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Rapala Scatter Rap Deep Husky Jerk Lure 620 350 BassGrab
Rapala Scatter Rap Deep Husky Jerk

Rapala Scatter Rap Deep Husky Jerk Lure

Rapala has added a scatter rap lip to the Husky Jerk lure which now gives it more erratic action. It is supposed to have a built-in triggering mechanism that adds a revolutionary evasive action perfect for casting or trolling. The lip should make this lure unpredictable in it’s swim pattern and let it change direction quickly and randomly on either a fast or slow retrieve.

Your Kayak Fishing Gear Checklist 1080 674 BassGrab
Kayak Fishing Checklist

Your Kayak Fishing Gear Checklist

Planning for a kayak fishing trip is always exciting. You’re anxious to get on the water and you’re dreaming of your kayak being pulled around with a big fish on the line. We’ve been there a hundred times and brought in a few of those big fish, too! However, we would have been able to land a few more if we had always packed correctly. Our team came up with a Top 11 list of items you should have.

Differences Between Largemouth Bass and Spotted Bass 620 350 BassGrab

Differences Between Largemouth Bass and Spotted Bass

There are several key differences between largemouth bass and spotted bass and it can be very difficult to tell which one you’ve caught unless you know what to look for. At a high level they are jaw length, stomach markers, cheek scale size, dorsal fin attachment, tongue patch, and behavior.

KastKing Kodiak Spinning Reel 620 350 BassGrab
KastKing Kodiak 3000

KastKing Kodiak Spinning Reel

If you’re thinking “I’ve never seen KastKing in Bass Pro before”, you’d be exactly right. KastKing exclusively sells their products on their own website or other online channels. KastKing creates reliable and strong fishing gear and is able to keep their prices below competitors because they don’t pay shelving costs, not because they’re any less quality.

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How to Fillet a Fish

You’ve had a great day of fishing and your catch is within all the legal limits and sitting on ice, what now? Here are some steps to fillet reasonably sized fish like trout, panfish, or catfish. Every fisherman should have these skills in their arsenal and these steps will give you clean fillets with very few bones or wasted meat so you can enjoy a great meal!

Kayak Fishing with Gators 620 350 BassGrab
Monster Gator Head

Kayak Fishing with Gators

When fishing in Florida it is common knowledge that any body of water can and probably does contain alligators. I have seen them in lakes, rivers, brackish water, saltwater beaches, golf courses, and even shallow roadside ditches. However this doesn’t change that fact that it really gets your adrenaline pumping when you see a big one floating close by or sliding into the water.

What are you fishing for?