Jake Lawrence’s the hottest name in professional bass fishing right now 🔥 — straight off a Top 5 finish at MLF Redcrest, Jake Lawrence joins Take It to the Bank with Ben Ballou to talk all things April bass fishing, forward-facing sonar mastery, and one unforgettable moment live on national TV... (yes, THAT cast 😳)

Whether you're chasing spawning smallmouth on Kentucky Lake, targeting pre/post-spawn largemouth on the Tennessee River, or just trying to figure out how to stay locked in during this wild spring transition, this episode is PACKED with game-changing knowledge.

🚀 Topics include:

✅ April bass fishing tips for Kentucky Lake, Pickwick & Guntersville

✅ Smallmouth vs largemouth spring behavior: where to find them

✅ What makes April the most dynamic fishing month

✅ Jake's go-to baits: swimbaits, jerkbaits, traps, minnow rigs & more

✅ The bait fish will never get used to: jighead minnow breakdown

✅ Masterclass in electronics: forward-facing sonar + perspective mode

✅ Why zero-degree mounts and cone angles REALLY matter

✅ The fish that bit while Jake was... well, you’ll just have to listen