Pro's Pointers

Updated: June 18, 2007, 4:12 PM ET

	When Color Matters With Lipless Crankbaits The sum of speed plus the vibrating action of a lipless crankbait equates to a top producing lure in the prespawn. Why? Because prespawn largemouth are on the move from deep to shallow water, which also means they expend excess energy and are forced to eat on the go.

	Taking The Pressure Off High Pressure Lakes The scenario: You are taking a springtime weekend fishing trip to your favorite bass fishery, where tournament pressure has been high in recent weeks. The fish are skittish, the bite is tough and you are faced with a dilemma. On top of it all, you are not alone. Boat ramps are jammed with other weekend anglers.


	Spawning Baits For Clear Fisheries This lineup of soft plastic baits are tailor made for catching spawning bass on tough fisheries with clear water.

	Spawning Baits For Tidal Fisheries This lineup of baits is productive when the fish and the tide play a role in the spawn.

	Hot Lure Trends Of 2006 Swim baits and sight fishing emerged as the hot items on the tournament trail in 2006. The pros proved that these specialty techniques can prove themselves outside their textbook applications.

	Fine Tuning A Spinnerbait This pro gives his 3/4-ounce spinnerbait a complete makeover in the summer by using every inch of a 10 1/2-inch Zoom Ol' Monster worm as a trailer. It changes the entire look of the spinnerbait.