EPISODE · Aug 6, 2025 · 6 MIN
Fishing is a Contact Sport?
from Bass Cast Radio · host Brian Carter
Mid-May brings prime time for hawg hunting, and Bruce Callis Jr. shares his battle-tested strategies for landing trophy bass when conditions get tough. In this episode, Bruce breaks down his three-pronged approach to May fishing success: explosive topwater action with SPRO Bronzeye and popping frogs, contact fishing with Texas-rigged Missile Baits soft plastics around laydowns and lily pads, and the underrated power of SPRO Fat John crankbaits in shallow water. From choosing between 65-pound Seaguar Smackdown braid for heavy cover to 20-pound AbrazX fluorocarbon for finesse presentations, Bruce emphasizes that "Fishing is a Contact Sport" - it's all about adapting your approach to the cover, conditions, and constantly moving fish. Perfect for anglers looking to step up their May fishing game and land more quality bass when the bite gets tough.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bass-cast-radio--1838782/support.Become a Patreon memebet now for less then a pack of worms you can support Bass Cast Radio as well as get each epsiode a day early & commercial free. Just click the link below. PATREON
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Mid-May brings prime time for hawg hunting, and Bruce Callis Jr. shares his battle-tested strategies for landing trophy bass when conditions get tough. In this episode, Bruce breaks down his three-pronged approach to May fishing success: explosive topwater action with SPRO Bronzeye and popping frogs, contact fishing with Texas-rigged Missile Baits soft plastics around laydowns and lily pads, and the underrated power of SPRO Fat John crankbaits in shallow water. From choosing between 65-pound Seaguar Smackdown braid for heavy cover to 20-pound AbrazX fluorocarbon for finesse presentations, Bruce emphasizes that "Fishing is a Contact Sport" - it's all about adapting your approach to the cover, conditions, and constantly moving fish. Perfect for anglers looking to step up their May fishing game and land more quality bass when the bite gets tough.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bass-cast-radio--1838782/support.Become a Patreon memebet now for less then a pack of worms you can support Bass Cast Radio as well as get each epsiode a day early & commercial free. Just click the link below. PATREON
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