Edwin Evers
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Edwin, or E2 to those in the industry, is a professional angler based out of Oklahoma. He has 13 major career wins, 2 world championships, 119 top 20 finishes and over $3.5 million in career earnings.

We love E2's YouTube channel for its high production quality, focus on education and the infections joy from fishing he brings every time. A main component of his YouTube channel is his Project E.

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If you could only buy One Rod/Reel Combo

  • 7'-0" Medium Heavy Power BaitCaster
  • Can use it for everything if you really need to

My Rod & Reel Setups for Top Water Fishing

  • You need at least 1 shorter rod for more control
  • If just one : 6'-8" Medium Power BaitCaster
  • If two : 7'-4" Medium Heavy Power BaitCaster
  • High speed gear ratio reel like 8.3:1
  • 50lb Braid
  • Use a 14-17lb mono leader if braid is tangling on front treble

My Jerk Bait Setup

  • 6'-9" Medium Power / Fast Action
  • Shorter rod for more control
  • High speed gear ratio reel like 8.3:1
  • 10lb Flourocarbon

How to Fish RipRap

  • They are not on one spot. They are constantly moving so cover the same water back and forth.
  • They are going to be facing up current
  • As day changes - depth of the fish changes
  • Water color dictates the bait type to use
  • Change your retrieve style occasionally
  • Find indentions they can tuck up out of the current

Summertime Cranking

  • Use electronics to find them offshore
  • Clarity in feet x 5 = start looking here
  • Have 14.5, 17.5, 20.5 and 25.5 depth baits ready
  • 12lb Flourocarbon line
  • Medium Gear ratio reel (6.8:1)
  • 7'-10" Rod for super long casts for full depth of the bait
  • Change your retrieve style / speed

How to fish Shallow Grass

  • Look for birds - start there
  • Make multiple casts on key points
  • Primarily using jigs and swimbaits
  • Bass will move the grass...cast there

How to catch bass on a Drop Shot

  • Keep the line tight and when it feels different - set the hook
  • Find something different - a high spot, rocks, a point, etc
  • Fishing just outside a grass line is good

Spinnerbait Secrets

  • Run it higher in the water column to give bass a better chance
  • Change your retieve, stop/start, get the blades to flutter
  • Quiet entry into the water - underhand / roll cast
  • Cover water - go fast until you find a group
  • Work the edges of grass/lilipads with Spinnerbaits...not in them

The Hair Jig - Everything you need to know

  • Long cast
  • Give slack to the line....let the bait fall
  • Reel quick 3-4 times, pause, let it fall
  • Watch the line!!!
  • The bow in the line moves or snaps...set the hook!
  • 10-12lb Flourocarbon is the best
  • 1/2oz or 5/8oz size has the right fall rate

How to skip jigs under docks like a pro

  • Featuring Andy Montgomery - Skipping Master
  • Jig Head needs to be flat'ish and a great bait keeper (screw lock)
  • Thread the trailer on deeper not shorter
  • 1/2oz is the best weight for skipping
  • Rod should have a lot of tip action and stiff backbone
  • Bait should hit the water as close to target as possible parallel to water

What jig trailers does a Pro keep in his boat?

  • Finesse : Berkley Crazy Legs Chigger Craw 3inch
  • Finesse : Berkley Meaty Chunk in 2.75 inch
  • Full Size : Berkley Crazy Legs Chigger Craw or Meaty Chunk 4inch
  • Swim : Berkley Grass Pig Junior (in white)
  • Swim : Berkley Rocket Craw (in white)
  • Main Colors: Green Pumpkin, Black/Blue and Saphire Blue

How to tie the Albright Knot

Often used to tie monofilament leader to a braid main line

Catch springtime BIGGUNS with THIS bait right now!

Vibrating Jigs...
  • 50F+ stained/dirty water
  • 7'3 heavy rod + slow gear ratio
  • Not good for laydowns
  • Use a small trailer just for profile
  • Green Pumpkin color is favorite

5 MUST HAVE Rod/Reel combos you need!

In order of most importance:
  • 7ft-1in Medium Heavy Baitcaster
  • 7ft-3in Heavy CarbonLite Baitcaster
  • 7ft Medium Heavy Baitcaster
  • 6ft-8in Medium Baitcaster
  • 6ft-9in Medium Spinning

Jerkbait fishing in 39 DEGREE WATER!

  • Overcast + not gin clear water = Solid Colors
  • Clear water = Transparent Colors
  • Fish deeper in clear water
  • Make the longest cast possible
  • Slow twitches due to cold water

Fall Jerkbait Colors

  • Gin Clear Water + Sunny Sky = Translucent with some blue
  • Gin Clear Water + Overcast = Translucent but some chartreuse
  • Sorta Clear = Chrome
  • Dirty Water = Pearl White
  • Muddy Water = Super Flashy Colors