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Home Fishing Tips Glide Bait Fishing Bass: A Beginner’s Guide

Glide Bait Fishing Bass: A Beginner’s Guide

Walker Smith
Jan 31, 2017

As Elite Series pro Chris Zaldain explains, glide baits are essentially large-profiled jerkbaits that when worked properly, have a repetitive side-to-side motion that triggers a feeding instinct in the largest of bass. There’s a lot a theory out there on how to work these beautiful lures, but the guidance provided in this video instills a confidence that you can take to the water and be successfully up and running with no prior experience. Chris hits on the history of the lure in the Western United States bass scene and shares his favorite times, places and method for working glide baits. He also discusses what constitutes a well-tuned and balanced glide bait over lesser ones. All great content that should make you excited to try on your local waters.

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Walker Smith

An accomplished tournament angler and former fishing guide, Walker Smith has been published in many national and regional publications for well over a decade. His articles and videos have been viewed by millions of people. He has a strong passion for teaching others about fishing while connecting with the human element of fishing as well. When he’s not fishing, he enjoys spending time with his wife and family, watching the Atlanta Braves and the Georgia Bulldogs and hunting.