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2020, Largemouth Bass - Fishing Hot Weather in Florida
Capt. Nick Kefalides shares his approach to bagging trophy-sized big Florida bass in hot weather, focusing on Lake Toho and various cover structures. He analyzes tackle and rigs, focusing on early morning action on grass flats, shell beds, offshore grass beds, brush piles, and rocky spots.
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2019, Largemouth Bass - Fishing Shallow Water Heavy Cover
Capt. Nick Kefalides is a skilled Florida bass fishing expert who specializes in understanding seasonal variations in big bass behavior, habitat changes, and forage food presentations. In his In The Spread videos, he teaches how to fish for bass in shallow water and heavy cover, focusing on the best lakes and lures for big fish.
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2019, Live Bait Fishing PreSpawn Florida Largemouth Bass
Trophy bass feed aggressively before spawning stress depletes energy, but this brief window demands understanding where fish stage during transition. Captain Nick Kefalides explains wild shiner rigging for Lake Tohopekaliga's weed edges, why trolling open grass beds locates scattered prespawn fish, and how structure presentation differs from bedding-phase approaches.
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2018, Fishing Deep Water for Suspended Largemouth Bass
Strip mine bass suspend at thermoclines in 20 to 30 feet, ignoring shallow structure most anglers target automatically. Captain Nick Kefalides explains why temperature and oxygen layers concentrate fish at specific depths in water reaching 60 feet, how electronics reveal suspended bass positioning, and what vertical presentation techniques keep lures in strike zones.
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2018, Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing with Streamers
Tailwater smallmouth position predictably based on dam generation schedules, shifting between zones as flows change. Learn how water releases affect bass movement, what target zones produce during varying flows, and how streamer size and color selection matches feeding habits in Tennessee's Holston River and similar tailwater systems.
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2018, Shoal Bass Fishing Gear Basics
River bass fishing for shoal bass and smallmouth demands gear handling current, rocky structure, and aggressive fighting behavior absent in lake fishing. Chad Bryson covers entry-level conventional and fly fishing equipment, explaining why river-specific tackle matters, what rod and reel specifications work across applications, and when flies outperform conventional lures in southern river shoals.
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2018, Top Water Fishing Florida Largemouth Bass
Early fall creates prime topwater bass conditions in Central Florida's shallow lakes when cooling temperatures trigger aggressive feeding in thick vegetation. Captain Nick Kefalides explains staying weedless while fishing topwater through hyacinth and hydrilla, boat positioning for accessing productive edges, and presentation techniques that produce explosive strikes during this transitional seasonal period.
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2021, Early Spring Bass Fishing on Lake Guntersville
Early spring bass fishing in Lake Guntersville offers numerous approaches and unique locations. The lake's depth varies depending on the location, with shallow water upriver and deeper water around mid and lower rivers. Water temperature also plays a significant role, with warmer shallow water allowing early spawning and winning tournaments above the BB Comer Bridge.
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2021, Expectations For a Bass Fishing Guide
Bass fishing trips with a guide can be a learning experience, focusing on improving skills rather than just catching fish. A good guide can teach trivial aspects like bait and electronics, making the day enjoyable and enhancing the overall experience. Despite the challenges, guiding on Lake Guntersville ensures a successful and enjoyable experience.
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2021, Fall Bass Fishing - Crank Baits
Fall bass fishing is more active, with fish more willing to chase and work crank baits around channel edges, creek beds, and thin grass. Matching hatch size is crucial for feeding. Bass follow bait to river channel edges, and running crank bait at a 45-degree angle can be a deadly presentation.
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2021, Summer Bass Fishing - Retrieve Speed with Mike Gerry
Speed of retrieve is crucial in bass fishing, especially during peak summer months when frog bites are imminent. To set the hook, gather up your line quickly and change speeds and tempo multiple times. Using the correct reel and understanding the speed of the frog are essential for success. Considering the speed of the reel and the speed at which you work the frog is also crucial.
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2020, Winter Bass Fishing - Hard Targets
Winter bass fishing is the best due to cold water driving largemouth bass to hard targets like rock, bridges, or wood. Utilizing a Lowrance structure scanning and expanding the view on the Lowrance side scan about 60-80 feet can help locate key targets. Hard targets are darker in color and are often found in rock or stumpy bottom areas. During winter, bass will suspend for safety around cover and feed as needed.
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2020, Understanding the Shad Spawn to Catch More Bass
Shad spawn in spring brings small fish for bass to feed on, marking a significant milestone in bass fishing. As water warms into the 70s, bass chase aggressively, consuming shad as prime forage. This shift in bait preferences allows for more aggressive and fun bites, especially in deeper lakes with large deep schools of bass.
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2020, Cold Water Bass Fishing - Mike Gerry
In winter, the length of the strike zone changes with water temperature, with colder water causing a shorter strike zone. Anglers should cover water quickly and use accurate electronics to read water temperature. Bass' strike zone narrows between 40-50 degrees, increasing with temperature. Water temperature in the 70s is their preferred active temperature, especially on cloudy days.
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2020, Winter Bass Fishing Water Level Changes with Capt. Mike Gerry
Water levels in winter are constant and unpredictable, making it crucial for fisherman to adjust their fishing techniques. As water levels rise, fish migrate to new areas, while when they drop, they group together. Rattle traps are effective baits in rising water, with color being crucial. Clear water near the bank is also beneficial. In falling water, crank bait is a good choice, but angle is important for successful bites.
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2019, Bass Fishing the Winter Transition with Capt. Mike Gerry
The dead period between fall and winter bites is crucial for accurate fishing decisions. Factors like depth, structure, bait, and watercolor influence fishing locations. Water temperature drops, fish move to warm water, and key structures like grass and stumps affect fishing locations. Reaction baits like jerks and rattles are effective during this period.
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2019, Sculling for Bass with Dwayne Hickey
Pitchin and flippin is a popular technique used by bass anglers to catch big bass. It involves using a flat bottom boat, scullin paddle, and a 7 or 8-weight fly rod. The technique is effective in areas with ten feet or less of bass and can be used during cold winter or moon periods. The best times for sculling are March and April, with night sculling from May through September.
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2019, Winter Bass Fishing Lake Guntersville with Capt. Mike Gerry
Cold winter fishing for bass requires finding deep points in lakes like Guntersville. These points provide easy habitats, ambush bait, and hold oxygen. Survey the bottom for depth change and look for structures like deep stumps and shell beds. Fish from the deepest area to the top, using trolling motors with spot lock to stay on top.
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2019, Understanding Bass Fishing Spots
Understanding your bass fishing spot and its natural details, such as points, contour drops, and depths, can help expand your catch. Bass move to similar locations within close proximity, and using tools like Lowrance Structure Scan or Navionics mapping can save time and motor hours.
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2019, Keys to Deep Crank Bait Fishing for Largemouth Bass
Deep cranking bass lures requires proper equipment, including rods, reels, electronics, a boat with a trolling motor (Spot Lock), and understanding angles. Proper setup with the right reel speed, length, and line size is crucial. Lowrance electronics and Minn-Kota's Spot Lock trolling motor are essential for successful deep cranking.
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