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Catch Bass Offshore

1 [Follow The Fish]

“Beating the bank” is a time-honored spring bassin’ strategy. But once the water warms and spawning time is over, many bass will vacate the shallows and reposition themselves far from the shoreline. Locating and catching offshore bass is a totally different ball game, but it’s one you can master with input from Elite Series pros!

3 Reasons Why Bass Move Offshore

Baitfish movement – Baitfish, including shad, roam open water, feeding on plankton. Bass will follow this food

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