The Basics of Fishing Shad Raps for Winter Bass
Gerald Swindle considers the Rapala Shad Rap (https://wired2.fish/shadrap) the #1 go-to bait when chasing southern bass during the winter months. GMAN explains why this is the case, emphasizing its tight and subtle wiggle (made from balsa wood), which closely matches the movement of shad in cold water. It's a light finesse crankbait but casts reasonably well when fished on appropriate tackle. Swindle advises switching from fluorocarbon to a more manageable monofilament during the winter months. Mono is softer and more supple in cold water; greater stretch also translates into muted deflections when contacting cover -- a plus when bass are sluggish and less likely to chase down a bait. Sizes is also an important consideration. The Shad Rap comes in a variety of sizes ranging from 1-1/2 to 3-1/2 inches. Swindle's recommendation is to match bait size to that of the shad, with his all-around favorites being the size 07 and 08 (2-3/4 & 3-1/8 inches respectively). FEATURED PRODUCT: -Rapala Shad Rap: https://wired2.fish/shadrap -Rapala® Flex Fit Cap - Center Logo: https://wired2.fish/FlexFitCap -Lure Lock Tackle Box LL1-4101: https://wired2.fish/lurelockbox ========= ABOUT US: ========= Wired2fish is one of the most popular recreational fishing brands in the world. We have an extensive library of freshwater fishing tips, fun fishing videos, fishing tackle reviews and a lot more. We post some of the coolest fishing pictures and videos on our social channels. If you love fishing and are wired2fish like we are, we’d love to have you be a part of our community! #bassfishing #wired2fish #fishing SUBSCRIBE for more awesome fishing tips! ►► https://goo.gl/44UcI6 • Come Fishing with Us! ►► https://goo.gl/ofGwBq • Our Most Popular Fishing Tips! ►► https://goo.gl/A0MvJb • Bass Fishing Videos! ►► https://goo.gl/bnPXPv • Crappie and Panfish Fishing Videos! ►► https://goo.gl/u3KlQ4 • All our Playlists! ►► https://goo.gl/A7HEkY • Wear Your Love of Fishing with Pride! ►► https://goo.gl/rlglKF ================================== FOLLOW US HERE AS WELL ================================== website: http://www.wired2fish.com instagram: / wired2fish_official facebook: / wired2fish twitter: / wired2fish apparel: http://www.wired2fishgear.com =================================
