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Crankbait Fishing Lake Guntersville for Springtime Bass
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2018Apr 17
Gerald Swindle favors using subtle balsa crankbaits for bass when the water is cold; he believes their tight wiggle and muted action better mimic the subtle movements of shad in these systems during the winter and spring months. The Rapala DT 6 in Demon color is deadly on the Tennessee River’s Lake Guntersville during the prespawn period, so Swindle commits full days to fishing just this lure based on its proven effectiveness. FEATURED TACKLE: -Rapala DT Series Crankbaits (Size 6 in the Demon Color): https://wired2.fish/RapalaDT6 -Humminbird SOLIX 15 CHIRP MEGA SI GPS: https://wired2.fish/SOLIX15 -Humminbird SOLIX 12 CHIRP MEGA SI GPS: https://wired2.fish/HumminbirdSOLIX12 -Humminbird LakeMaster Plus Digital Charts (Southeast States): https://wired2.fish/LakeMasterCharts -Minn Kota Ultrex i-Pilot Link Trolling Motor: https://wired2.fish/MinnKotaUltrex He targets grassline edges on points adjacent to deeper water during this time. They’re intersection points that gather schools of bass in transition between winter haunts and spawning flats, and a crankbait is the best way to contact these fish and trigger bites. Rather than change lures to adjust for changes in depth, Swindle keeps the DT 6 in play while adjusting line size to get the bait deeper or shallower for the situation. He also digs into the details on how he fishes the bait around eelgrass to prevent fouling. OTHER GEAR: -Toyota Tundra: https://wired2.fish/ToyotaTundra -LEER Locker Truck Cap Storage: https://wired2.fish/LEERLocker -LEER 100XQ Sport Cap: https://wired2.fish/LEERTruckCap -Quantum Smoke S3 Casting Rod: https://wired2.fish/QuantumSmokeS3Rod -Quantum Smoke S3 Casting Reel: https://wired2.fish/QuantumSmokeS3Reel -Sunline Shooter Fluorocarbon Line 12, 14, 16-lb test: https://wired2.fish/SunlineFluorocarbon -T-H Marine G-Force Trolling Motor Handle: https://wired2.fish/GForceHandle -T-H Marine KVD Kong Electronics Mount: https://wired2.fish/THKongMount -Rapala® Lures Nordic Hooded Sweatshirt: https://wired2.fish/RapalaNordicSweat... ========= ABOUT US: ========= Wired2fish is one of the most popular recreational fishing brands in the world. We have an extensive library of freshwater fishing tips, fun fishing videos, fishing tackle reviews and a lot more. We post some of the coolest fishing pictures and videos on our social channels. If you love fishing and are wired2fish like we are, we’d love to have you be a part of our community! #bassfishing #wired2fish #fishing SUBSCRIBE for more awesome fishing tips! ►► https://goo.gl/44UcI6 • Come Fishing with Us! ►► https://goo.gl/ofGwBq • Our Most Popular Fishing Tips! ►► https://goo.gl/A0MvJb • Bass Fishing Videos! ►► https://goo.gl/bnPXPv • Crappie and Panfish Fishing Videos! ►► https://goo.gl/u3KlQ4 • All our Playlists! ►► https://goo.gl/A7HEkY • Wear Your Love of Fishing with Pride! ►► https://goo.gl/rlglKF ================================== FOLLOW US HERE AS WELL ================================== website: http://www.wired2fish.com instagram:   / wired2fish_official   facebook:   / wired2fish   twitter:   / wired2fish   apparel: http://www.wired2fishgear.com =================================

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