The Starting Spot: International Co-angler Champion, Guide to Bass Jigs, and Trailer Hitch Maintenance

In this edition of The Starting Spot:

-I don’t mean to slight the pro champion of the Toyota Series Championship on Grand Lake. Congratulations to Roger Fitzpatrick. But did you know that for the first time ever, this event, which includes anglers from all over the world, now has an international champion? Italian angler Giovanni Ceccarelli is the co-angler champion.

-Yes, Bassmaster Elite pro Keith Combs will always be known for his master-level skill with a deep crankbait, but I can assure you he can catch them really well with a lot of different techniques. In this article he lays out a beginner’s guide to fishing jigs—but there are tips for anglers of all levels here.

-I’m a big fan of taking care of the variables within my control. Fishing has plenty of variables that I can’t do anything about. And paying attention to routine maintenance of things that often of unnoticed, can really pay off. When was the last time you really inspected your trailer hitch, let alone performed any maintenance on it?

Italian angler Ceccarelli earns co-angler win in Toyota Series Championship

by Jody White

The beginner’s guide to jigs

by Keith Combs

Trailer Hitch Maintenance Made Simple

by Kyle Peterson

From a video on Wirde2Fish.com: Keeping your truck’s trailer hitch clean and functional is one of the simplest ways to protect your towing setup. In this video, Kyle Peterson shares his straightforward approach to regular hitch maintenance that keeps everything moving smoothly and prevents long-term damage.

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