BMP FISHING: Big Bass on Trout Glide Bait (Swimbait Cast to Catch)

@BmpFishing is fishing a super clear lake; he can see about 12 feet deep. Surprisingly, this is actually some of the dirtier water in the lake. Palaniuk is trying to match the local forage, and research shows there’s a lot of trout. Clear water often means using translucent baits, which can make bass commit more. So, instead of opaque, I’m using the Arashi Glide in ghost trout pattern. It’s the right color but less aggressive than the regular rainbow trout color pattern.

Brandon casts around cover like laydown trees and not just chunking long casts in open water. This glide bait works well in close quarters, attracting fish from far away. Palaniuk just got a bass! Using the ghost trout Arashi Glide, a pre-spawn largemouth bass devoured the bait. Healthy and fat, it’s a great catch.

Brandon Palaniuk shares with Bass University that in places where trout are the main food, bass act differently. Trout swim shallow in cold water, and glide baits mimic their side-to-side movement. Bass see this trout glide bait as an easy meal.

Palaniuk fishes these baits based on cover and time of year. In spring, he focuses on fishing them near the bank, looking for ambush points like laydowns and rocks. Later in the year, you should fish deeper points and docks. Understanding trout behavior helps find the right spots. Use a thinner glide bait profile, attached to a snap, and 20-25 lb line for control and shock absorption. This setup helps the bait move naturally and catch more fish.

For more tips, check out https://bassu.tv for lessons on finding and catching bass with electronics and new waters.

Watch more Brandon Palaniuk on glide baits at https://bassu.tv/bass-fishing-video/glide-baits-for-trout-eaters-brandon-palaniuk