How Easton Fothergill Caught 76-15 On One Bait
The full Neko-rig pattern from the 2025 Classic — depth, cadence, the cover he targeted, why the conditions made it the only choice. Mike has thoughts.
Short, opinionated bass-fishing posts. Tournament breakdowns. Gear takes. Seasonal patterns. The occasional rant about people who don't wear PFDs.
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The full Neko-rig pattern from the 2025 Classic — depth, cadence, the cover he targeted, why the conditions made it the only choice. Mike has thoughts.
Why 52 degrees is the only true threshold in bass fishing, how to read it on your local lake, and the 48-hour rule Mike runs every February.
FFS is the most over-bought tool in modern bass fishing. Mike explains what it actually does, what it doesn't, and when — if ever — a weekend angler should buy one.
Mike has watched the same man buy the same crankbait three times. Mike has manners. Mike said nothing. Mike is saying it now.
How the 2025 Bass Pro Tour winners used their permitted FFS period — then switched gears for the rest of the day. The repeatable lesson for your home lake.
Mike's honest take: don't fish the first 48 hours after a front. Here's what to do instead — and how to be ready when day 3 turns the lake back on.
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