Sharpshooting Suspended Bass with Jerkbaits and Live Sonar

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Sharpshooting Suspended Bass with Jerkbaits and Live Sonar

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Forward-facing sonar has upended what we thought we knew about fish behavior. For example, we now know that bass commonly suspend in open water, and with forward-facing sonar, they’re findable and highly catchable - this wasn’t the case a few years back. Pro bass angler Ott DeFoe ( / @ottdefoefishing ) combines the incredible power of forward-facing sonar with jerkbaits to attract and trigger strikes from high-riding suspended bass.
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Lure depth control is one of the keys to catching suspended bass or any fish. In this video, DeFoe finds the bass suspended between 3- to 5 feet down and selects a jerkbait that dives to the level or just above the bass. He demonstrates why you always need to scan open water - active schools of bass are often in outer space. These fish are less pressured and catchable if you can put a bait on their nose. DeFoe’s process revolves around monitoring MEGA 360 and scanning with his Humminbird MEGA Live to pinpoint fish, firing out a cast beyond the bass, getting it to depth, then working the bait naturally past them. Smash! - is how it usually goes.
Don’t stay locked into using a bait if the fish aren’t responding. If they react and eat, you have the right lure. If they ignore it, it’s time to change. Live sonar doesn’t lie. If they’re short striking, it may be time for a color change or lighter and sharper hooks, such as the VMC RedLine Hybrid trebles featured in this video. DeFoe discusses the importance of using ultra-sharp and lightweight hooks to catch short-strikers and slapping bass.
Lastly, he shares some of his go-to MEGA Live settings for targeting bass near the surface. Sight-fishing bass on MEGA Live at over 80 feet is a compelling case to depart the bank from time to time, and the early prespawn is an excellent timeframe to find bass suspended and actively feeding before they make a move shallow.
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@rodcashman4793 Жыл бұрын

That unit would be awesome to have but at my age I'll never be able to afford one. Great toll.

@clarynick Жыл бұрын

Great episode!!!

@Natec_photo Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! After seeing a few videos of what a tree looks like on mega live and owning livescope, I don’t even know how it’s an argument on which one is better. Livescope is a ton better in my opinion. 🤷🏼‍♂️

@rodcashman4793 Жыл бұрын

Ott great info. I have never used a jerk bait so really don't throw any. Always throw what I've been catching bass on. So I'll have to get one & try it. Good luck this season 👍

@Wired2Fish Жыл бұрын

Thanks Rod, good luck to you as well.

@douglasspickler4925 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video and very good job explaining the electronics.

@Wired2Fish Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it Doug! It was a cool bite. Got done cranking the bank with Ott, then he scanned out and saw some suspendos.

@johnbutler307 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for great video.

@Wired2Fish Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@kidiraq8381 Жыл бұрын

I’m actually surprised to see Otter 🦦 in for this one. I know that’s definitely not his go to “style” of fishing lol. Shallow and skinny water is where he thrives. Even when all the other 78, excluding Montgomery as well, anglers are out deep in a smallmouth lake, those two are cranking the shore for largemouth or skipping docks! 😆

@Wired2Fish Жыл бұрын

He's a versatile dude, but to your point, we filmed this squarebill video just before this jerkbait video (kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z9mietBl2cWucZs.html). He panned his FFS out and saw suspended bass and fired out a cast -- rest is history. These guys can pivot quickly.

@N2theBlue1 Жыл бұрын

@@Wired2Fish yeah in this day and time it’s impossible to stay at the top of competitive bass fishing without understanding electronics

@DavidMccallister65 Жыл бұрын

What gauge wire are you running for your electronics? I get interference on my Helix when I step on the trolling motor and I've replaced the fuse and my wires aren't touching. I thought maybe I needed a jacket on my trolling motor wires but I notice you don't have one and you're not getting interference

@Wired2Fish Жыл бұрын

Not 100% sure but usually 8 gauge tinned marine grade wire.

@michaelupchurch3769 Жыл бұрын

Is that a rapala jerk bait

@mikeworley6706 Жыл бұрын

Let's see you do that without live.

@Wired2Fish Жыл бұрын

No doubt he would have caught them beating the bank but you simply see and catch more fish with live. Especially all those ones suspended in open water beyond the boat. A jerkbait is a great bait for those fish. Pretty fun watching them react in real time. It aint for everyone thou.