Unrelenting heat, prior to the onset of an El Niño winter presents a challenge to Kim and his son Danny on Florida’s Big “O”. Small bass abound, yet the element of finesse ultimately lures better quality. Strike King’s “Rage Bug” is featured.
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Aqua-Vu President, Ben Gibbs proves he’s a quick learner as Kim instructs him on the drop shot technique. The smallmouth bass throughout the clear waters of Northern Minnesota display a fondness for Strike King’s “Magnum Dream Shot Worm”.
Strike King President, John Barns accompanies Kim on Tennessee’s Lake Chickamauga in commemoration of the legendary lure company’s 50th anniversary. The “Sexy Frog” produces some explosive strikes through the matted hydrilla beds.
An early autumn phenomenon takes place across Northern Michigan lakes as schools of baitfish ascend from depths to feed on zooplankton. Schools of smallmouth bass follow right behind as Kim reveals with the help of Strike King’s “Naked Rage Blade”.
Kim and his guest, Professional Angler Kevin Vida, demonstrate the attributes of Strike King’s “Tour Grade Football Jigs and Ragetail Trailers”. Late summer largemouth bass that position along weediness is the featured pattern.



