Florida Flipping & Spawn Stages - February 2025
Soft Plastics
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1h 33m
This episode of Bass University Live features "Big Fish" Bobby Lane, a recent MLF BPT Harris Chain champion. The crew discusses Lane's recent win, focusing on the specific techniques and gear he used, especially flipping techniques and reel selection based on vegetation type. This live show recording explores the nuances of fishing in Florida, including the impact of weather and water conditions on bass behavior. Lake Okeechobee's water levels and environmental challenges, as well as updates on the Bassmaster Elite St. John's River Elite event. The hosts mention the importance of mental toughness in tournaments and touch on recent tournament rule infractions resulting in a disqualification for one angler and penalties for others. They also cover the latest fishing gear from Tackle Warehouse, highlighting the Z-Man jackhammer chatterbait, Tungsten EVO and its various trailer pairings.
Booby Lane Live Show Main Topics
1:10 Big Flipping Bites at Harris Chain
4:09 Right and Left Handed Reels
14:45 Adjusting to Conditions (Why Bobby Lane's Pattern Held Up)
21:50 How Dirty of Water is Too Dirty?
24:05 Why The Bass Shut Down & When They Fire Back Up
38:28 Cold Fronts & Wind in Florida
49:59 Mental Side of Tournament Fishing
1:08:35 Chatterbaits
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5/0 Berkley Fusion19 Hooks Heavy Cover - https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkley_Fusion19_Hooks_Heavy_Cover_4pk/descpage-SFHC.html?from=butv
7'6" Abu Garcia Fantasista X Casting Rod - https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Abu_Garcia_Fantasista_X_Casting_Rods/descpage-AGFX.html?from=butv
Berkley Powerbait Maxscent The General Worm - https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkley_Powerbait_Maxscent_The_General_Worm/descpage-DMGS.html?from=butv
Epic Baits Tungsten Flipping Weights - https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Epic_Baits_Tungsten_Flippng_Weights/descpage-EBFW.html?from=butv
Z-Man Crosseyez Chatterbait - https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Z-Man_Crosseyez_Chatterbait/descpage-ZMCH.html?from=butv
Z-Man Evergreen Chatterbait Jack Hammer - https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Z-Man_Evergreen_Chatterbait_Jack_Hammer/descpage-ZEJACKX.html?from=butv
Z-Man Tungsten Chatterbait Elite EVO - https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Z-Man_Tungsten_Chatterbait_Elite_EVO/descpage-ZTCE.html?from=butv
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