The Starting Spot: Wheeler Connell Win, Greatest Moment in Bassmaster II, Vertical Jigging Spoons for Bass

In this edition of The Starting Spot:

-This is probably the least shocking bass tournament victory of all time. Jacob Wheeler AND Dustin Connell in the same boat, working as a team, is a powerful combination. The Patriot Cup Team Event never stood a chance.

-I mentioned yesterday that B.A.S.S. is encouraging fans to vote for the Greatest Moment in Bassmaster History. Today I’m encouraging you to check out the Dave Mercer Oh-Fish-Ally Unofficial video podcast where he interviews Matt Pangrac, Carl Jocumsen, Bernie Schultz and Mark Zona to get their thoughts. Lots of fun little stories show up in these great discussions.

-Jigging spoons for bass really is an incredibly overlooked, productive technique. Check out these tips and get your jigging spoon game on track.

Wheeler, Connell roll to Patriot Cup victory

by Charity Muehlenweg

What is the greatest moment in Bassmaster history?

by Dave Mercer

4 Top Ways to Fish a Jigging Spoon for Bass

by Jeff Samsel

From a story on Lurenet.com: Jigging spoons are among the most overlooked lures for fall bass fishing, and even anglers who put them to use commonly overlook important applications. A jigging spoon’s design makes it exceptionally versatile and highly appealing to bass anytime they are relating to shad or herring.

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