That fish inhaled the jig. Notice the sparse reed and little pool. That is where the fish will bed in the good areas, and the jig is an excellent bait on Okeechobee to pitch around the sparse stuff. It was brought to my attention from a friend that I…
Author: southernswimbait
This is my 5th season on Okeechobee, and getting ready for my final tournament for a while. Okeechobee is a good 2+ feet higher than it was the last few years we’ve been here. The lake is choked out with grass. The low water years caused the grass to grow…
Hook masking in Florida I would be lying to tell you I’ve been in a ‘good’ mood or state of mind the last few months. I have been struggling with what to do with my life, where to live, having a social life, making money, and finding motivation. So, let…
Scott got us a fresh box of Triple Trouts. Some new sizes, like 10″ versions of the SSB Herring and Bubble Gum Bass. And a new color, Baby Bass. Visit SSB Customs, by clicking the image below:…
I keep finding myself talking about, fishing with, and messing with swim jigs. They are swimbait fishing and they are tournament fishing. They are just great. My good friend Casey Martin just released his own Signature Series Swim Jig, and with the help of a phone call to Casey to…
Ledge Zeppelin: Physical Graffiti. This 5″ Bay Smelt Big Hammer on a 1 oz head got tore up. This is the baseline, the 5″ Hammer. Go bigger from here is my advice. I’ve been sitting on this footage, unsure of how or when exactly to release it, and…