Beginner's Tacklebox: Wes Logan

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Bassmaster Elite Series pro Wes Logan sat down with us to create his version of the Beginner's Tacklebox.
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Bassmaster Elite Series pro Wes Logan sat down with us to create his version of the Beginner's Tacklebox.

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A shaky head dressed with a Zoom worm will do the trick across the country, all year long.
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A shaky head dressed with a Zoom worm will do the trick across the country, all year long.

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First bait into the box.
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First bait into the box.

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A ChatterBait is a go-to for the young angler, and for good reason.
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A ChatterBait is a go-to for the young angler, and for good reason.

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He said that he'll keep a ChatterBait tied on nearly all year.
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He said that he'll keep a ChatterBait tied on nearly all year.

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A topwater frog is an awesome summertime bait ...
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A topwater frog is an awesome summertime bait ...

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... and he always keeps one handy.
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... and he always keeps one handy.

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A Dirty Jigs jig is a staple in Logan's collection, but he said for anglers wanting to catch more bass more often need to learn it right away.
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A Dirty Jigs jig is a staple in Logan's collection, but he said for anglers wanting to catch more bass more often need to learn it right away.

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Into the box it goes.
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Into the box it goes.

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A buzzbait with a soft plastic toad. Like many other anglers, he prefers the frog to a stringy skirt.
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A buzzbait with a soft plastic toad. Like many other anglers, he prefers the frog to a stringy skirt.

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It's placed in the box.
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It's placed in the box.

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An Ark crankbait is a great presentation to learn.
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An Ark crankbait is a great presentation to learn.

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It holds a well-deserved spot in the box.
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It holds a well-deserved spot in the box.

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Especially in shad-based water, Logan likes a swim jig in a shad color pattern.
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Especially in shad-based water, Logan likes a swim jig in a shad color pattern.

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It's a great bait to transition with between the hot morning topwater bite as the fish move deeper during the day.
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It's a great bait to transition with between the hot morning topwater bite as the fish move deeper during the day.

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Next is a wacky rig.
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Next is a wacky rig.

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He loves this bait because it can be fished under many different conditions. The bass just can't leave it alone. It gets a comfortable spot in his tacklebox.
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He loves this bait because it can be fished under many different conditions. The bass just can't leave it alone. It gets a comfortable spot in his tacklebox.

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A Ned rig gets a lot of use across the country.
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A Ned rig gets a lot of use across the country.

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It's simple to rig, easy to use and the bass eat it. Simple.
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It's simple to rig, easy to use and the bass eat it. Simple.

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A Texas-rigged creature bait can be fished around brush, docks, steep ledges and through grass mats.
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A Texas-rigged creature bait can be fished around brush, docks, steep ledges and through grass mats.

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It's a technique that has earned Logan a lot of money, and one well worth learning.
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It's a technique that has earned Logan a lot of money, and one well worth learning.

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This topwater popper from Ark is a great presentation to add to the mix.
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This topwater popper from Ark is a great presentation to add to the mix.

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It's easy to use and fun to catch bass on. Perfect.
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It's easy to use and fun to catch bass on. Perfect.

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There you go. Thanks, Wes!
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There you go. Thanks, Wes!

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