Beat the Heat: The Ultimate Hot‑Weather Bass Fishing Apparel Guide (Issue 330)

Issue #330 – June 26, 2025

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PRESENTED BY: Sunline

Save Big In The Bargain Bin

Don’t miss the Tackle Warehouse Bargain Bin Event—packed with unbeatable deals for every angler! Now’s the time to stock up and save big on a wide range of gear while supplies last. Shop the full selection here.

Missile Set To Launch

Missile Baits is set to make waves at ICAST with the debut of two exciting new additions to their lineup. These innovative products continue Missile’s tradition of performance-driven soft plastics and terminal tackle designed by anglers, for anglers. Both items will be unveiled at the show and are expected to be ready for shipment by the end of summer—just in time to gear up for the fall bite. Stay tuned for more details on what’s sure to be another game-changing launch from Missile Baits.

Match The Hatch

The perfect jig doesn’t come off a store shelf – it comes from your workbench. With the Hybrid Grass Jig mold and Hatchet Craw trailer, you can craft a custom, tournament-ready setup for around $2 a piece. It’s the same homemade approach Pat Schlapper used to help lock down a $100K win – and now it’s your turn. The jig shown below nails the bluegill pattern bite, but with your choice of paint, skirts, and trailers, the combinations are endless. Whether you’re skipping docks, dragging ledges, or punching grass, this mold-trailer duo is ready to work. Everything you need to make it is waiting at Do-it Molds website!

6th Sense Bodega

An oversized soft-plastic bait perfect for a variety of applications, the 6th Sense Bodega 6.5 Creature Bait offers a unique presentation that will help you add serious weight to your livewell. Featuring a ribbed body adorned with six thin legs that react to every angler input, the 6th Sense Bodega is also equipped with two massive flaps that deliver a pronounced kicking and undulating motion to drive bass wild. Excellent on its own for flipping, pitching, Carolina rigs, free rigs, and more, the Bodega also makes an irresistible trailer on a big jig. Delivering a substantial profile, seductive action, and a variety of textures that keep bass holding on longer, the 6th Sense Bodega 6.5 Creature Bait makes the perfect addition to any trophy hunter’s bag of tricks. Check them out here.

PRESENTED BY: Gamakatsu

The CAST: History of Fishing Tackle

On this Episode of “The Cast” we take a look at the history of fishing tackle and the innovation through the years. See some of the first lures created, the first patented baits and tackle that still works to this day. Check it out here.

PRESENTED BY: Denali

Keith Poche

Photo Courtesy Major League Fishing

Major League Fishing angler Keith Poche’s sponsors include Fenwick, Abu Garcia, Berkley, Fin-Nor, Gator Trax, Mercury, American Sport Fish, Frogg Toggs, Garmin, Power-Pole, Bob’s Machine Shop, and Outlaw Lithium just to name a few.

Woods Trading Fishing YouTube

Woods Trading Company is a tackle shop based at 250 City Street in Gardendale, AL, dedicated to offering top-notch products and customer service. The new YouTube channel is their way of sharing helpful tips, gear info, and fishing content to help you become a better angler! Check it out here.