Pre-Spawn Bass Fishing Secrets! TRIGGER Giant Bites w/ Jerkbaits

Ever wonder how to catch those giant, pre-spawn female bass that everyone dreams of, especially when a nasty cold front rolls through? Well, this class with Bassmaster Elite Caleb Sumrall dives deep into a highly effective tactic that can turn those tough conditions into an opportunity to hook some real monsters.

As Caleb explains in this bass fishing video, when a cold front hits, these big females aren’t going to go far. They aren’t necessarily going to revert to their deep winter patterns. Instead, they’re going to pull off to the back of pockets, usually in about an 8-footish zone. They will be near the first nearest structure, like stumps and timber. The key is that they are not going to suspend way out in the main lake, they’ll stay nearby, waiting it out.

The crucial thing for anglers to remember is that these fish are still ready to eat, so long as you adapt your presentation. This video focuses on using a jerkbait to trigger reaction strikes. It’s not about a slow, subtle approach, it’s about making the fish react to the erratic action of the bait, and utilizing the correct pause.