Topic 1: A Grinder's Approach to Bass Fishing - We all dream of the days when we've locked in a pattern and can call our shots on big fish at will, but unfortunately those opportunities are few and far between. Most of the time, we're trying to eke out every last bite on stingy fisheries. That's why it pays to be a grinder, understanding how to get the extra bite or two that typically make a difference every day, and Mike McClelland has used this ability to make the most of his time on the ultra-competitive Elite Series.

Topic 2: Postspawn Jerkbaits - Many anglers use suspending jerkbaits extensively during the winter and pre-spawn period and then put them away until the same times the following year. That's a mistake, with a few adjustments, the same characteristics that make them effective when it's cold also make them productive later in the year, when others don't think of using them.