Our testing results: Highest catch rate of any artificial in "tough bite" conditions (clear, cold, pressured) Average bass size was smaller than other techniques (Ned rigs catch numbers, not necessarily trophies) Z-Man ElaZtech material is nearly indestructible 50+ fish per bait Best setup: 1/10 or 1/8 oz Z-Man Shroomz jighead + 3" Ned RigZ in green pumpkin, 6 lb fluorocarbon on a spinning rod
Look for multiple compartments to keep your items organized, including padded sections for electronics
Rod holders will keep your poles in place for you
Many anglers struggle with spotting fish
Jason Durham is also a smallmouth nut, and his favorite lures include small to medium white bucktail jigs or -ounce jig heads tipped with a white or gray 4-inch Berkely Gulp
Once you settle into an area with fish, they seem to let you know pretty quickly