Used this technique in cold, off colored water with bright skies yesterday and caught my first two bass of the year! Never would’ve tried this without this video. Keep up the good work!
Once again was fishing today. Got zero bites fir a while. Threw on my shad rap 7 and started blistering them. No deflection unless it hit a tree limb which normally keeps them when you're speed ceanking. Burn then stop. Over and over . they go crazy, sometimes. My best today was 3ish. Was shallow back short shallow pockets of lakes between small points. I would a been better off with the shallow rap. Saw every strike. LOVE IT.
Ott, I think this is money. To hear your ideas and information for comparison is what a lot of us weekenders need to help improve our fishing and to help build our confidence in our decision abilities. You have hit on something with the two going hand in hand!$$$
Great info Ott. I have used that little #5 Shad Rap ( original orange craw pattern ) from Texas to Canada with great success. I like a 7’ med. action spin rod with old school McCoy Green Copoly line in 8 or 10 Lb. Test. Rob
Very informative sir!!! You may not believe it but shad rap is on fire right now at caddo lake!!! Huge bass being caught on it! Hopefully my new spinning setup I got at home will get it done. Thanks for your pro knowledge!!
Thanks for this series Ott!!!!👊🏻 I have those shad raps in a box but didn't really know how or what rod to use. Thanks for the help, learned a lot from this video looking forward to seeing the future ones!!!! Stay Safe & God Bless!!!!
Thanks Ott for the great video and tips. Going to try to do more finesse crankin. Good luck tomorrow and Monday, hope to see you get to the finals. I will be watching fishing church Sunday.
I used to do this technique but I have gotten away from it, I will go back to now that you reminded me of how effective this method is. Good luck on the tournament trail this year!
very good content. Fishing in Kingsport on the Holston has been pretty decent so far this winter. But the water recently has became much dirtier than normal. They have been running a lot of water this month. Good luck this year!
Good video. First I’ve watched on your channel. I subscribed cause I use finesse crank bait and have the BPS JOHNNY MORRIS PLATINUM SPINNING REEL AND ROD.
Great video! I've got the perfect ML spinning combo all set up and several #5 shad raps. Didn't think they'd be that shallow, next time out if there's any color to the water I'm gonna do that
Great information Ott thanks for sharing. This time of year I like the shad rap on Buggs Island. I like the XPS fluorocarbon and have used it for years. I have always wondered who makes it for BPS.
Best teaching video that you have made great info. Can you tell me do you change out the hooks on the small crank baits and if so what type do you use? Thanks
You left out Virginia man, the shad rap rules here in early prespawn. I would like to have all the money that's been won on a shad rap. Great show man.
Thanks for sharing. Is it ok to buy the BPS Johnnie Morris Signature Platinum bait cast and spin combo's for year 'round fishing for most non-pros? It seems to me most non-pro's could gain the benefits and keep it simple without changing rods and reels. I could be wrong, though.
Thanks for the fantastic information and have a good day brother
You too.
I tried your technique yesterday at Lake of the Ozarks, water temp at 42, and caught my first spotted bass of the year. Thanks!
OTTS IS AND VANDAM ARE CLASS GUYS, I WATCH WHEN I CAN
Thanks for all you do for the fans . that little #5 is a bad dude
Thank you for sharing your knowledge! I love how you are not afraid to praise God in all you do as well. See you in heaven my brother and sister
This is where I come to learn. Thank you for the well explained technique!
A lot of great information Ott, Thank you again
Used this technique in cold, off colored water with bright skies yesterday and caught my first two bass of the year! Never would’ve tried this without this video. Keep up the good work!
This is a fishing video with some REAL information! Thank you, looking forward to the next "Technique Of The Month".
Once again was fishing today. Got zero bites fir a while. Threw on my shad rap 7 and started blistering them. No deflection unless it hit a tree limb which normally keeps them when you're speed ceanking. Burn then stop. Over and over . they go crazy, sometimes. My best today was 3ish. Was shallow back short shallow pockets of lakes between small points. I would a been better off with the shallow rap. Saw every strike. LOVE IT.
Great vid Ott. Good topic.
Thanks for all of your help in sharing tips, tricks, techniques and your knowledge and experience!
Informative on techniques and reminders about the strike zone, Thanks for taking the time to share it with us!
Awesome presentation, Ott!!! You've really got me back into crankbait fishing!!!
Ott, I think this is money. To hear your ideas and information for comparison is what a lot of us weekenders need to help improve our fishing and to help build our confidence in our decision abilities. You have hit on something with the two going hand in hand!$$$
Ott on the spot. Nice work bro. Keep em coming... I know they're a PIA to make....but...we need em.
So many advanced-level nuggets contained in this video! Looking forward to more of these!
Great information, thank you!
I like what yer doin Ott!!
Your videos are certainly awesome
#5 shad rap in the craw pattern was always my go to for smallmouth. I remember when I was a kid and caught 2 at a time with that lure.
good video Ott, ty
Great teacher! Easy to follow and full of good info. Thanks Ott
Great series idea - looking forward to all of these!
Your baits have done me great in the south Alabama and Mississippi the OG is my fav citrus shad is awesome
Great info Ott. I have used that little #5 Shad Rap ( original orange craw pattern ) from Texas to Canada with great success. I like a 7’ med. action spin rod with old school McCoy Green Copoly line in 8 or 10 Lb. Test. Rob
That works!
Thanks for the detailed explanation of finesse cranking! Going to try it on Lanier this weekend!
Great advice from a great fisherman
Thanks Ott, the boat angle tip makes so much sense, and I have never thought about it!
Thanks for the great video
Love the video I live in Iowa fish a river that has small mouth and large mouth bass go to have to try that
Very good school nite class thanks Ott.
Awesome video
Thanks again for another good teaching video most wont give the time you do to do this thanks again and be safe out there
Love it! Keep it coming Ott ! 💪🏻
Thank you for teaching different techniques like this.
Thanks for making this easy to understand!
Come here to learn from one if the greats, thanks Ott
great info on these baits and how to use them...thanks
Good luck this weekend get em
Very informative sir!!! You may not believe it but shad rap is on fire right now at caddo lake!!! Huge bass being caught on it! Hopefully my new spinning setup I got at home will get it done. Thanks for your pro knowledge!!
Great video, I’m looking forward to the March video!
The crawfish shap rap has always been a great bait on the Coosa River in Alabama during the cold months.
Thanks a ton Ott! Good luck this season!
Awesome video ott!
Good information. I have always enjoyed fishing the #5 shad rap.
I love your pro tips brother. It's very methodical and thorough.
Just earned another sub. Banger video Ott. Thank you!
Thanks for this series Ott!!!!👊🏻 I have those shad raps in a box but didn't really know how or what rod to use. Thanks for the help, learned a lot from this video looking forward to seeing the future ones!!!! Stay Safe & God Bless!!!!
thank you sir. lots of good information in a short time.
Tremendous video Ott! I love the detail of your videos.
Awesome breakdown on technique. Can't wait to get out there are try it.
As always thank you Ott
Exhalant job Ott !!
Excited to see more of this series
Thanks for taking the time to share.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Good luck this year. Look forward to JOJ Sunday evening’s.
Some gold in this video. Thanks
Great I love it
Thank you for sharing those tips. I look forward to trying this.
Caught some nice ones last week during a local tournament on Cherokee using this finesse style with the SR-5
Great information 👍👍
Always enjoy your videos! Thanks for the great information
Absolutely a great, informative video ! Thank you Ott.
Good lesson Ott! Get a lot of knowledge from your videos, I love finesse fishing! God bless!!!
Awesome video. Very informative! Good luck at stage 1!
Thanks Ott ! Been wanting use this technique . Bet your using it now! Today feb.5 22 cold in Monroe,La
Thank you very well explained
Thanks Ott for the great video and tips. Going to try to do more finesse crankin. Good luck tomorrow and Monday, hope to see you get to the finals. I will be watching fishing church Sunday.
I used to do this technique but I have gotten away from it, I will go back to now that you reminded me of how effective this method is. Good luck on the tournament trail this year!
Man that is a great class I will follow you. I live on Lanier thanks for the info.
Can't wait to see you fish the Classic again on Loudon! There should be some pretty decent bags, plus both greens and browns will see the scales.
you change your hooks out on those baits if so whats the recommendation thanks bro good stuff
This is great information, thank you for doing this. God Bless.
Awesome breakdown!
Great tip can’t wait to try tiny
Thanks for the info Ott. Can’t wait for more in this series!
very good content. Fishing in Kingsport on the Holston has been pretty decent so far this winter. But the water recently has became much dirtier than normal. They have been running a lot of water this month. Good luck this year!
Good points, thanks
Well done, tips I can practice Thanks
Thank you Ott great idea very informative thank you so much. God Bless
Good info. Thanks for sharing
Wow what a great technique, well explained and I cant wait to use it.
Thank you for your help
Very good video thanks for your information
Thanks for all you do and for the information you share! Good luck in 2022..... I'll be following the MLF as well as the RUclips posts!!
What is the leader line length you use when fishing these with flouro to braid? Excellent video, full of useful tips.
I’ll start with 6’ or so.
ciao Ott un caro saluto a tutti voi da Roma ! Bruno
Good video. First I’ve watched on your channel. I subscribed cause I use finesse crank bait and have the BPS JOHNNY MORRIS PLATINUM SPINNING REEL AND ROD.
Thanks awesome video great tips
I love tossin that #5 and had hard time finding correct rod. Looks like I’m heading to bass pro. Thanks mike from ct
Excellent
Great stuff, keep it up
Great video Ott how long of a leader do you use when you throw braid? Thanks
Thanks Ott my first ever crank bait was a shad rap, here in East Tennessee were i live it works awesome, i appreciate your videos God bless. 🙏
Great video! I've got the perfect ML spinning combo all set up and several #5 shad raps. Didn't think they'd be that shallow, next time out if there's any color to the water I'm gonna do that
AND IF THERES NOT!?!!?
Great information Ott thanks for sharing. This time of year I like the shad rap on Buggs Island. I like the XPS fluorocarbon and have used it for years. I have always wondered who makes it for BPS.
Best teaching video that you have made great info. Can you tell me do you change out the hooks on the small crank baits and if so what type do you use?
Thanks
Good video…Thanks
What pound braid are you using on the spinning set up, or doesn't it matter?
You left out Virginia man, the shad rap rules here in early prespawn. I would like to have all the money that's been won on a shad rap. Great show man.
Thanks for sharing. Is it ok to buy the BPS Johnnie Morris Signature Platinum bait cast and spin combo's for year 'round fishing for most non-pros? It seems to me most non-pro's could gain the benefits and keep it simple without changing rods and reels. I could be wrong, though.