Bob Downey

Articles

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   Bob Downey's 2023 Boat Walkthrough for the Bassmaster Elite Season

   Mon, February 6

   Bassmaster Elite, Bob Downey, gives us a walkthrough of his 2023 Bass Cat Eyra.

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   How to Fish a Prop Bait with Bob Downey

   Mon, January 16

   How to fish a topwater prop bait with Bassmaster Elite, Bob Downey.

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   Soft Jerkbait Setup (Rod/Reel/Line) - Bob Downey

   Wed, January 11

   Bassmaster Elite shares his preferred casting rod setup for weightless soft jerkbait fishing.

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   How to Fish a Soft Jerkbait with Bob Downey

   Mon, January 9

   How to fish a soft plastic jerkbait with Bassmaster Elite, Bob Downey.

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   How to Rig a Soft Jerkbait with Bob Downey

   Fri, January 6

   How to rig a soft jerkbait with Bassmaster Elite, Bob Downey.

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   How to Choose a Soft Jerkbait with Bob Downey

   Thu, January 5

   How to choose the right soft plastic jerkbait with Bassmaster pro, Bob Downey.

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   How to Fish a Tube with Bob Downey

   Tue, January 3

   Bassmaster Elite, Bob Downey, shares his preferred method for fishing a soft plastic tube.

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   3 Best Ways to Rig a Tube with Bob Downey

   Wed, December 21

   Bassmaster Elite, Bob Downey, shares his three favorite ways to rig a tube.

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   How to Choose the Right Tube with Bob Downey

   Mon, December 19

   Bassmaster Elite, Bob Downey, shares how to pick the right style of tube.

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    Bob Downey's Tube Setups (Rod/Reel/Line)

    Thu, December 15

    Bassmaster Elite, Bob Downey, shares his three setups for tube fishing largemouth and smallmouth bass.

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    Bob Downey - What is the Stupid Tube?

    Mon, December 12

    What is the Stupid Tube? Bob Downey is here to explain and show how to rig this unique twist on traditional tube bass fishing.

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    How to Choose a Damiki Rig with Bob Downey

    Wed, December 7

    The Damiki Rig has become one of the most popular techniques to coincide with the boom of forward-facing sonar technology. Bassmaster Elite, Bob Downey, goes over how to choose the right jig head and soft plastic for fishing a Damiki Rig.

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    Damiki Rig Setup (Rod/Reel/Line) - Bob Downey

    Mon, December 5

    Bassmaster Elite, Bob Downey, reviews his rod, reel, and line setup for fishing a Damiki Rig.

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    How to Rig a Damiki Rig with Bob Downey

    Wed, November 30

    Bassmaster Elite, Bob Downey, goes over how to rig the increasingly popular Damiki Rig.

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    How to Fish a Wing Dam with Bob Downey

    Tue, October 25

    Upper Mississippi River expert, Bob Downey, breaks down how to fish a wing dam.

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16. 

    River Fishing 101 with Bob Downey

    Fri, October 7

    Bassmaster Elite and river fishing expert, Bob Downey, is here to give a river fishing 101.

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    Rattling A. T. Jig Breakdown with Bob Downey

    Thu, September 15

    One of the most popular offerings from All-Terrain Tackle, the Ratting A.T. Jig is a proven fish-catcher and is meant for nearly all forms of cover.

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    Rapala OG Rocco 5 Tackle Breakdown with Bob Downey

    Wed, September 14

    Get a sneak peek of the brand new Rapala OG Rocco 5!

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    Simms SolarFlex Hoody Breakdown with Bob Downey

    Fri, September 9

    A great way to stay cool and protected from harmful UV rays, the Simms SolarFlex Hoody keeps you comfortable and on the water longer when the bite isn't the only thing that's hot.

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    All-Terrain Jigs Overview with Bob Downey

    Fri, September 9

    Jigs made for any underwater environment, All-Terrain pro and Elite Series angler, Bob Downey, is here to break down his favorite jigs from All-Terrain Tackle.

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    How to Fish a Finesse Hair Jig with Bob Downey

    Thu, September 8

    A long-held secret amongst smallmouth anglers of the north, the hair jig is a great finesse tactic when smallmouth bass are feeding in shallow to mid-depth waters. Elite Series angler, Bob Downey, is here to show how to fish these lightweight offerings that load the boat with heavyweight smallmouth bass.

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    How to Fish Matted Vegetation with Bob Downey

    Wed, September 7

    Learn how to fish matted vegetation with Elite Series angler, Bob Downey.

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    New Terminator Frog Colors with Bob Downey

    Tue, September 6

    A favorite bait amongst bass anglers, the Terminator Walking and Popping Frog has an army of realistic new colors available for 2023!

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    Large Weedless Swimbait Setup (Rod/Reel/Line) - Bob Downey

    Fri, August 26

    A great tool for covering water, a weedless swimbait can be an effective way to load the boat with quality bass. Bob Downey is here to share his setup for fishing a weedless swimbait.

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    How to Fish Submerged Vegetation with Bob Downey

    Wed, August 24

    Wisconsin native and Bassmaster Elite, Bob Downey, is no stranger to bodies of water with an abundance of submerged vegetation, and today, he's here to share how to fish these grassy bass lairs.

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    How to Fish a Crankbait with Bob Downey

    Tue, August 23

    An effective way to cover water and trigger bites, Bob Downey is here to share how to fish a crankbait.

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    How Bob Downey Fishes a Popper

    Thu, August 18

    A great tool for targeting shallow cover, a topwater popper is also an exciting way to trigger explosive strikes from aggressive bass. Today, we're on the water with Bassmaster Elite Series Angler, Bob Downey, to learn how he gets the most out of a topwater popper.

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    How to Choose a Popper with Bob Downey

    Wed, August 17

    A topwater popper is one of the most exciting ways to catch bass during the summertime. Bassmaster Elite Series pro, Bob Downey, is here to share the three factors to consider when choosing a topwater popper.

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    How to Fish a Large Weedless Swimbait with Bob Downey

    Tue, August 16

    A weedless swimbait is a great alternative to a chatterbait or swim jig when covering water around shallow vegetation. Bassmaster Elite Series angler, Bob Downey, is here to show how to fish a weedless swimbait for largemouth bass.

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    How to Rig a Large Weedless Swimbait

    Mon, August 15

    A large weedless swimbait is a great way to cover water when there is an abundance of submerged vegetation. Bassmaster Elite, Bob Downey, is here to show how to rig this great alternative to fishing a chatterbait or swim jig.

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    Tie an FG Knot with Bob Downey - The Strongest Braid to Fluoro Connection

    Fri, August 12

    While difficult to learn and master, the FG Knot is the best knot for connecting braided line to a fluorocarbon leader due to its strength properties and extremely compact profile when tied properly. Bassmaster Elite, Bob Downey, is here to share how to tie an FG Knot.

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    How to Choose the Right Bait with Bob Downey

    Thu, August 11

    Learning how to choose the right bait for specific cover and structure is key to success. Bassmaster Elite, Bob Downey, is here to give some tips on how to choose the right bait.

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    How to use Humminbird MEGA 360 with Bob Downey

    Thu, August 4

    Humminbird pro and Bassmaster Elite, Bob Downey, shows how to be more efficient on the water and catch more bass with Humminbird's MEGA 360 imaging.

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    Bob Downey's Neko Rig Setup (Rod/Reel/Line)

    Wed, August 3

    Bassmaster Elite, Bob Downey, reviews his preferred Neko Rig setup.

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    How to Choose Neko Rig Components with Bob Downey

    Tue, August 2

    Bob Downey gives a rundown on how to choose the right Neko Rig components.

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    Bob Downey's Small Swimbait Setup (Rod/Reel/Line)

    Mon, August 1

    Bassmaster Elite Series angler, Bob Downey, is here to give us his setup for fishing a smal soft bodied swimbait.

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    How to Fish a Small Swimbait with Bob Downey

    Fri, July 29

    Bassmaster Elite, Bob Downey, gives a few tips on how to fish a small soft body swimbait.

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    How to Choose a Small Swimbait with Bob Downey

    Thu, July 28

    Bassmaster pro, Bob Downey, shares how to choose a small swimbait.

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    Bob Downey's Finesse Marabou Hair Jig Setup (Rod/Reel/Line)

    Wed, July 27

    Bob Downey shows his preferred setup for fishing a finesse marabou hair jig.

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    Breaking Down a New Lake using Humminbird LakeMaster with Bob Downey

    Tue, July 26

    Advancements in technology and GPS mapping have made breaking down a new body of water easier than ever before. Bassmaster Elite, Bob Downey, is here to share how he uses Humminbird's LakeMaster Mapping to quickly find bass on a new lake.

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    How to Rig a Small Swimbait with Bob Downey

    Fri, July 22

    Bassmaster Elite, Bob Downey, shares how to rig one of the most popular techniques for covering water and getting bites, a small soft bodied swimbait.

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    Fishing Natural Lakes with Bob Downey

    Wed, July 20

    Bassmaster Elite Series angler, Bob Downey, is here to break down what to expect when bass fishing on natural lakes.

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    How to Fish a Neko Rig with Bob Downey

    Tue, July 19

    The Neko Rig has become one of the most popular finesse tactics to fool wary bass. Today, we're in the boat with Bob Downey to learn how to fish a Neko Rig.

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    Popper Setup (Rod/Reel/Line) - Bob Downey

    Fri, July 15

    Bassmaster Elite, Bob Downey, shares his setup for fishing the Storm Arashi Cover Pop

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    Bob Downey's Humminbird Graph Setup and Shortcut Keys

    Mon, July 11

    Bassmaster Elite, Bob Downey, shares how he sets up two Humminbird Helix units at the console for the highest level of tournament bass fishing.

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    Junk Fishing 101 with Bob Downey

    Fri, July 8

    Junk Fishing is all about fishing in the moment and targeting whatever comes in front of your boat. Bassmaster Elite, Bob Downey, is here to give us a Junk Fishing 101 crash course.

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    How to Catch Fry-Guarders in the Spring with Bob Downey

    Wed, July 6

    We're in the boat today with Bob Downey to learn how to catch fry-guarding bass in the spring.

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    Top Three Post-Spawn Baits with Bob Downey

    Tue, July 5

    The post-spawn funk can be a tricky time of year to target and pattern bass. Luckily, we have Bassmaster Elite angler, Bob Downey, here to share with his top three post-spawn baits.

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    How to Fish a Texas Rig in the Spring with Bob Downey

    Thu, June 30

    We're in the boat with Bassmaster pro, Bob Downey, to get a rundown on how to fish a Texas Rig during the springtime.

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    What to Look for During Spring Fishing with Bob Downey

    Tue, June 28

    We're on the water with Bassmaster Elite Series angler, Bob Downey, to learn what to look for and how to pattern springtime bass during all phases of the spawn.

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    Humminbird: Mega Live vs. 360 w/ Bob Downey

    Fri, April 15

    Humminbird pro and Bassmaster Elite Series angler Bob Downey is here to break down the differences between Humminbird Mega 360 and Mega Live along with how and where to use each tool both individually and together in harmony to catch more fish

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    St. Croix Victory 7'6" Power Flip'N Heavy Mod-Fast Rod w/ Bob Downey

    Sun, April 10

    At the 2022 Bassmaster Classic Expo, Bob Downey shares with us one of his favorite models in the St. Croix Victory series, the 7'6" Power Flip'N casting rod.

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    Humminbird Mega 360 Walkthrough

    Sun, April 3

    Make every cast count with Humminbird's innovative Mega 360 sonar, giving you a perfectly clear bird's-eye view of the underwater environment.

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    Humminbird Mega Live Walkthrough with Bob Downey

    Thu, March 31

    We caught up with Humminbird pro Bob Downey at the Bassmaster Classic Expo to get a demonstration of how Mega Live functions and how he utilizes this tool to catch more bass.

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    St. Croix 7'3" M Extra-Fast Legend Tournament Bass Rod with Bob Downey

    Thu, March 24

    Bassmaster Elite Series angler, Bob Downey, shares one of his favorite models in the new St. Croix Legend Tournament Bass series, the 7'3" Medium, Extra-Fast Power Finesse spinning rod, aka the "Power Finesse".

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    St. Croix: 7'5" MH Fast Legend Tournament Bass with Bob Downey

    Mon, March 21

    Dubbed the "Warhorse" by St. Croix Rods, the Legend Tournament Bass 7'5" Medium-Heavy is one of Bob Downey's favorites in the new line, and here he shares his favorite aspects of this new rod.

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    In-Depth Legend Tournament Bass Material with St. Croix Engineer

    Wed, March 16

    Bassmaster Elite Bob Downey interviews an engineer from St. Croix Rods to get a rundown on the proprietary materials used to design the all-new Legend Tournament Bass series of rods!

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    Legend Tournament Bass First Impressions with Bob Downey

    Tue, March 15

    Bassmaster Elite Series angler Bob Downey shares his first impressions on the new and improved St. Croix Legend Tournament Bass series of rods, which launches on March 25!

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