Jacob Wheeler was the youngest angler to win the Forrest Wood Cup in 2012 and has quickly become one of the best tournament pro anglers of all time. He dominated the 2021 fishing season winning 3 of the 7 Bass Pro Tour events culminating in the Angler of the Year award.
He has 9 Major League fishing championship wins with over $3million in winnings.
In 2021 his YouTube channel began moving more towards education, from what was primarily a life-style or tournament blog format.
Jacob Wheeler has monthly gear recommendation videos not included below
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My Favorite A-Rig: How-To Rig "The Alabama Rig" to Catch EVERY Fish
Banned in top tier pro circuits- Rod: >7ft / Heavy power
- Line: 20-25lb fluorocarbon
- Better to use a finesse size jig head like 3/16oz
- Check your state laws for maximum hooks when you rig
- Typically, the strike will occur on center and bottom baits
How to choose the RIGHT Weight for Bass Fishing with a Texas Rig
- 1/8oz - for shallow soft bottom
- 3/8oz - Best all around for pitching
- 1/2oz - offshore 10ft or deeper
- 1oz - for punching heavy grass cover
How to Choose which Color Crankbait for Any Situation
- What is the main forage species? Pick that pattern
- The dirtier the water the brighter the colors
- Clean water go with natural colors
All of my Deep Crankbait Fishing Secrets in ONE Video
- The dirtier the water the brighter the color
- The clearer the water the more natural or translucent
- Use a more buoyant bait for around cover
- Use 12lb fluorocarbon