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Injured minnows struggling at the surface Frogs or surface-feeding amphibians Large insects falling into the water Disturbed forage creating ripples Largemouth Bass Chain Pickerel Smallmouth Bass (in calm, shallow conditions) Surface noise draws fish from long distances Visual splash helps predators locate prey quickly Works best when fish are hunting upward Creates clear target zones for ambush predators Use slow pop-and-pause retrieves during calm mornings Cast near lily pads, docks, and shallow grass edges Try smaller poppers for smallmouth in clearer water Increase cadence when fish are aggressively feeding Small spoons are reliable freshwater lures known for their fluttering, reflective action that closely mimics an injured or fleeing baitfish
In stock SKU BDTWBS101 $8.99 Specifications The Bandit Walleye Shallow dives to almost 12 feet on a long cast and trolls a little deeper than that, making it perfect for walleye, zander and bass when they're holding in the medium depths
Closed hook eye We epoxy seal the hook eye to form a closed loop
The reel has a bold look with a more rounded overall shape than its predecessor, the Finatic Gen 2 reel
Filleted and breaded in cornmeal, then fried in peanut oil, they were delicious