The best vertical tactic for smallmouth bass is drop-shot rigging. Kim Stricker and Jonathon VanDam demonstrate this presentation for big fat Sturgeon Bay smallmouths. Later, Kim and his son Danny scuba dive to the bay bottom to validate the pattern among the hefty bronzebacks.
Strike King 4.25″ KVD Dream Shot Worm – https://bit.ly/3qO97b4
Color: KVD Magic
Lazer Trokar Light Wire Finesse Worm Hook – https://bit.ly/3kIzfQV
Size: 1/0
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Size: 3/8 oz..
Seaguar “Tatsu” Fluorocarbon Line (Leader) -https://bit.ly/3sNyYAr
Size: 8# Test
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Color: Flash Green Size: 20# Test
Team Lew’s Pro Speed Stick Spinning Rod – https://bit.ly/3HvtDmL
Length: 7′ Action: Medium
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Model: TLC2000
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Equipment …
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