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The devil’s in the deets.

A couple muskies 44 and 50” respectively that have come into my boat during the past couple weeks that without trailer hooks and selectively chosen trailers for each would probably have never happened.

Ironically a bag of fish mixed between those marks and two beyond also avoided capture because of slight errors in how to choose and present proper trailers for each situation and presentation.

Big muskies, especially fish over the 48-50” mark, are notorious for “nipping” at nearly every presentation that exists during periods of relative inactivity, which as they become older and reach what musky anglers consider to be trophy sizes, becomes the bulk of their time.

Especially in systems where smaller fish saturate the same structure situations, or the number of ancillary predators present increases, the more subtle a touch it takes at times to circumvent fishing through smaller fish and target larger specimens specifically.

In one of our upcoming instructional videos, I spend considerable time discussing this and the use of specific spinnerbaits for these neutral/negative open water fish.

In fact, you get to see me even lose one of the larger fish I’ve hooked this season at the boat due to my own error in not implementing a proper trailer hook with a suitably chosen trailer that best complements the way the specific spinnerbait is being used (ex. Burning over weeds, slow rolled up a deep break dragging bottom, yo-yo’d, vertically jigged...) and the tendencies of each specific weight and blade combination as well.

Notice there wasn’t even a single mention of color.

But ironically, this is one of the few times I will pay attention to color, as far as blade color set to trailer with different water hues and tints, and I discuss that a length as well.

If you haven’t checked out the quickly expanding and diverse fresh and saltwater libraries of educational angling media In the Spread has to offer... ...it’s about to be a great time to do so. www.inthespread.com

Stay tuned for our new HQ site, both in standard and mobile format, coming VERY soon.

-Cory Allen

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The largemouth bass fishing in Central Florida is remarkable. There are so many lakes that support habits conducive to the growth of giant bass. This is truly big bass country. Knowing when and where to fish throughout the year can be a challenge. Most of the well known bass lakes are not super easy to fish, but if you spend enough time on the water or know someone who spends ample amounts of time on the water, then you are way ahead of the game.

Last week, we ventured to a remote lake south of Orlando with bass fishing pro Nick Kefalides to target largemouth bass on topwater.  As he says, "this is not for the faint of heart". Surface detonations can startled you, as big bass explode on lures. Nick is an ex-marine special operator, so he brings a unique discipline to his fishing. He is very focused, patient and ready for any eventuality. He passion is topwater fishing and it shows.

Nick and I put together a 2 hour program on how to target largemouth bass on topwater that shares incredible depth of information on how to break down a shallow water lake. We drill into lures and presentation, casting and retrieval methodology, boat positioning, how to stay weedless, identifying fish behavioral patterns and more. Nick provides a stream of consciousness about what is happening and how he is responding while catching healthy bass and healthy bass. You can check out this amazing video at http://www.inthespread.com

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Trolling for Muskie

Seth Horne and Cory Allen had a very successful day and a half filming for In the Spread and covered at least 7-8 different topics from approaching open water to advanced trolling concepts and a variety of lure presentations from utilizing select spinnerbaits for suspended fish casting (where we lost a low 50” on film at the boat) to highlighting unique traits of some gliders made by Tim Woodyard and twitch baits maximized by his customization. On top of landing a few nice fish up to 48”, caught trolling a Blue Water twitch bait on film and the fish in the featured picture here, you get to see me hook the giant using Joe Murphy’s specially designed safety pin spinners made to target less active suspended muskies on the third cast using it as such and Seth had another we missed the hookset on fishing down 14-18 ft over 22-35 ft. I hope you guys will enjoy these videos and they help you gain some confidence in a few areas as well as further enhance your ability to problem solve on the water no matter the situation you face.

“Never give up. Trust your instincts.”-James McCloud

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Learn helpful fishing tips for fishing swimbaits of ledges to target largemouth bass from Capt. Mike Gerry. You can watch the full length video this short segment comes from here: www.inthespread.com

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Alabama's Lake Guntersville is a largemouth bass haven, so that is why In The Spread traveled there to fish with fishing Captain Mike Gerry. This legendary lake routinely yields massive bass. If you are new to this type of fishing or looking for tournament level knowledge, this bass fishing instructional video is your panacea.

Capt. Gerry has been largemouth bass fishing Lake Guntersville for over two decades. He possesses a unique understanding of the species seasonal behaviors and an incredible variety of techniques for any given conditions. Watch and learn as Mike shares bass fishing tips and strategies on how to fish points, drops and ledges with swim baits and swim jigs.

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I had a really nice time on the water in search of large mouth bass with Mike Gerry in Guntersville, Alabama. We fished until 10:30 AM and landed a dozen solid bass in the 3 to 5 pound range. That is good fishing.

Alabama is a dynamic fishing state with lots of good fishing. Lake Guntersville is one of those places where you just know it's going to go off. And, if you are going to fish Lake Guntersville in Alabama, there is no one else to go with other than Capt. Mike Gerry. Nothing is held back. He has loads of knowledge to share. What a great opportunity to share a morning with him landing a dozen healthy fish. 3 to 5's all morning. Boom!

The cool instructional video we filmed for In The Spread will be out in a week. We talked about fishing structure like points, drops and ledges using swim baits and swim jigs. A few crank baits were pulled, but received little significant action. Personally, I cannot wait to go back.

Pay Mike Gerry a visit:

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Florida is loaded with borrow pits and quarries that afford tremendous panfish and bass fishing opportunities and Capt. William Toney is here to help empower you with this video from In The Spreadand ITS Freshwater. While most of these dig out areas are on public lands and the fish can be pressured, there are some crafty ways to target fish in these waters that will prove productive for you.

Learn live bait and artificial techniques for bass and panfish. See why you don't need a lot of equipment to do this type of fishing. Capt. Toney will discuss how to keep your bait alive, tackle, rods and reels, bait nets and other essential gear to make your day a big success.

Fish with Capt. William Toney www.homosassainshorefishing.com

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Florida is loaded with borrow pits and quarries that afford tremendous panfish and bass fishing opportunities and Capt. William Toney is here to help empower you to catch more with this video from In The Spreadand ITS Freshwater. While most of these dig out areas are on public lands and the fish can be pressured, there are some crafty ways to target fish in these waters that will prove productive for you.

Learn live bait and artificial techniques for bass and panfish. See why you don't need a lot of equipment to do this type of fishing. Capt. Toney will discuss how to keep your bait alive, tackle, rods and reels, bait nets and other essential gear to make your day a big success.

Fish with Capt. William Toney www.homosassainshorefishing.com

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Site casting to big tarpon is one of the great angling experiences and In The Spreadis here to show you everything you need to know to do it with success. And, for big tarpon, the west coast of Florida is one of the best places to give it a go. Let Sarasota legend Jason Coffrin show you the ropes as he site casts to big fish. Learn about bait placement, angling technique, vessel placement, the gear you need and more.

If you want to target huge fish nearshore with one of the best guides, Jason Coffrin is the guy. Contact him here: [email protected]

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Gain valuable insight on targeting mid-winter “puppy” black drum from Capt. William Toney and Capt. Chad Bryson with this In The Spread fishing video. William is a light tackle inshore fishing expert and Chad is a super accomplished fly and light tackle wizard. As usual, they open up the play book, so you will have all the information you need to limit out on super edible sized black drum.

Black drum are often overlooked when it comes to table fare and certainly underappreciated for their light tackle sporting quality. When venturing out for some wintertime inshore and backcountry fishing action, knowing how to target species selectively can help put more fish in the boat. Learn more with this video.

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Fish with Capt. William Toney http://homosassainshorefishing.com

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David Brackmann goes In The Spread to share his knowledge and opinions on offshore trolling lures and how to properly manage a spread when fishing for marlin. David has fished for marlin all over the world at a very high level with great success, so he is a really good guy to learn from. If you want a deeper understanding of lure and spread dynamics, then this is the video for you.

On top of David sharing his thoughts on setting up and managing a spread for marlin fishing, he talks about hooks, hook rigs, skirts, selecting the ideal lure heads for different pattern positions, wave placement, how lures cycle, how marlin bite lures, plus loads more. If you are into marlin fishing, do not miss this opportunity to learn some super helpful pointers from world renowned David Brackmann.

Stream it here: http://www.inthespread.com/marlin.html#marlinluresspread

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Bill Pino, of Squidnation, sits down with In The Spread to discuss his dredge fishing setup for sailfish in Central America. Learn how Bill and his teams win billfish tournaments year after year, with the insight he shares in this video.

Squidnation is at the top of the game when it comes to the development of dredges, teasers, squids and components. Their flippy floppy is a killer and a must have for any sailfishing boat. Watch as Bill Pino explains, in great detail, how he sets up his dredges and teasers for sailfish, so you can be at the top of your billfish game.

Watch the video here: http://www.inthespread.com/sailfish.html#sailfishdredgeteaser

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Southern Musky Seminar: Wintertime Fishing

November 5 th at The Fish Hawk in Atlanta: 764 Miami Cir NE #126, Atlanta, GA 30324

RSVP to [email protected]

Speakers include Cory Allen, Chad Bryson, Jase Bouldin, plus other guest speakers

$20 at the door includes Reformation Brewery Beer and Pizza

Incredible Tackle and Prizes Being Given Away!!!! FREEBIES

LIMITED seating available

This is a In The Spread, ITS Freshwater, Chad Bryson Fishing, Fish Hawk and Tennessee Valley Muskie Authority production. 

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River System Muskie Fishing on Fly from In The Spread and Captain Chad Bryson is part of the muskie series for fly fishermen. Captain Chad highlights the river dynamics that hold muskie and how to target these powerful fish.

With this video, you will also learn about why certain confluences are productive fishing areas, the water features to look for that may hold fish, presentation mechanics, rods, reels and the types of flies that produce the most success for Chad. To fish with Chad www.chadbrysonfishing.com

Watch the full length video here: www.inthespread.com

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Striped bass fishing in southeast Tennessee is world class and Capt. Todd Asher is here with In TheSpread to share how he targets these fish in dam boils and locks. With over 20 years of experience targeting stripers, Todd still believes he has more to learn. His mind is wide open and always looking to learn something new about the species. It is with this spirit that he shares his tactics and techniques on fishing for striped bass in Tennessee. Todd is humble, quiet in his operation, yet deadly precise in putting anglers on big fish.

If you want to learn about the rods, reels, rigs, baits, boat handling, angling and thought processes that Todd Asher brings to the fishery, this is the instructional video for you. See how you can catch more and bigger striped bass today with In The Spread and Capt. Todd Asher.

Check it out with your subscription http://www.inthespread.com/bass.html#striperbass

Learn more about Todd: http://www.shadnastyfishing.com

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I always enjoy fishing with guys that are unassuming and under control the entire day. These are the guys that adapt to bite variations without much hesitation. They have spent so much time fishing that when the water, weather and fish behavior changes, they already have a plan.

Capt. Todd Asher, of www.shadnastyfishing.com, is just such a guy. He has been fishing for striped bass for over two decades. Whether you want numbers or trophies, Todd knows where to go and which tactics will work. The man is an operator. If you have not fished the world class striper waters of Southeast Tennessee then you are missing something really special. Todd Asher can put you on fish that build lasting memories and a desire to come back again and again.

Full Throttle Media and In The Spread filmed part 1 of a multi-part series of fishing videos with Todd Asher, this past week. We will be drilling into this striper fishery and sharing all the info with you, so you can have more success in this fishery or your own.

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In The Spread and Cory Allen have some super interesting tactics and techniques to share in this new muskie jigging video. While spinner baits are highly effective lures in muskie fishing, few use them to jig. Covering more of the water column can prove to be extremely productive when trying to trigger bites from suspended or neutral fish.

Cory Allen is a beast of a musky fisherman. His depth of knowledge is scary in its applicable lethality. See what he is sharing in this video and up your muskie fishing program.

Watch here: http://inthespread.com/muskie.html#jiggingmuskie

To fish with Cory, visit http://www.tennesseevalleymuskieauthority.com