Catch More Bass — Bass Fishing Podcast

Why You’re Not Getting Bit Bank Fishing—3 Fixes That Work

Bass Fishing Tips: Bank fishing can feel like you’re doing everything right—making tons of casts—and still getting nothing. Most of the time it’s not “no fish.” It’s one of three controllable mistakes.
In this episode, I break down 3 fast fixes that apply to ponds, small lakes, and anywhere you’re stuck on shore:
Targets + angles: Stop bombing casts into the middle and start fishing edges, shade lines, and specific targets—with the angles that keep your bait in the strike zone longer.
Pick the bank that reloads: How to use wind, shade, and “something different” to stop wasting time on dead water.
A simple two-speed plan: Use a search bait to get your first clue, then switch to finesse and slow down the right way to turn one bite into multiple bites.
Bonus tip at the end: the stealth/pressure rule most bank anglers ignore—why you usually only get one good cast, and how to stop spooking fish before you even start.
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Bryan Thift: Why Your ChatterBait Isn’t Working (3 Fixes: Color, trailer, and retrieve)

If your ChatterBait “should” be working but isn’t, it’s usually not the bait — it’s the way it’s being fished. In this episode, pro angler Bryan Thrift breaks down a simple 3-part system to stop guessing and start getting consistent bites.
We cover:
The 3 fixes that actually move the needle: retrieve/cadence, trailer type, and color selection
Bryan’s “keep it simple” setup: the only 5 ChatterBait colors he leans on
His 3 trailer categories (and what each one is for)
How Bryan changes cadence to turn “pushes/bumps” into commits
Clear-water reality check: when a ChatterBait still gets bit
A hot take most anglers won’t agree with: trailer hooks
If you want ChatterBait fishing to feel repeatable instead of random, this is the blueprint.
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Why You’re Not Getting Bit on Lipless Crankbaits In Cold Water

Bass Fishing Tips: Cold water bass fishing is feast or famine — you’re either around the right fish or you’re blanking. In this episode, I break down how to make lipless crankbaits (rattle baits) a reliable winter-to-prespawn tool for both finding bass and triggering bites when other baits fall flat.
We cover where to start (staging areas, flats, points, channel swings), how warming trends vs cold fronts change positioning, and the retrieves that consistently get bites — including my go-to yo-yo approach that most anglers don’t fish enough. I also get into why lipless cranks are one of the few baits where size, color, and sound can make a huge difference, plus the common mistakes that keep guys from getting bit.
If you’re building a simple, confidence-based tackle plan, this one belongs in your rotation.
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Edwin Evers: Why You’re Not Getting Bit on a Spinnerbait (Fix This)

Spinnerbait Bass Fishing Tips: Bass are more pressured than ever, and everyone’s throwing the same handful of baits. In this deep-dive, Bassmaster Classic champ Edwin Evers breaks down why you’re not getting bit on a spinnerbait—and the exact “new rules” that make it dominate again for bigger bites instead of dink-grinding on finesse.
What you’ll learn:• How Edwin adjusts for pressure: when to speed up, downsize, and go more subtle instead of slowing down• Blade selection made simple: when double willow vs mixed blades gets more commits• The “different look” advantage: how to clean up behind the chatterbait crowd down the bank• Weight choices from shallow muddy water to heavier, deeper/offshore applications (including 1-oz style)• Color and profile shortcuts (including his confidence shad/white-style options)• Trailer/trailer-hook decisions: when they help, when they hurt hookups and landing• Retrieve cadence: burn, steady, slow-roll, and when to change speed mid-cast to trigger the bite
Guest: Edwin Evers — Bassmaster Classic & MLF Redcrest champion; multi-time tour winner; power-fishing specialist and spinnerbait authority.
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5 Best Baits for January Bass Fishing—What Actually Works

January feels like winter, but it’s really the start of prespawn — and the biggest bass are often the first ones sliding shallow. While a lot of anglers stay out deep chasing numbers on the same pressured fish, this episode is about getting ahead of the curve: fishing shallow on stable or warming trends for fewer bites, but bigger bites.
You’ll hear the exact 5-bait rotation I lean on in January for shallow prespawners, plus when I abandon the bank game and switch to two deep “cold-front” backup baits when a brutal snap shuts the moving bite down. We also clear up a major misconception: water temp by itself doesn’t matter nearly as much as the trend — whether the lake is warming or cooling — and how that changes where bass position on flats vs. the first drop.
What you’ll learn:• Why January is prespawn in a lot of the country — and why big bass move first• The shallow “big bite” mindset: fewer bites, better fish• How warming trends spread fish out vs. cold fronts stacking them up• Where to fish in the backs of creeks: flats, ditches, and the first drop nearby• Spinnerbait rules for winter prespawn (single Colorado vs. double willow and when)• Jig adjustments for cold fronts: weight, bottom-contact retrieve, and soaking key spots• When a squarebill or lipless becomes the only bait they’ll touch• When to bail out and go deep: the two backup baits for the nastiest cold snaps
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Shane LeHew: Why you’re not getting bit on Docks — Full gameplan for bass on docks

Fishing tips for Largemouth bass: If docks are everywhere on your lake but you’re not getting consistent bites, you don’t need “more docks” — you need a better plan. Bassmaster Elite Series pro Shane LeHew breaks down dock fishing the way he actually thinks about it: which docks are worth your time, where the fish sit as conditions change, and how to make the casts that reach the ones everyone else leaves behind.
What you’ll learn:• How Shane chooses floating vs. pole docks based on season and water clarity (clear/prespawn vs stained/ambush)• Why sun + shade can make (or kill) the floating-dock bite• The “first cast goes to the hardest hole” rule — and why rushing docks costs bites• Shane’s core dock baits: 3/8–1/2 oz skipping jig, plus wacky/finesse options when conditions demand it• How far to stay off in clear water, and why skipping beats pitching for spooky fish• Where bass set up on cable/crossmember docks (front structure vs. backside “hardest to reach”)
Guest: Shane LeHew — Bassmaster Elite Series pro; lifelong dock fisherman (Lake Norman roots); known for precision skipping and “hardest-cast-first” dock approach.
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Why You Aren’t Catching Big Bass — 3 Fixes That Work

Bass Fishing Tips: Struggling to land true giants? In this episode, we break down why most anglers never catch big bass—and the three practical fixes that actually work. These aren’t random tips; they’re field-tested lessons from years guiding on Texas’ Lake Fork, one of the country’s top big-bass fisheries.
What you’ll learn:• Why catching quality numbers first leads to more big fish• How to use swimbaits opportunistically instead of grinding all day• Where the biggest bass really live—and why it’s not the obvious spots• The bonus timing windows when big ones finally feed• Real-world examples that prove these rules across any lake or season
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Josh Bertrand: Why Bass Follow Your Drop Shot (But Won’t Eat)

Bass Fishing Tips: If you’re not getting bit on a drop shot, this episode will fix it. Josh Bertrand—one of the best drop-shot anglers in the sport and a full-time guide—breaks down exactly why most anglers miss bites or lose fish with this rig, and the simple adjustments that change everything.
We dig into his full system: line, leader, hooks, weights, and MaxScent baits; the right amount of movement (or no movement at all); when to power-shot with baitcasting gear; and how LiveScope changed finesse fishing forever. Whether you’re fishing for smallmouth up north or pressured largemouth out west, this episode gives you the blueprint for more bites and better hookups—straight from a pro who does it every day.
Guest: Josh Bertrand — Bassmaster Elite winner, U.S. Open Champion, and finesse specialist.
Connect with Josh Bertrand Website (guiding): https://joshbertrandfishing.com YouTube  @joshbertrandfishing1274  Instagram @josh_bertrandfishing Facebook @joshbertrandfishing
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Why You’re Not Getting Bit in Cold Water — 3 Fixes That Work

Bass Fishing Tips: Cold water is one of the toughest times of year to get bit — but it’s also when the biggest bass show up. In this solo breakdown, I’ll show you exactly how to turn slow, frustrating winter days into real trophy opportunities. These are the three cold-water fixes that actually work: how to find bass when most anglers are lost, how to cover water fast to locate a group, and how to slow down once you find them so you keep catching.
You’ll learn how to read creek channels, identify “deep water access” spots, and pick the right lures for the conditions — from bladed jigs and crankbaits to slow, big-profile jigs. Plus, I’ll cover the key timing windows that make the difference between a blank day and your best bite of the year.
If you’ve ever struggled to get bit once the water drops below 50, this episode gives you the system that keeps producing when nothing else does.

Jesse Wiggins: Tough bite? This bait gets bit—Forgotten rig for pressured lakes

Bass fishing tips for when the lake gets hammered and nothing’s biting, Bass Pro Tour champion Jesse Wiggins leans on one thing: his forgotten shaky head. In this episode, Jesse breaks down the exact system that’s earned him nearly half a million dollars—why this rig still shines when forward-facing sonar, minnow baits, and drop-shots fall flat, plus the gear, retrieves, and subtle tweaks that keep him catching fish when others blank.
What you’ll learn:• Why the shaky head still catches fish on pressured lakes and cold fronts• Exact rod, reel, line, and head Jesse trusts for consistent hookups• The retrieve and cadence that make this rig deadly when others quit• Seasonal rules for docks, rocks, and blind spawners• Key adjustments—head angle, hook size, trailer length—that get bites in clear or stained water• Common mistakes anglers make with shaky heads and how to fix them
Guest: Jesse Wiggins — MLF Bass Pro Tour pro; multi-time national champion; finesse and spotted-bass expert.
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