In this edition of The Starting Spot:
-This is an opportunity to make your voice as a bass angler heard and help create some data that can used for positive changes in the future. I took the survey myself. It’s easy.
-This article includes a bunch of tips about taking advantage of this time of year when schools of bass are focused on schools of shad in shallow water. Get in on that action right now.
-If you haven’t seen the underwater clips of the new Berkley Flux Gill, it’s worth checking this video out just for that. And if you have seen it, it’s worth hearing how bass pro Edwin Evers rigs and fishing this cool new bait.
by Evan Prasky
From a story on Wired2Fish.com: I’m conducting research focused on the conservation of freshwater fisheries in the United States and Canada for my PhD. To date, I’ve gathered nearly 2,000 survey responses from recreational anglers regarding threats to their fisheries and potential conservation solutions, yet the dataset is currently skewed.
by Frank Sargeant
From a story on GameAndFishMag.com: Catching a bass on every cast is mostly an angler’s dream. However, for a brief time each fall, it can become a reality on Midwest lakes where largemouths school on young-of-the-year gizzard and threadfin shad. The giant swarms of bait—thousands of fish 1 to 4 inches long—are perfectly sized for a bass banquet. During winter, feeding slows to a crawl, so as bass feel the approach of cold weather, they eat heavily knowing they have to survive on accumulated energy from fall.
by Berkley Fishing
From a video on Berkley Fishing’s YouTube channel: Join Berkley pro Edwin Evers as he shares rigging tips and expert insight on the all new MaxScent Flux Gill — designed for maximum performance in tough fishing conditions.
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