Catch More Bass — Bass Fishing Podcast

By Tom RedingtonSports Wilderness

Catch More Bass — Bass Fishing Podcast episodes

December 26, 2025 5 Best Baits for January Bass Fishing—What Actually Works
January feels like winter, but it’s really the start of prespawn — and the biggest bass are often the first ones sliding shallow. While a lot of anglers stay out deep chasing numbers on the same pressured fish, this episode is about getting ahead of the curve: fishing shallow on stable or warming trends for fewer bites, but bigger bites.
You’ll hear the exact 5-bait rotation I lean on in January for shallow prespawners, plus when I abandon the bank game and switch to two deep “cold-front” backup baits when a brutal snap shuts the moving bite down. We also clear up a major misconception: water temp by itself doesn’t matter nearly as much as the trend — whether the lake is warming or cooling — and how that changes where bass position on flats vs. the first drop.
What you’ll learn:
• Why January is prespawn in a lot of the country — and why big bass move first
• The shallow “big bite” mindset: fewer bites, better fish
• How warming trends spread fish out vs. cold fronts stacking them up
• Where to fish in the backs of creeks: flats, ditches, and the first drop nearby
• Spinnerbait rules for winter prespawn (single Colorado vs. double willow and when)
• Jig adjustments for cold fronts: weight, bottom-contact retrieve, and soaking key spots
• When a squarebill or lipless becomes the only bait they’ll touch
• When to bail out and go deep: the two backup baits for the nastiest cold snaps
Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/A5xiNhTwotQ
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Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catch-more-bass/id1842586566
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36 min
December 22, 2025 Shane LeHew: Why you’re not getting bit on Docks — Full gameplan for bass on docks
Fishing tips for Largemouth bass: If docks are everywhere on your lake but you’re not getting consistent bites, you don’t need “more docks” — you need a better plan. Bassmaster Elite Series pro Shane LeHew breaks down dock fishing the way he actually thinks about it: which docks are worth your time, where the fish sit as conditions change, and how to make the casts that reach the ones everyone else leaves behind.
What you’ll learn:
• How Shane chooses floating vs. pole docks based on season and water clarity (clear/prespawn vs stained/ambush)
• Why sun + shade can make (or kill) the floating-dock bite
• The “first cast goes to the hardest hole” rule — and why rushing docks costs bites
• Shane’s core dock baits: 3/8–1/2 oz skipping jig, plus wacky/finesse options when conditions demand it
• How far to stay off in clear water, and why skipping beats pitching for spooky fish
• Where bass set up on cable/crossmember docks (front structure vs. backside “hardest to reach”)
Guest: Shane LeHew — Bassmaster Elite Series pro; lifelong dock fisherman (Lake Norman roots); known for precision skipping and “hardest-cast-first” dock approach.
Watch the full video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomRedington
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Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catch-more-bass/id1842586566
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1 hr 2 min
December 18, 2025 Why You Aren’t Catching Big Bass — 3 Fixes That Work
Bass Fishing Tips: Struggling to land true giants? In this episode, we break down why most anglers never catch big bass—and the three practical fixes that actually work. These aren’t random tips; they’re field-tested lessons from years guiding on Texas’ Lake Fork, one of the country’s top big-bass fisheries.
What you’ll learn:
• Why catching quality numbers first leads to more big fish
• How to use swimbaits opportunistically instead of grinding all day
• Where the biggest bass really live—and why it’s not the obvious spots
• The bonus timing windows when big ones finally feed
• Real-world examples that prove these rules across any lake or season
Watch the full video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomRedington
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Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catch-more-bass/id1842586566
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20 min
December 15, 2025 Josh Bertrand: Why Bass Follow Your Drop Shot (But Won’t Eat)
Bass Fishing Tips: If you’re not getting bit on a drop shot, this episode will fix it. Josh Bertrand—one of the best drop-shot anglers in the sport and a full-time guide—breaks down exactly why most anglers miss bites or lose fish with this rig, and the simple adjustments that change everything.
We dig into his full system: line, leader, hooks, weights, and MaxScent baits; the right amount of movement (or no movement at all); when to power-shot with baitcasting gear; and how LiveScope changed finesse fishing forever. Whether you’re fishing for smallmouth up north or pressured largemouth out west, this episode gives you the blueprint for more bites and better hookups—straight from a pro who does it every day.
Guest: Josh Bertrand — Bassmaster Elite winner, U.S. Open Champion, and finesse specialist.
Connect with Josh Bertrand Website (guiding): https://joshbertrandfishing.com YouTube @joshbertrandfishing1274 Instagram @josh_bertrandfishing Facebook @joshbertrandfishing
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1 hr 4 min
December 11, 2025 Why You’re Not Getting Bit in Cold Water — 3 Fixes That Work
Bass Fishing Tips: Cold water is one of the toughest times of year to get bit — but it’s also when the biggest bass show up. In this solo breakdown, I’ll show you exactly how to turn slow, frustrating winter days into real trophy opportunities. These are the three cold-water fixes that actually work: how to find bass when most anglers are lost, how to cover water fast to locate a group, and how to slow down once you find them so you keep catching.
You’ll learn how to read creek channels, identify “deep water access” spots, and pick the right lures for the conditions — from bladed jigs and crankbaits to slow, big-profile jigs. Plus, I’ll cover the key timing windows that make the difference between a blank day and your best bite of the year.
If you’ve ever struggled to get bit once the water drops below 50, this episode gives you the system that keeps producing when nothing else does.
18 min
December 08, 2025 Jesse Wiggins: Tough bite? This bait gets bit—Forgotten rig for pressured lakes
Bass fishing tips for when the lake gets hammered and nothing’s biting, Bass Pro Tour champion Jesse Wiggins leans on one thing: his forgotten shaky head. In this episode, Jesse breaks down the exact system that’s earned him nearly half a million dollars—why this rig still shines when forward-facing sonar, minnow baits, and drop-shots fall flat, plus the gear, retrieves, and subtle tweaks that keep him catching fish when others blank.
What you’ll learn:
• Why the shaky head still catches fish on pressured lakes and cold fronts
• Exact rod, reel, line, and head Jesse trusts for consistent hookups
• The retrieve and cadence that make this rig deadly when others quit
• Seasonal rules for docks, rocks, and blind spawners
• Key adjustments—head angle, hook size, trailer length—that get bites in clear or stained water
• Common mistakes anglers make with shaky heads and how to fix them
Guest: Jesse Wiggins — MLF Bass Pro Tour pro; multi-time national champion; finesse and spotted-bass expert.
Watch the full video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomRedington
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Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catch-more-bass/id1842586566
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QGQyLEtWoErDF6vD7igy3
Follow Jesse Wiggins: IG @jessewigginsbass · FB @JesseWigginsFishing · YT @JesseWigginsFishing
1 hr 8 min
December 05, 2025 5 Best Baits for December bass fishing—What actually works
Tom's bass fishing tips episode 1. Cold water and short bite windows make December bass fishing tough—but it’s also one of the best times to locate winter and early pre-spawn spots before everyone else. In this episode, Tom breaks down the five best baits for December bass fishing that actually produce, plus one bonus bait that keeps getting bites when nothing else will. Whether you’re fishing grass, rock, docks, or deep structure—with or without forward-facing sonar—Tom shares exactly what works right now and how to fish it.
What you’ll learn:
• When and where a Frittside 5 or Dime crankbait outperforms everything else
• How to fish a bladed jig in winter grass and docks to find spring spots early
• Why the flutter spoon still crushes even without LiveScope
• How to fish a jighead minnow from bank to boat, scoping or blind casting
• The soft-glide swimbait retrieve that consistently calls up giants
• A bonus drop-shot setup that gets bit on post-front, bluebird days
• Color, retrieve, and line adjustments that actually matter in cold water
Watch the full video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomRedington
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Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catch-more-bass/id1842586566
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QGQyLEtWoErDF6vD7igy3
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33 min
December 01, 2025 Drew Gill: Why you’re not getting bit on LiveScope — Do this instead
When bass fishing, if you’re seeing fish on your LiveScope but can’t make them bite, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for. Drew Gill—widely regarded as the most advanced LiveScope bass fishing pros in the game—breaks down how to actually read what’s on your screen, identify bass from trash fish, and trigger bites from stubborn, pressured fish.
What you’ll learn:
• How Drew dials in LiveScope settings for a fast, honest picture (no filters, no lag)
• How to read fish posture and movement to tell bass from everything else
• The cues that reveal which fish are active and catchable
• Why “pretty” screens cost you bites—and what a productive picture really looks like
• Drew’s process for casting angles and bait selection once he finds the right fish
• How to work stubborn bass until they commit, even under pressure
Guest: Drew Gill — MLF Bass Pro Tour elite level forwardfacing sonar specialist and one of the most open pros in bass fishing when it comes to sharing real LiveScope details.
Watch the full video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomRedington
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Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catch-more-bass/id1842586566
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Follow Drew Gill: IG @drewgillfishing · FB @DrewGillFishing
1 hr 8 min
November 24, 2025 Jason Christie: You’re using the wrong bait—Here’s how to fix it and find bass fast
If you’re not catching fish, it’s tough to know—are you in the wrong spot, or throwing the wrong bait?
Bass fishing superstar Jason Christie breaks down his shallow-water power-fishing system so you can quit guessing, pick the right lure, and find bass fast.
What you’ll learn:
• His exact thought process for choosing spinnerbaits, bladed jigs, swim jigs, crankbaits, jigs, Texas rigs, jerkbaits, topwaters, frogs, and finesse baits
• How to match lure type to cover, water color, and season
• When he’s hunting for numbers vs. big bites
• The baits he uses to find active fish quickly in new water
• How he resets when a cold front or muddy water shuts things down
• Common bait-choice mistakes that kill bites—and his fast fixes
Guest: Jason Christie — Bassmaster Classic champion; multiple Elite Series wins; renowned shallow-water power-fishing specialist
Watch the full video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomRedington
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Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catch-more-bass/id1842586566
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QGQyLEtWoErDF6vD7igy3
Follow Jason: @ChristieFishing
52 min
November 17, 2025 Keith Poche: Stop Changing Baits and Spots — Do This Instead
Bass fishing doesn’t have to be complicated. Keith Poche proves it — winning with a simple, repeatable system built around a few proven baits and the right kind of water. No lure overload, no second-guessing, just the confidence to keep things simple and catch more fish.
What you’ll learn:
• How Keith finds overlooked backwaters and creeks that keep reloading
• The exact baits he trusts anywhere in the country
• When to stay put vs. move — reading depth, flow, and water color
• His go-to gear setup (rods, line, hooks) for shallow-water success
• How simplicity beats technology and overthinking
• The small-boat advantages that help him reach winning fish
Guest: Keith Poche — MLF champion; shallow water specialist; proven winner with a simplicity-first approach.
Watch the full video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomRedington
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Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catch-more-bass/id1842586566
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QGQyLEtWoErDF6vD7igy3
Follow Keith Poche: YT @KeithPoche · IG @keithpoche · FB @KeithPocheFishing
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52 min