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Jigging Tips - B.A.S.S. Elite Series Pro Jay Yelas
• “If I am vertical jigging deep, I like a longer rod and at times a heavier SteelShad up to 3/4 oz. Lew’s

7’4” H Team Lew Custom Pro Rod paired with Team Lew 7:1 Custom Pro Baitcaster reel spooled
with either 10-12 lb. Trilene Fluorocarbon line. This allows for good hook-sets, picks up more line,
while the 7:1 reel gear ratio helps me control the deep bass.”
• “When working isolated cover, humps or saddle areas, I will utilize my sonar to locate baitfish/bass.
Until then I will make long cast then slowly retrieve my SteelShad back to the boat or alternate a
Yo-Yo technique.” Yelas suggest anglers always keep an eye open for schooling bass. “The
SteelShad is the best schooling bass bait period. It can be cast fast and far to these surface busting

bass, then it vibrates and falls quickly enticing
schooling bass to eat it!”

Cranking the SteelShad
• Cranking the SteelShad is accomplished just as you
would cast and retrieve any lipless crankbait,

spinnerbait, in-line spinners or swimbait. Simply make
your cast, and then begin reeling the SteelShad once it
hits the water. The SteelShad will immediately start
vibrating, vary your retrieve speeds until you zero in
on what speed encourages the bass to eat your
SteelShad.