May 2013 - Mississippi Sportsman

Swimming plastics

May 31, 2013 David A. Brown

Streamlined swimbaits like the Berkley Havoc Grass Pig, Reaction Innovations Skinny Dipper, Yum Lil’ Suzee and Yamamoto Swim Senko offer a lot of versatility for grass fishing. […]

Bobber stoppers keep heavy weights in place for punching thick mats.

Heavy handed

May 31, 2013 David A. Brown

Similar to the jig approach, but tailored for reaching deeper into the slop, punching enables anglers to scare up some mean grass action. […]

Flash and vibration — that’s why spinnerbaits are such productive offerings for bass in grass.

Spin cycle

May 31, 2013 David A. Brown

Combining flash, vibration and a large profile, spinnerbaits should always remain an active part of the grass angler’s lineup. […]

When bass push deep under matted vegetation, punching is a good way to reach them.

Guided through the grass

May 31, 2013 David A. Brown

At the Bassmaster Classic in Tulsa, Okla., the Fan Expo saw TWA Sports introduce an interesting new product with strong potential to benefit anglers fishing grassy areas. […]

Heavy jigs fall fast and any bass staking out the edge of a grass line will usually strike out of aggressive reaction.

Hackney’s approach for warm-season grass jigging is all about forcing the issue: He’ll flip the ¾-ounce version of his signature Strike King Hack Attack jig with either a Rage Craw or Twin Tail Menace Grub trailer, targeting those edges, points and gaps where fish will be looking for easy meals that don’t require much effort. […]

Running squarebill crankbaits like the Strike King KVD 2.5 next to hydrilla edges is a good way to tempt any bass holding in the grass.

Getting cranky

May 31, 2013 David A. Brown

Now, tossing a hard bait with two exposed trebles into the middle of a topped-out hydrilla bed is little more than an exercise in futility. […]

Hollow body frogs do a great job of sliding and walking across grass beds and tempting bass below.

Hop to it

May 31, 2013 David A. Brown

Is there anything more dazzling, spectacular or spellbinding in the bass fishing world than a big mossback monster blowing up on a topwater frog? It’s kind of like fishing’s Jack in the Box — can you hear that tune in your head? Da-da, da-da, da-da-da-da-da (“Pop Goes the Weasel,” if you need to Google it). […]