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fisherchad

lipless crankbait secrets that catch more bass

Been throwing lipless cranks for years and these three techniques cover almost every situation you'll face: 1️⃣ Basic Retrieve (1-8 feet) Steady retrieve with occasional twitches. Keep it just off the bottom. Use 1/4 oz in super shallow, 1/2 oz deeper. Perfect for flats and gradual banks. 2️⃣ Yo-Yoing (8-20 feet) Let it sink to bottom, rip it up, let it fall again. Repeat all the way back. Great around points and drop-offs where bass are chasing bait. 1/2 oz works best. 3️⃣ Ripping Through Grass Steady retrieve over submerged vegetation, then rip hard when it gets stuck. Most bites come as it breaks free or falls back down. Red baits dominate in pre-spawn. Each technique targets different depths and situations. Master all three and you'll catch bass year-round. #fishing #liplesscrankbait #bassfishing #fishingtips

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kdiaz

The only braid-to-leader knots I actually use

Been tying braid to leader for two decades now, and I've probably tried every knot out there. Lost my share of fish to bad connections early on - we've all been there, right? These days I stick to just three knots that cover 99% of my fishing situations: 1️⃣ FG Knot - Yeah, it looks intimidating on YouTube but trust me, spend an evening practicing and you'll wonder why you waited so long. Slides through guides beautifully and I've never had one fail. 2️⃣ Alberto Knot - My saltwater go-to for heavier setups. Super reliable but you absolutely must cinch it down hard. Don't baby it. 3️⃣ Double Uni - For lighter freshwater stuff when I need something quick. Not the strongest but gets the job done for panfish and smaller bass. Honestly, master these three and you're set. No need to overcomplicate things with fancy new knots every season. What's your favorite braid connection? #fishing #braidknots #fishingtips

The only braid-to-leader knots I actually use