Protecting the little ones — it’s a universal theme we all understand. Serious stuff, to be sure, but bass anglers can leverage a similar instinct by literally invading beds — or general bedding areas — with a big, imposing figure that presents an immediate threat demanding immediate action.
We’ve all seen bass turn and twist in awkward annoyance over a light worm or creature bait that breaches the maternity ward. Sometimes they’ll ignore it, sometimes, they’ll blow at it; other time, they’ll simply drag it off the bed.
Now, roll out a big, bold bait that mimics a formidable nest-raider like a brazen, egg-chomping bluegill and it’s hammer time.
Alabama bass angler Russ Lane does this with a 5-inch BigBite RealDeal shad with 1/2-ounce Hawgtech tungsten weight.
“I usually start off with a smaller bait, but if that doesn’t work the RD Shad almost always changes the fish’s attitude,” he said….
