The Bream Eaters

BY: GARRETT WADE

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Summertime is knocking on our door and that leaves us with a couple of decisions. We can follow the bass out of the shallows and into the main lake or rivers or target the Bream Eaters. There is a population of bass that always stay shallow. Some people call them resident bass. I call them Bream Eaters. Bream will spawn throughout the summer giving those shallow bass a steady diet of one of their favorite meals. The first place I’m going to look for these fish is all the way in the back of pockets or creeks. If there is a running stream or spring of any kind back there that is a bonus as it will bring cooler and more oxygenated water to the bass. These fish can be caught several ways this time if the year. Early mornings can be great throwing top waters. Either a buzzbait or whopper plopper to cover water or a popper if the fish want you to slow down your presentation. Once the sun comes up your best bet is to skip frogs or senko type baits under over hanging limbs where these bass hide from the sun. I’m going to throw natural color in the frog and either a black and blue or green pumpkin on the senko. And last but not least and this is definitely an over looked bait is the trusty spinnerbait. Pick a color that most resembles the bream in the area and slow roll it next to any cover that might be holding a waiting bass. So next time you’re on the water spend a little time in the shallows and see if you can get on a Bream Eater bite

By Rocky Brooks

Shimano Stradic C3000FL

Today we’re going to take a look at the newest Shimano Stradic C3000 FL. They knocked this one out the park! Lightweight and smooth doesn’t even describe this reel. This reel is one of their most “sealed” mid range reels I’ve seen as well. O-Rings and Gaskets all over to help keep water out. Upgraded anti reverse system and upgraded carbon drags (20lbs) really help this reel out with strength and smoothness. Trout, Flounder, and Redfish don’t stand a chance! The reel retails at $219.99 and more than worth the price. Go check one out at your local tackle shop.