John Crew’s 4-Season 3-Bait Breakdown

BASSMASTER ELITE SERIES veteran John Crews claims to be a die-hard junk fisherman who “doesn’t feel comfortable” unless he has 10 rods on his boat’s deck in a tournament. However, he relies on only three lures to find bass and deduce productive patterns during the vital practice days.

This strategy has helped him finish in the money nearly 75% of the time, to qualify for 13 Bassmaster Classics and to pocket $1.5 million in winnings. One reason for his three-bait breakdown is that practice fishing with too many lures leads to confusion. Another is that he can cover more water in practice by putting his trust in moving baits.

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