Pro Tips to Finding Big Spawning Bass Faster!

Send us Fan MailWelcome back to another episode on the Serious Angler Podcast Network! Today, we are joined by the 2026 Gamakatsu Bassmaster Elite Series Champion, Jacob Foutz, fresh off his incredible victory on the Arkansas River. Jacob weighed in 72 lbs, 4 oz to take home his first blue trophy, and he is here to break down exactly how he secured the win.In this interview, Jacob reveals his secrets for locating bigger-than-average pre-spawn and spawning bass when the rest of the field is stuck picking through post-spawn fish. We dive deep into his winning pattern up the Illinois River, the crucial role of finding cooler water temperatures, and how he utilized Garmin Perspective Mode in shallow water to target isolated gravel and rock.📌 Check out Serious Angler Network lifestyle and podcast apparel here: https://seriousanglernetwork.com/📌 Click here to start your FREE trial of Omnia Fishing Premium PRO: https://omnia.direct/SAPremiumPRO📌 This episode is brought to you by our amazing partners:• If you're a fishing guide, check out the Bloodknot App here: https://www.bloodknotapp.com/• Amped Outdoors Lithium Batteries (https://ampedoutdoors.com/)• RecLending (https://www.reclending.com/): Looking to buy a boat or RV? Or already do and want to pay less money? Reach out to RecLending for help!• Check out Humminbird and Minn Kota products here: https://humminbird.johnsonoutdoors.com/us• RoadActive Suspension Kit (use code SERIOUS10): https://www.roadactivesuspension.com/Connect with us: 📱 Follow us on Instagram: @seriousangler🐦 Tweet us at: @SeriousAngler 📘 Like us on Facebook: Serious Angler Podcast Network📷 Check out our TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousanglerFor inquiries, email us at: [email protected]#BassFishing #FishingPodcast #FishingTipsWe now have lifestyle and podcast (Serious Angler, Lure Lab and Kayak Fishing Weekly) apparel live now at www.SeriousAnglerNetwork.comSupport the show