Chad Pipkens just added a 4-pounder to his livewell, bringing his unofficial total for the day to 16 pounds, 10 ounces. BassTrakk shows him in 7th place. Pipkens is fishing vegetation growing near an island along the main channel.
On Bassmaster LIVE he shared an often overlooked tip that proved crucial in bringing that bass aboard.
“In post-front situations during the prespawn, it always pays to add a trailer hook to a bladed jig,” he said.
Pipkens caught the fish on the trailer hook, providing proof that trailer hooks aren’t just for spinnerbaits.