Drop Shot Rigging

Rigging is key to success!
By Luigi De Rose

The drop shot is one of the best rigs at catching bass. It might be the best for smallmouth especially when they're deeper than 10 feet. Learning how to rig a drop shot is easy once you get the hang of it. Follow these rigging tips for amazing success regardless of the time of year.

Advanced Jerkbait Fishing with Megabass Pro Nick Cousvis!

Jerkbait fishing is one of the best lures ever invented. Learning to fish one is more difficult than you think. Learn from expert angler and Megabass pro Nick Cousvis. He knows his stuff. Nick explains how to adjust the leader length to get greater depth, more action and how to target giant smallmouth bass. Jerkbaits work well on both smallmouth and largemouth. You simply have to know how to fish them.

How to become a better Bladed Jig (Chatterbait) fisherman with Brett Hite

One of the most popular baits in bass fishing is the Chatterbait. Brett Hite has made the Evergreen Jackhammer bladed jig one of the most talked about lures on the Bassmaster Tour trail. Learn from Brett Hite has he explains the finer points on using a Bladed jig.

Become an Amazing Drop Shot Angler with Cody Meyer

Another great video to help you become a better drop shot angler. One of the best techniques from Japan, drop shotting works amazing especially in autumn for giant smallmouth and largemouth.
Listen to FLW Pro Cody Meyer as he explains how he drop shot fishes and what gear he likes to use.

How to Score on Clear Water Lakes with Megabass Pro Chris Zaldain

Clear lakes can be a challenge. Clear water conditions makes traditional presentations less effective and anglers can become frustrated. Listen to BASS Elite angler Chris Zaldain as he explains some great tips on fishing clear water lakes.

3 Senko Presentations You Must Know!

The recent 2016 Walmart FLW Lake Hartwell had almost all the top 10 anglers fishing for spawning bass with a Senko. Each angler had their own special colour or brand but all of them knew how amazing Senko style baits can be around shallow bass.

Learn how to use a wacky, neko and texas rig Senko will catch bass anywhere they live.

Spinhead fishing for smallmouth bass

At the 2015 Bassmaster Classic, Casey Ashley put a spinhead into action and won the Classic when most couldn't get a bite. The spinhead is an amazing bait for smallmouth bass that are suspended or schooling on bait. Here's a recent video I did for Ontario OUT OF DOORS magazine that highlights several key factors of why the spinhead is an amazing bait for smallmouth bass.

IBASSIN's Drop Shot Guide Part 2: Off Set Hooks

Big hooks Better Bite?

By Luigi De Rose

The offset or straight shank worm hook has its roots in bass fishing. It is the original drop shot hook for largemouth and is still very popular but smallmouth guys shy away from it; that’s their mistake.  Worm hooks do have many positives especially in strength and hooking deeper.

Its difficult to find a strong hook that is thin enough to stick a big smallmouth down deep and sharp enough to pass the barb on light hook sets. Hooks with too thick of a gauge are murder to use with thin line and lighter action rods.

There are just too many choices to summarize or create a "Top 5" list. Hooks must be strong yet sharp and offer enough length to hold the bait well but not so long to oversize small, thin baits. Take the time to take advantage of offset or straight-shanked worm hook for smallmouth bass.

IBASSIN's Drop Shot Guide Part 1

The Basic Drop Shot Rig. 



Drop shotting is an awesome technique for smallmouth bass particularly in the autumn. Learning how to drop shot is a must. Here's part one of our guide to make your smallmouth bass fishing more successful.

This is a video that I did for Ontario OUT OF DOORS magazine that explains traditional and heavy drop shot.

Cold Water Jerkbait Tips with Jackall Pro Cody Meyers and IBASSIN

Jackall pro Cody Meyers explains how to use jerkbaits for smallmouth and largemouth bass when the water turns cold in the fall and winter months. Learn how to adjust your jerkbait for when the bass are shy and the water is cool.

Five Fabulous Fall Baits for Bass

IBASSIN's guide to autumn bass fishing

By Luigi De Rose

This week IBASSIN will be highlighting five fabulous fall baits. Each day, one lure will be promoted on its merits of being an essential bass lure for this time of year. IBASSIN has readers from all over the world. These guidelines work best when integrated with local fishing conditions. Remember to  adjust accordingly but don’t neglect subtle daily changes. A few degrees up or down can kill or resurrect a day on the water.

Autumn can be some of the best or worst fishing of the year but it can also be one of the best times to catch a lot of giant bass. Weather is usually unpredictable making boating and fishing a challenge. Try keeping your spirits high during lulls in the action because your luck can change in a heartbeat.  Use this guide to help transform your fall bass fishing. 

Drop-Shot Rigging Options

Here is a quick video I did for Ontario OUT OF DOORS magazine. It explains how to rig a drop shot.

Learn to Master the Jerkbait with Megabass Pro Edwin Evers and IBASSIN

The recent Elite event on Table Rock Lake was won on a jerkbait. Megasbass pro, Edwin Evers finished 6th. Check out this video as Edwin discussed how to be a better jerkbait angler.

IBASSIN Rules #5 3 Soft Stickbait Presentations You Must Know!

Starting off 2014 with a new IBASSIN Rules. This video explains 3 Soft Stickbait presentations you must know! Senkos or Stickbaits are amazing and learning how to rig a wacky, neko and texas rig with these baits will help you catch more bass.

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IBASSIN Rules. Rule #2 Skipping

IBASSIN Rules. Rule #2 Skipping Finesse baits. Its a great method of catching bass. Learn on this how-to video to use a Senko and Tube to reach bass once though untouchable. This series of videos will make you a better bass angler

IBASSIN RULES: New Video Series