Patrick Walters

Articles

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   Cast to Catch Bed Fishing with Patrick Walters

   Fri, June 24

   Hop in the boat with Bassmaster pro, Patrick Walters, as he goes cast to catch fishing for bedding bass in South Carolina's Lowcountry.

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   Zoom Z Craw Worm Review with Patrick Walters

   Wed, June 15

   A synergy of two best-sellers, the new Zoom Z Craw Worm has arrived and Bassmaster Elite angler, Patrick Walters, is here to give his review on why it's quickly become a favorite of his.

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   Shallow Diving Crankbait Setups (Rod/Reel/Line) - Patrick Walters

   Mon, June 13

   A great way to cover water and hunt down bites, Patrick Walters shares his two favorite setups for shallow crankbait fishing.

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   How to Fish in Current with Patrick Walters

   Fri, June 10

   Bassmaster Elite, Patrick Walters, shares his simple approach to bass fishing in current.

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   How to Fish a Jig in Trees and Flooded Timber with Patrick Walters

   Wed, June 8

   Shallow trees and flooded timber are great to target while bass fishing and a jig is one of the most effective tools for picking apart these pieces of cover.

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   How to Skip a Bait with Patrick Walters

   Mon, June 6

   Learning how to skip a bait is a great way to access fish under docks or overhanging trees that other anglers might ignore. Here, Patrick Walters shares a few tips on how to skip a bait with a baitcasting setup.

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   How to Fish a Spinnerbait Around Heavy Cover/Trees with Patrick Walters

   Fri, June 3

   Spinnerbaits are great for imitating a variety of baitfish species and make an excellent choice for fishing shallow trees and cover. Here, Patrick Walters shares some tips on fishing spinnerbaits around shallow cover.

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   How Bass Set Up on Laydowns w/ Patrick Walters

   Wed, June 1

   Targeting laydowns can be a great pattern to catching more and bigger bass during the springtime. Bassmaster Elite Series angler, Patrick Walters, is here to break down how bass will typically set up on laydowns and how he approaches them cast by cast.

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   Patrick Walters' Favorite Lens Color for Bass Fishing

   Tue, May 31

   Elite Series Pro, Patrick Walters, shares his favorite frame and lens color from Bajio Sunglasses.

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    Must Have Baits for South Carolina Bass Fishing with Patrick Walters

    Fri, May 27

    South Carolina native and Bassmaster Elite Series angler, Patrick Walters, is no stranger to catching bass in the diverse fisheries that South Carolina has to offer. Here, he breaks down three must-have baits for catching bass in the Palmetto State.

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    How Patrick Walters Chooses Sunglasses Lens Colors

    Thu, May 26

    Bassmaster Elite Angler and Bajio sponsored pro, Patrick Walters is here to share how he chooses the right lens color for any given condition.

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    How Patrick Walters Uses Mega 360 and Forward Facing Sonar to Catch More Fish

    Wed, May 25

    With so much buzz in the fishing industry around forward-facing sonar and Mega 360, anglers have utilized these tools in both fishing competition and everyday angling to effectively catch more fish. Listen in as Patrick Walters explains how to use both tools in harmony to catch more fish.

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    How Patrick Walters Fishes Finesse in the Post Spawn

    Tue, May 24

    The post spawn funk can often bring about the bassin' blues for anglers, as it can be a challenging time to pattern and catch quality bass while they recover from their annual spawning ritual. Here, Bassmater pro, Patrick Walters shares his tips on capitalizing on this often challenging time to catch bass.

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    How to Fish a Large Swimbait with Patrick Walters

    Mon, May 23

    A great way to target big bass, Bassmaster Pro Patrick Walters is here to share a few tips on how to fish a large soft-bodied swimbait.

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    Large Swimbait Setup (Rod/Reel/Line) - Patrick Walters

    Fri, May 20

    Hop in the boat with Bassmaster Pro Patrick Walters and get a full rundown on his setup for large swimbait fishing.

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    Glide Bait Setup (Rod/Reel/Line) - Patrick Walters

    Thu, May 19

    One of the most exciting ways to trigger big bites, Bassmaster Elite Series pro, Patrick Walters, is here to give his rundown on the proper setup for glide bait fishing.

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    How to Locate Hard Bottom with Side Imaging with Patrick Walters

    Wed, May 18

    Advancements in technology has made finding bass-holding cover and structures easier than ever! Bassmaster Pro, Patrick Walters, is here to give an overview on how to easily identify hard bottom areas using Humminbird MEGA Side Imaging.

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18. 

    What to Expect on a Lowland Reservoir

    Tue, May 17

    Hop in the boat with Bassmaster Elite, Patrick Walters, and listen in as he gives a full breakdown on Lowland Reservoir fisheries.

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    Humminbird Waypoint Tip with Patrick Walters

    Mon, May 16

    Bassmaster pro, Patrick Walters, spends a lot of time behind his electronics while prepping for and competing in Elite Series events. Here, he has a quick tip on how to best manage your Humminbird waypoints to get the most out of your investment.

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    How to Locate Bass on Shallow Flats with Patrick Walters

    Sat, May 14

    Shallow flats are key fish-holding areas during the spring, but they can pose a challenge with how expansive they and the abundance of cover they offer. Hop in the boat with Patrick Walters to hear how he quickly breaks down a shallow spawning flat to find fish fast!

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    How to Fish Rising and Falling Water with Patrick Walters

    Fri, May 13

    Rising and falling water on southern reservoirs can pose a challenge to anglers looking to make the most of their time on the water. Luckily, Bassmaster pro, Patrick Walters, is here to share a few tips on how to capitalize on fluctuating water levels during the spring.

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    Your Spawning Questions Answered with Patrick Walters

    Thu, May 12

    You asked, he answered! Sit down with Patrick Walters and hear his answers to the questions submitted by BassUtopia fans about fishing for bass during the spawn.

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    How to Fish a Shaky Head with Patrick Walters

    Wed, May 11

    The reliable shaky head is a finesse fishing staple of bass anglers nationwide, and here are some tips from Patrick Walters on how to fish a shaky head.

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    How Bass Set Up on Trees with Patrick Walters

    Tue, May 10

    Bassmaster Elite angler Patrick Walters knows a thing or two about fishing trees by spending so much time on the target-rich environment of Santee Cooper lakes in South Carolina. Here, he shares some tips on how to narrow down these targets and maximize your efficiency on the water.

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    Patrick Walters' Top Bed Fishing Baits

    Mon, May 9

    When it comes to bed fishing, there is no "silver bullet" to guarantee getting bites. Patrick Walters keeps it simple with these three baits when fishing for bass locked on their beds.

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    How to Assess Shallow Cover with Patrick Walters

    Sun, May 8

    When faced with an abundance of shallow cover, it can often be challenging for anglers to break down so many potential targets to cast at. Luckily, Bassmaster Elite angler, Patrick Walters, is here to share some tips on how to effectively assess the best forms of shallow cover when fishing a target-rich environment.

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    How to Fish a Bass Bed with Patrick Walters

    Sat, May 7

    One of the most exciting times of the year to fish, the spawn can also be a challenging time for anglers to convince bedding bass into biting. Here, Patrick Walters shares how he looks for beds and how he approaches them to make calculated casts and trigger fish into biting.

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    How to Fish a Glide Bait with Patrick Walters

    Fri, May 6

    A glide bait is one of the best big bass search baits ever made and here are some tips from Bassmaster Elite angler, Patrick Walters, on how to fish one successfully.

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    How to Rig a Jig

    Thu, May 5

    One of the most famous ways to catch big bass on a consistent basis, the jig has been found on boat decks of bass anglers for years and is a confidence lure for many. Patrick Walters finds the jig to be one of the most versatile lures across the country, and here he gives some tips on how he modifies and rigs his favorite jig setup.

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    How to Rig a Large Swimbait with Patrick Walters

    Wed, May 4

    Large swimbaits are one of the best offerings to catch above-average sized bass and here Patrick Walters breaks down the differences between pre-rigged and unrigged swimbaits and how he sets them up for success.

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    Spinnerbait/Chatterbait Setup (Rod/Reel/Line) - Patrick Walters

    Tue, May 3

    When it comes to spinnerbait and chatterbait fishing, Bassmaster Elite Series angler, Patrick Walters, likes to keep things simple and consistent. Take a look at his setup for these two popular techniques.

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    Patrick Walters' Top 3 Spawn Techniques

    Fri, April 29

    The water is warming and full moon cycles have big bass pushing the bank for their annual spawning ritual and there's no better time to hit the water in search of the hottest springtime bites. Bassmaster Elite Series champion Patrick Walters is a South Carolina native who is here to share with us his top three techniques for fishing during the spawn.

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    Patrick Walter's Tips on Jerkbait Fishing Around Cover

    Wed, March 23

    A master of jerkbait fishing with forward-facing sonar, Patrick Walters shares a quick tip on fishing hard jerkbaits effectively around cover to garner more bites.

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    Topwater Prop Setup (Rod/Reel/Line) - Patrick Walters

    Fri, September 17

    Bassmaster pro Patrick Walters shows us his setup for covering water with topwater prop baits.

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    Essential Topwater Adjustments

    Fri, August 27

    Patrick Walters shares his tips for modifying topwater baits.

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    Rapala Tiny OG 4 Tackle Breakdown

    Tue, August 24

    Watch Patrick Walters breakdown the all new Rapala Tiny OG 4 shallow crankbait.

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    Rapala DT 8 Tackle Breakdown

    Fri, August 20

    Patrick Walters gives us a sneak peak at the all new Rapala DT 8 for 2022.

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    Wacky/Neko Rig Setup (Rod/Reel/Line) - Patrick Walters

    Fri, August 6

    Wacky rigs and Neko rigs go hand in hand so, Patrick uses the same setup for both techniques.

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    Swim Jig Setup (Rod/Reel/Line) - Patrick Walters

    Thu, August 5

    Patrick shows his tournament setup for fishing swim jigs.

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    Texas Rig Setup (Rod/Reel/Line) - Patrick Walters

    Wed, August 4

    Patrick Walters gives you all the tools he uses to be successful when texas rigging.

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    Structure Jig Setup (Rod/Reel/Line) - Patrick Walters

    Tue, August 3

    Patrick uses two setups when it comes to structure jigs: one for skipping and one for flipping.

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    Shaky Head Setup (Rod/Reel/Line) - Patrick Walters

    Mon, August 2

    Patrick uses two shaky head setups. One baitcasting setup for heavier weighted jigs and a more finesse option for the lighter heads.

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    How to Rig a Buzzbait

    Fri, July 30

    Patrick Walters loves throwing a buzz bait and he knows just how to rig them!

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    Carolina Rig Setup (Rod/Reel/Line) - Patrick Walters

    Wed, July 28

    Patrick Walters has his Carolina rig setup down to every detail. He's looking for a setup that gives him long casting capabilities and quick retrieves.

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    How to Rig a Shaky Head

    Fri, July 23

    Threading a worm onto a shaky head is easy with just a few steps.

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    How to Choose the Right Shaky Head

    Thu, July 22

    Biggest thing: Keep it simple. The majority of the time Patrick uses a ball head jig with a vertical line tie paired up with a natural color bait.

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    How to Choose the Right Topwater Prop Bait

    Wed, July 21

    Topwater prop baits cause a lot of commotion on the water and are great for catching the attention of bass.

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    How to Choose the Right Buzz Bait

    Tue, July 20

    As Patrick Walters says, "Who doesn't love a good topwater strike?" And buzz baits are a great way to get that blowup!

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    Buzzbait Setup (Rod/Reel/Line) - Patrick Walters

    Mon, July 19

    Buzz baits are a favorite topwater bait of Patrick Walters.

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    Topwater Walking Bait Setup (Rod/Reel/Line) - Patrick Walters

    Fri, July 16

    Patrick Walters has some great tips on what rod, reel, and line to use for topwater baits.

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    How to Choose the Right Topwater Walking Bait

    Thu, July 15

    Patrick Walters shares the key things to consider when picking a topwater walking bait.

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    How to Set Up a Texas Rigged Worm w/ Patrick Walters

    Wed, July 14

    Texas rigging a big worm is a great way to catch bass, all you need are a few simple steps and you can be set up in no time. Patrick Walters has all the tips and tricks on how to rig your worm with ease.

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