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Living in an area that doesn’t have a winter season can seem like a blessing to boaters. You don’t have to worry about winterizing your boat or protecting it from the snow and freezing temperatures. However, living in sunny climates can also be a bad thing for your boat. Constant exposure from the sun’s UV rays can cause damage to different parts of your boat, resulting in avoidable repairs and costs.
Read MoreThe winter season can bring about trouble for boat owners who live in areas that experience cold winters. The freezing of water can cause serious damage to your boat in addition to the rough winter weather. Winterizing your boat is key to long term protection during the off season and to prevent any costly repairs. No matter what type of boat or engine you have, these general steps will help maintain your boat over the winter and have it ready to hit the water next season.
Read MoreWhen I'm traveling all around the country, there's nothing more important to me than reliability out there on the road when I'm trying to tow my boat to the next tournament to the next fun fishing trip or here filming Sweetwater.
Read MoreZ Man Fishing Products - The Drop Shot Rig
One of the most consistent fish catching rigs is the Drop Shot Rig. One of my favorite presentations for the Drop Shot Rig is the brand new bait Z-Man Trick ShotZ. Traditionally the way to rig this is with a nose hook it. But a better way to rig it to make it a little more weedless and more realistic is still to nose hook it, but take the Drop Shot hook and go under the chin of the Trick ShotZ and bring the hook to where you can just barely feel the hook. That will create a more horizontal presentation and all you to catch more fish.
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The Sweetwater Boys
Ned Rig fishing has taken the fishing industry by storm over the past few years and one of my favorite variations is what I call the “Ned Meek.” With the Ned Meek I use the Z-Man TRD MinnowZ, I use this because it is the best bait to imitate shad. The thing about shad is that they don’t lay on the bottom and they are always moving. It’s a great vertical technique for dropping down and holding the bait about a foot off the bottom and teasing fish into bitting.
Read MorePower Pole - Total Boat Control
The Power-Pole is a great addition to any boat about to venture into the shallow water. For us, we use the Power-Pole not only as a shallow water anchor, but to keep our boat in place after unloading from the dock. That way, there is a decrease of chances to have scuff marks, as the boat won’t be sliding roughly off the ramp. With the Power-Pole, our boat is intact, and anchors wherever the best bass fishing spots are located.
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The Sweetwater Boys
The weather is one of the most unpredictable parts about fishing. Having cold fronts leads to muddy waters, and brings uncertainty about bass finding your bait. For these types of conditions, Black and Blue is one of the best baits to use. This bait is dark enough for the bass to distinguish, but has that pop of blue that catches their attention.
Read MoreB&W Trailer Hitches - Towing Adventure
The best thing about bass is that they can be found all over the country, but for so many, traveling can cause worry when attaching a boat, on top of a trailer, behind your truck. Luckily, for us, we never have to worry with the B&W Trailer Hitch, and can take our boat anywhere we choose without any fear of unlatching. This past week, we’ve been traveling to Tennessee and North Carolina, in search for the biggest bass we could find in the South, and have used B&W every mile of the way. B&W Trailer Hitch is built for safety and security in mind, and has a lifetime guarantee; it’s just that good.
Pro Tips,
The Sweetwater Boys
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Living in an area that doesn’t have a winter season can seem like a blessing to boaters. You don’t have to worry about winterizing your boat or protecting it from the snow and freezing temperatures. However, living in sunny climates can also be a bad thing for your boat. Constant exposure from the sun’s UV rays can cause damage to different parts of your boat, resulting in avoidable repairs and costs.
The winter season can bring about trouble for boat owners who live in areas that experience cold winters. The freezing of water can cause serious damage to your boat in addition to the rough winter weather. Winterizing your boat is key to long term protection during the off season and to prevent any costly repairs. No matter what type of boat or engine you have, these general steps will help maintain your boat over the winter and have it ready to hit the water next season.
S6:E7- “Ted Lincoln In The Sunshine State” (2020)
Miles meets up with professional artist and bass fishing aficionado Ted Lincoln.
