Stop letting clear water shallow bass fishing intimidate you! Bassmaster Elite Series tournament bass angler Hunter Shryock reveals top strategies for targeting bass in skinny water, including must-have lures, tips on finding bass hiding in shade and covering water effectively. Learn how to make precise casts and find unpressured fish in shallow water.

Hunter has a proven track record of fishing shallow in clear-water fisheries. As a Bassmaster Elite Series pro angler, fishing his eighth season, He breaks down his clear-water strategies on lakes such as Hartwell and Murray. Focused on water with high visibility (2-4+ feet), Hunter shares effective approaches for various times of the year beyond the spawn, discussing strategies for targeting resident shallow bass and fall wolf packs. According to Shryock, the lures, setups, and approach are key. He dives into his favorite lures and techniques for targeting and catching clear-water bass effectively in and around shallow cover.

Learn all the juice on clear water bass fishing, including how to prioritize your vision over forward-facing sonar, what to look for such as critical shade lines and bait presence, the keys for boat positioning to maximize your lure's time in the strike zone, and the mindset required for making accurate casts and efficiently breaking down water to find productive zones to help you become a more successful angler in this seminar with Hunter Shryock and Bass University.

Hunter Shryock's Clear Shallow Water Fishing Class Chapters

• 0:11: Hunter Shryock Introduction
  Meet your instructor, Bassmaster Elite Series pro Hunter Shryock. Learn about his background and journey in tournament bass fishing.
• 2:43: Clear Water Strategies
  Unlock the secrets to conquering "gin clear water" with 2-4 feet of visibility or more, often seen on lakes like Hartwell. Discover strategies for fishing shallow in these conditions outside of the spring spawn, covering different times of the year, including summer and fall wolf packs.
• 5:59: Best Clear Water Fishing Lures & Setups
  Get an inside look at the key topwater and soft plastic baits Shryock relies on for clear, shallow water success, including essential options like topwaters and wacky worms. Learn about basic setups and why these lures are so effective.
• 10:35: What to Look For
  Learn to prioritize your vision over forward-facing sonar in shallow clear water. Hunter reveals critical visual cues like shade lines and bait presence (bream, shad) that indicate where bass are hiding. Understand why sunshine is a key condition for this bite.
• 26:25: Approach
  Master the professional approach to clear water shallow fishing, emphasizing crucial boat positioning, planning ahead for accurate casts, and finding the right retrieve cadence.
• 41:20: Picking it Apart
  Go beyond covering water and learn how to break down a body of water effectively by focusing on productive zones. Discover strategies for revisiting high-percentage areas, such as docks, that can hold multiple fish.
• 46:48: Q&A
  Hear direct answers to common questions, covering topics like choosing between topwater baits in different water clarity, selecting the right colors, understanding wolf packing behavior, and the impact of falling water levels. Get insights on skipping baits and other practical tips.

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