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Croix Rod used: Legend Tournament Bass (Hair Jig) LBTS710MLXF If youve located the fish, try these smallmouth bass baits and tactics for next year

Choosing the right lure in August is about understanding bass behavior and habitat

These are typically fished on a jig head (see below)

I fish it with a 5/16 oz

Ugly Stik Elite 2-Piece Casting Combo Designed to handle a range of bass-fishing applications, the Ugly Stik Elite 2-Piece Casting Combos include smooth 6-ball-bearing reels and highly portable rods crafted with a higher graphite content than the GX2 series

By adding a few yards of monofilament to the spool before the braid, youll give the braid something to bite into and prevent slipping