Scott Canterbury's Strategies for Rising Water & NPFL Success - June 3, 2025
Water Clarity
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1h 12m
How do top anglers like Scott Canterbury conquer flooded waterways and unpredictable weather to secure wins, even in tournaments without forward-facing sonar?
In this Bass University Live episode, delve into the mind of NPFL Champion Scott Canterbury as he reveals his winning strategies from his recent Douglas Lake victory. Learn how Scott masterfully adapted to extreme high water and rising water conditions, transforming what could have been a challenging bass fishing tournament into a triumph. Scott Canterbury shares his precise approach to fishing flooded timber, debris piles, and willow trees, demonstrating the art of flipping and punching these challenging areas.
Beyond his Douglas Lake success, Scott also celebrates Team USA's gold medal dominance at the Pan Am Games in Mexico, where they also navigated high water and flooded brush without forward-facing sonar. He emphasizes the critical role of fishing instincts, continuous adjustments, and ample time on the water for any aspiring bass angler.
This conversation provides a unique look into NPFL tournament fishing, highlighting how the prohibition of forward-facing sonar encourages a return to foundational angling skills using 2D sonar and side imaging to locate bass. Scott also previews upcoming NPFL events at Tenkiller and Eufaula, both expected to feature high water and dirty water.
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Douglas Lake Winning Soft Plastic (Reaction Innovations Spicy Beaver 3.0) - https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Reaction_Innovations_Spicy_Beaver_30/descpage-RISSB.html?from=butv
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Scott Canterbury's Flipping Hook (Spearpoint Performance Hooks Fury Flip Hooks) - https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Spearpoint_Performance_Hooks_Fury_Flip_Hooks/descpage-SPFF.html?from=butv
Scott Canterbury's Flipping Weights (Epic Baits Tungsten Flipping Weights) - https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Epic_Baits_Tungsten_Flippng_Weights/descpage-EBFW.html?from=butv
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