or is the original better? In this video, we dive into the story behind the Grow Design Flag swimbait, the Japanese bait that inspired the Berkley Nessie, and put them both to the test in an underwater swimbait showdown. You’ll see how each bait swims, how they react to different retrieves, and which one triggers more…

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ONLY if I Knew this Sooner About Crankbait Fishing

1This Crankbait Tip Will CHANGE How You Fish Forever! Most anglers are missing out on a bite that still crushes fish. In this video, I break down the biggest crankbait mistake I see—and what I wish someone told me years ago. Everyone’s throwing the latest plastic baits from Berkley, Strike King, and 6th Sense… but few realize how powerful a balsa crankbait like the PH Custom Lures Ledge 16 really…

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This Worm Rig Might Be More Deadly Than a Texas Rig!?!

This worm rig might be more deadly than a Texas Rig — and most anglers aren’t using it right. In this video, I break down a powerful and underrated worm fishing setup known as the wobble head jig (aka swing head). It’s like a Texas rig, Tokyo rig, and jighead all in one — and it’s been flying under the radar in tournament fishing. I’ll show you how to rig it with a soft plastic worm, how to fix…

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What PRO Anglers Don't tell you about the Reality of TOURNAMENT Fishing

What PRO Anglers Don’t tell you about the Reality of TOURNAMENT FishingWhat’s the real story behind tournament bass fishing in 2025? In this eye-opening interview, I sit down with Major League Fishing pro @jacobwallfishing on Lake Guntersville to talk about the side of pro fishing most people never see. We cover the real cost of competing, the struggles with sponsorship, and how tournament…

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TOURNAMENT Practice Proved THIS is the Only Lure You Need

Tournament practice on Lake Guntersville came down to one thing — dialing in the ChatterBait JackHammer. In this video, I break down how I approached pre-fishing for a bass tournament, the areas I targeted, and how small adjustments to the JackHammer setup helped me trigger bites from pressured bass. From trailer tweaks to retrieve speed and blade color, I share the on-the-water chatterbait…

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Tournaments PROVE Pros are Using this Worm Trick to Make the TOP 10

This isn’t your typical drop shot rig. In this video, we break down the tournament-winning worm setup that’s making waves — a shallow water drop shot that’s totally different from the traditional deep water finesse technique. I’ll show you exactly how to rig it, the key modifications that make it work around grass, shallow cover, and pressured fish, and the best worms to throw for maximum bites.…

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Tournaments PROVE Pros are Using this Worm Trick to Make the TOP 10

This isn’t your typical drop shot rig. In this video, we break down the tournament-winning worm setup that’s making waves — a shallow water drop shot that’s totally different from the traditional deep water finesse technique. I’ll show you exactly how to rig it, the key modifications that make it work around grass, shallow cover, and pressured fish, and the best worms to throw for maximum bites.…

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EVERY LURE I Trust to WIN TOURNAMENTS – What’s in My Bass Boat!

Tournament ready? In this video, I go through every lure I keep in my Nitro Z20 bass boat — from Chatterbaits, crankbaits, and swimbaits to soft plastics and finesse rigs. I also show you the best way to store Chatterbaits so they don’t rot and rust. Whether you’re fishing shallow, deep, or around structure, these are the proven bass fishing lures I trust to win tournaments. Perfect for anglers…

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The ONLY Texas Rig you NEED to catch Early Summer Bass

In this video, I reveal a tournament-winning trick that uses a simple Texas rig and a bait like the Strike King Rage Menace or a swimming craw to fish three different techniques — all with one rod, one reel, and one lure. Whether you want to drag, swim, or flip heavy cover, this setup will keep you efficient and fast without wasting time retying. Perfect for early summer bass fishing when you…

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PROS told me NOT to Make this JIG Video!!!! (So I Made it ANYWAY!!!)

This sneaky jig technique has been a hidden gem for catching giant bass in tournaments — and in this video, I’m revealing it all. I break down the dual-purpose jig I designed that works as a swimbait head, fluke rig, or jig worm for bottom fishing. Whether you’re targeting pressured bass, fishing deep structure, or skipping docks, this jig gives you unmatched versatility and action. I’ll show you…

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The FLAW in the Baby Jack ChatterBait No One is Talking About

The Z-Man Baby Jack Mini ChatterBait was supposed to be the ultimate finesse bladed jig — but something’s not right. In this video, we break down the flaws and overlooked issues in what should have been Z-Man’s best mini chatterbait yet. From missed design potential to performance letdowns, we compare the Baby Jack side-by-side with the original ChatterBait Mini Max and the Tackle Warehouse EVO…

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Tournaments PROVE Pros are using this Worm Secret to WIN

The wacky rig worm is dominating pro tournaments like the Bassmaster Classic and MLF Redcrest, and in this video, I’ll show you exactly how to rig it, where to throw it, and the two key secrets that top pros use to catch more bass. Whether you’re fishing spring bass around docks, targeting spawning fish, or flipping heavy cover, this finesse technique is a must-have in your arsenal. With its…

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WHY is this the Most HATED Worm RIG in Fishing?

This might be the most hated worm rig in bass fishing… but it flat-out catches fish. In this video, we dive into finesse worm fishing with the Ned Rig — a rig many anglers avoid, but one that’s deadly for spring bass fishing. I break down exactly how to rig it, the best soft plastic worms to use, and share a pro-level secret for fishing it to trigger bites from pressured and finicky bass. If…

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This Swimbait TRICK Should be OUTLAWED!!!

This sneaky swimbait rigging trick is borderline UNFAIR. In this video, I show you how to rig a soft plastic swimbait to make it swim with ultra-natural, lifelike action — even in the most pressured bass fishing conditions. You’ll get an underwater look at how it moves, learn exactly how to fish it, and see why this swimbait setup flat-out catches fish when nothing else works. If you’re tired of…