Traditional cat tactics include live or deadbait presentations -- even applications that require latex gloves and a surgeon's mask. But cats are predators, and by nature they hunt for their food. Savvy cat anglers who take advantage of the fish's natural aggresiveness often produce impressive catches on bass-style crankbaits and even walleye jigs.

White bass do not get the respect they deserve, period. They are readily available across the nation, are greedy feeders and fairly predictable. They'll also challenge any lightweight gear you have. Here's your chance to  learn a few insider tricks that will hook you up with more of these feisty white predators.

 

Walleye Pro Tommy Skarlis shars a number of his best tactics for duping pressured fish into attacking a bait. Occasionally it's as simpls as changing spinner colors, while other times a more extreme adustment, such as switching from jigging to pulling cranks, is necessary to get negative fish fired up.