tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032150969856098713Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:05:13 +0000Mike Folkestad Drop Shot RodReactor WatchesDarrin BishopHow to get and retain bass fishing sponsorsHow ToAngler of the YearOxford SuitesSan AntonioLine twistUS OpenFLWJohn MorrowSelman ChevroletDrop ShotColumbia River OregonExtended CabCraig NelsonCody MeyerSteepRyan BrewerMike's Tips and TechniquesVideoTC Sports ReportPrism ShadRachel UribeChris MasonDropshotSplit Shotdead stickingLinedetailsDave NelsonRoosevelt ArizonaSouthern CaliforniaLorenzo RossettiNitroSilverado 1500Lake Mead NevadaPlanoBilly EganBurrosBill CookLake Havasu ArizonaLake Oroville CaliforniaSwimmingweightChris ZaldainJR WrightSeaguarsecretDaiwaBill ListonhooksCorey VasquezJohn ZilligSteezChris RicciNacimientoYamamotoCalifornia DeltaPickwick AlabamaRebarb HooksMatt DevlinWON BassTami CurtisTony ByrdBoatBankClam ShotHighway 95John HaginsRev RigDaiwa CupSenkoMike TuckMaverickbass fishingLake Mohave ArizonaHighway 40Payson ArizonaJigRichard DobynsBraidJody OnlyNail WeightPaul BaileyRobowormTim KlingerLeader LengthFalcon Lake TexasSeasonal PatternsWestern ClassicTami's Rock 'n RollerHighway PatrolLake Shasta CaliforniaDouble TailMiss ArizonaClear Lake CaliforniaRosure LureMike Folkestad ... Bass Fishing BlogPro Bass Angler Mike Folkestad enjoys sharing what he has learned through out his career. Check out his website...it will make you a better angler.http://mikefolkestad.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Mike Folkestad)Blogger35125MikeFolkestadBassFishingBloghttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032150969856098713.post-8861213867542261471Sun, 22 Jan 2012 06:58:00 +00002012-01-21T23:02:33.187-08:00Drop ShotVideoTC Sports Reportbass fishingDropshotsecretPart 4 of 4; Dropshot bass fishing video; How to fish the drop shot Dropshot secrets and more. Part 1 of 4 is an introduction to the drop shot. Part 2 of 4 is Details include, leader length, the different weights, hooks, and more. Part 3 of 4 deals with how to handle line twist. Drop shot worms; Maverick and Roboworms, Daiwa, Plano, and Rebarb hooks. Part 4 of 4 Dropshot secrets and more. Videos produced by TC Sports Report. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MikeFolkestadBassFishingBlog/~3/FOShQDBRtS8/part-4-of-4-dropshot-bass-fishing-video.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike Folkestad)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MikeFolkestadBassFishingBlog/~4/FOShQDBRtS8" height="1" width="1"/>http://mikefolkestad.blogspot.com/2012/01/part-4-of-4-dropshot-bass-fishing-video.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032150969856098713.post-7305947139013534898Sun, 22 Jan 2012 06:55:00 +00002012-01-21T23:02:44.414-08:00TC Sports ReportRobowormRebarb HooksLine twistDropshotDaiwaPlanoMaverickPart 3 of 4; Drop shot bass fishing video; how to fish a drop shot How to handle line twist. Drop shot worms; Maverick and Roboworms, Daiwa, Plano, and Rebarb hooks. Part 1 of 4 is an introduction to the drop shot. Part 2 of 4 is Details include, leader length, the different weights, hooks, and more. Part 3 of 4 deals with how to handle line twist. Drop shot worms; Maverick and Roboworms, Daiwa, Plano, and Rebarb hooks. Part 4 of 4 Dropshot secrets http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MikeFolkestadBassFishingBlog/~3/f9fGQfVF73o/part-3-of-4-drop-shot-bass-fishing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike Folkestad)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MikeFolkestadBassFishingBlog/~4/f9fGQfVF73o" height="1" width="1"/>http://mikefolkestad.blogspot.com/2012/01/part-3-of-4-drop-shot-bass-fishing.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032150969856098713.post-6070042680147102689Sun, 22 Jan 2012 06:49:00 +00002012-01-21T23:02:52.531-08:00Drop ShotVideoTC Sports ReportHow Tobass fishingDropshotLeader LengthdetailsweighthooksPart 2 of 4; Drop shot bass fishing video; how to fish a drop shot Details include, leader length, the different weights, hooks, and more. Part 1 of 4 is an introduction to the drop shot. Part 2 of 4 is Details include, leader length, the different weights, hooks, and more. Part 3 of 4 deals with how to handle line twist. Drop shot worms; Maverick and Roboworms, Daiwa, Plano, and Rebarb hooks. Part 4 of 4 Dropshot secrets and more. Videos produced http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MikeFolkestadBassFishingBlog/~3/0ioSk6KqUCc/part-2-of-4-drop-shot-bass-fishing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike Folkestad)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MikeFolkestadBassFishingBlog/~4/0ioSk6KqUCc" height="1" width="1"/>http://mikefolkestad.blogspot.com/2012/01/part-2-of-4-drop-shot-bass-fishing.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032150969856098713.post-7200433263572440120Sun, 22 Jan 2012 06:38:00 +00002012-01-21T23:03:03.380-08:00Mike Folkestad Drop Shot RodDrop ShotVideoTC Sports ReportHow Tobass fishingDropshotDaiwaPart 1 of 4; Drop shot bass fishing video; how to fish a drop shot An introduction to the drop shot. Part 1 of 4 is an introduction to the drop shot. Part 2 of 4 is Details include, leader length, the different weights, hooks, and more. Part 3 of 4 deals with how to handle line twist. Drop shot worms; Maverick and Roboworms, Daiwa, Plano, and Rebarb hooks. Part 4 of 4 Dropshot secrets and more. Videos produced by TC Sports Report. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MikeFolkestadBassFishingBlog/~3/ERE0FofrQG0/part-1-of-4-drop-shot-bass-fishing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike Folkestad)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MikeFolkestadBassFishingBlog/~4/ERE0FofrQG0" height="1" width="1"/>http://mikefolkestad.blogspot.com/2012/01/part-1-of-4-drop-shot-bass-fishing.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032150969856098713.post-788595917359140999Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:23:00 +00002012-01-17T18:25:43.142-08:00YamamotoBilly EganSwimmingRyan BrewerWON BassAngler of the YearDaiwaSteepJody OnlySeaguarDouble TailBankSteezbass fishingBill CookJigCraig NelsonReactor WatchesBass fishing with 50 fish days Ryan Brewer and Mike Folkestad (WON Bass photo by Jody Only) Mike Folkestad and Craig Nelson (WON Bass photo by Jody Only) Bass fishing using a 3/8 oz brown rubber jig with a Yamamoto double tail trailer, using 12 lb test Seaguar fluorocarbon line on a 7 foot medium heavy Steez rod and reel.  I got onto this bite in 25-45 foot of water on steep banks with a slow crawl and swimming the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MikeFolkestadBassFishingBlog/~3/H089y0GoVuo/bass-fishing-with-50-fish-days.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike Folkestad)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MikeFolkestadBassFishingBlog/~4/H089y0GoVuo" height="1" width="1"/>http://mikefolkestad.blogspot.com/2012/01/bass-fishing-with-50-fish-days.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032150969856098713.post-2659844348145676244Tue, 06 Dec 2011 04:55:00 +00002011-12-12T09:12:31.202-08:00Western ClassicBoatTami CurtisWON BassAngler of the YearDarrin BishopDave NelsonJohn MorrowSeaguarNitroSteezNacimientoBill ListonSan AntonioChris MasonDaiwa CupWON Bass Western Classic at Nacimiento and San Antonio; Angler of the Year and Daiwa Cup Mike Folkestad and Tami Curtis with Bill Liston (Daiwa) What a great season!  I fish for the love of the sport and it has been so good to me.  I was able to earn angler of the year in the norther division and winning the Daiwa Cup overall angler of the year. It was an honor to have my sponsor Bill Liston with Daiwa come out to award me the Daiwa Cup. Photo by Angler Bill Snyder I just http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MikeFolkestadBassFishingBlog/~3/EbvuNfvl9tE/daiwa-anglers-mike-folkestad-and-tami.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tami Curtis)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MikeFolkestadBassFishingBlog/~4/EbvuNfvl9tE" height="1" width="1"/>http://mikefolkestad.blogspot.com/2011/12/daiwa-anglers-mike-folkestad-and-tami.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032150969856098713.post-7579027774714189582Mon, 03 Oct 2011 04:12:00 +00002011-10-02T21:43:19.443-07:00Silverado 1500Highway 95BurrosHighway PatrolExtended CabSouthern CaliforniaSelman ChevroletLake Havasu ArizonaHighway 40My head-on collision with a BURRO, and a totaled truck!Leaving Lake Havasu at 6:30 in the morning on highway 95, I was headed toward highway 40. About 5 miles out of the city, from out of nowhere the burro appeared in the middle of the road. I was going about 65 mph. I slammed on the breaks and screamed "OH SH**"! It stopped the truck in it's tracks and the airbag went off. I had to pry the doors open with my feet and squeeze out. Luckily, I http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MikeFolkestadBassFishingBlog/~3/QA6CY_jyMUQ/my-head-on-collision-with-burro-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike Folkestad)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MikeFolkestadBassFishingBlog/~4/QA6CY_jyMUQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://mikefolkestad.blogspot.com/2011/10/my-head-on-collision-with-burro-and.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032150969856098713.post-95212987189013378Sun, 25 Sep 2011 22:30:00 +00002011-09-29T17:08:40.268-07:00Richard DobynsMike TuckFLWWON BassAngler of the YearClear Lake Californiabass fishingDropshotClear Lake California is one of the best fisheries in the country! WON Bass and FLW back-to-back tournamentsPhotos by Bill Mays: Courtesy of WON BassWhat an awesome day one at the WON Bass Clear Lake tournament. My 1st day draw was Chris Gilkison. Every fish we caught was 4 lbs or bigger. Anytime you can throw back 4 1/2 pounders makes for a great day on the water. Every fish we weighed in was 5 1/2 - 7 1/2 lbs. Our total for the day was 30.60 lbs!We dropshotted 6-7" Roboworms, the Folkestad http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MikeFolkestadBassFishingBlog/~3/y5Lq_FuviAY/clear-lake-california-is-one-of-best.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike Folkestad)3<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MikeFolkestadBassFishingBlog/~4/y5Lq_FuviAY" height="1" width="1"/>http://mikefolkestad.blogspot.com/2011/09/clear-lake-california-is-one-of-best.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032150969856098713.post-4239473554505241931Mon, 21 Feb 2011 15:38:00 +00002011-09-25T16:24:43.110-07:00Roosevelt ArizonaTami CurtisFLWWON BassRobowormbass fishingDropshotSenkodead stickingHow quickly the fish can change....When I rolled into Lake Roosevelt, I went fishing the 1st day. There was a high of 38 degrees and ice cycles hanging on all the brush and it was still there when I left the lake at 5 pm. The picture to the left is the water coming out of the bilge pump freezing as it hits the cold air. Water temp was 48 degrees, it was a cold miserable day. I caught 3 fish.Water continued to warm during http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MikeFolkestadBassFishingBlog/~3/mVuv9bVwL54/how-quickly-fish-can-change.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike Folkestad)3<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MikeFolkestadBassFishingBlog/~4/mVuv9bVwL54" height="1" width="1"/>http://mikefolkestad.blogspot.com/2011/02/how-quickly-fish-can-change.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032150969856098713.post-2962752780247034950Sun, 23 Jan 2011 00:16:00 +00002011-01-22T17:20:09.865-08:00Prism ShadFLWWON BassRobowormbass fishingLake Shasta CaliforniaDropshotOxford Suites2 tourneys back to back; WON Bass & FLW at Lake Shasta, CA...and it RAINED A LOT!!!!When reaching Shasta, water was higher than normal and rising. The weather was cold like normal there, with the intermittent rain showers and snow with the days high of 38 degrees. Fishing was slower than normal. The main body was really tough. You had to go up the rivers to find any concentration of fish.Most the time the fish were deep in the 40-60' range. To use a drop shot, darthead, or http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MikeFolkestadBassFishingBlog/~3/LfHy4IPhjXc/2-tourneys-back-to-back-won-bass-flw-at.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike Folkestad)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MikeFolkestadBassFishingBlog/~4/LfHy4IPhjXc" height="1" width="1"/>http://mikefolkestad.blogspot.com/2011/01/2-tourneys-back-to-back-won-bass-flw-at.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032150969856098713.post-6379076275909627425Tue, 23 Nov 2010 01:52:00 +00002011-11-23T19:40:26.252-08:00VideoRebarb Hooksbass fishingDropshotDaiwaBass Fishing Videos Part 1 of 4; Bass Fishing How to fish a dropshot Part 2 of 4; Bass Fishing How to fish a dropshot Part 3 of 4; Bass Fishing How to fish a dropshot Part 4 of 4; Bass Fishing How to fish a dropshot http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MikeFolkestadBassFishingBlog/~3/wxwuTLfLsBY/bass-fishing-videos.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike Folkestad)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MikeFolkestadBassFishingBlog/~4/wxwuTLfLsBY" height="1" width="1"/>http://mikefolkestad.blogspot.com/2011/01/bass-fishing-videos.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032150969856098713.post-3485182994974248903Tue, 16 Nov 2010 20:35:00 +00002010-11-16T12:44:41.834-08:00Tami CurtisTC Sports ReportCalifornia DeltaSenkoJohn ZilligBraidLineNail WeightChris RicciClam ShotRev RigSplit ShotTony ByrdWhat is the Rev Rig?Chris Ricci showed this technique to me. It definitely works. It's named after our friend Pastor Tony Byrd...A.K.A. "The Rev". On my way back from the Delta earlier this year, I stopped at my good friend's house, John Zillig. We tested it out using a nail weight, a round split shot, and a clam shot. There are some subtle differences for sure.Since then I've noticed there are times when http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MikeFolkestadBassFishingBlog/~3/NbwHaiNpySA/what-is-rev-rig.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike Folkestad)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MikeFolkestadBassFishingBlog/~4/NbwHaiNpySA" height="1" width="1"/>http://mikefolkestad.blogspot.com/2010/11/what-is-rev-rig.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032150969856098713.post-8681810471785411575Mon, 08 Nov 2010 20:02:00 +00002010-11-08T15:19:08.750-08:00Tami's Rock 'n RollerLake Mead NevadaMaverickRosure LureWON Bass Western Classic; Lake Mead NevadaOnce again practice at Lake Mead was really tough. It was a struggle for Chris, Tami, and I to catch 5 keepers a day. We tried different techniques: cranking a Rosure Lure, Maverick's Tami Rock 'n Roller and Tami's Diamond, Canyon Plastics 00B tube, Ricci's Recipe Rio Rico, D&M Spinnerbaits and jigs, Roboworms, Yamamoto Senkos and Hula Grubs, Maverick worms Jigs, and more. We caught a lot of http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MikeFolkestadBassFishingBlog/~3/gW306JCw0_8/won-bass-western-classic-lake-mead.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike Folkestad)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MikeFolkestadBassFishingBlog/~4/gW306JCw0_8" height="1" width="1"/>http://mikefolkestad.blogspot.com/2010/11/won-bass-western-classic-lake-mead.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032150969856098713.post-3794063517493882130Mon, 08 Nov 2010 19:38:00 +00002010-11-08T15:34:53.691-08:00NitroWON BassAngler of the YearCalifornia DeltaJohn HaginsMatt DevlinLorenzo RossettiCorey VasquezPaul BaileyThe OK corral at the Delta between Mike Folkestad and Paul BaileyFishing overall was pretty tough during practice at the Delta.The first day, my AAA partner was Matt Devlin. At the end of day 1, Matt and I thought we had pretty good weight with 13.54 lbs until Paul Bailey weighed in with 16 lbs. I have been chasing Paul all year long for Angler of the Year.Day two, I drew Corey Vasquez, from Tulare Calif. We ran to the area where I caught 13.54 in day one.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MikeFolkestadBassFishingBlog/~3/Wk4KuL2Cq48/ok-corral-at-delta-between-mike.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike Folkestad)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MikeFolkestadBassFishingBlog/~4/Wk4KuL2Cq48" height="1" width="1"/>http://mikefolkestad.blogspot.com/2010/11/ok-corral-at-delta-between-mike.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032150969856098713.post-3483706257800380846Sat, 02 Oct 2010 22:50:00 +00002010-10-03T15:08:30.079-07:00Roosevelt ArizonaTim KlingerFLWCody MeyerChris ZaldainRachel Uribebass fishingMiss ArizonaJR WrightPayson ArizonaBlind Squirrel and Lake RooseveltLake Roosevelt, AZI was invited to do a 6 hour event in Payson, AZ at the fairgrounds. While traveling along the highway to my surprise, I saw a billboard with my picture on it. How awesome is that!Reaching the fairgrounds, they had me park my truck and boat and had a table alongside for sighing autographs.I signed at least 500, consisting of T-shirts (front & back), skirts, hips, butts, hats, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MikeFolkestadBassFishingBlog/~3/eOzZ5eB5qjw/blind-squirrel-and-lake-roosevelt.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike Folkestad)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MikeFolkestadBassFishingBlog/~4/eOzZ5eB5qjw" height="1" width="1"/>http://mikefolkestad.blogspot.com/2010/10/blind-squirrel-and-lake-roosevelt.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032150969856098713.post-5377109769723880773Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:07:00 +00002010-07-27T21:08:48.765-07:00Lake Mead NevadaUS OpenLost In The Wind.....I was lost in the wind.  The pre fish started off great, I was on a good solid pattern for the first three days of practice.  It just got weak for the next four days.  I started to change it up with spinnerbaits, topwater, carolina rig, split shot, and jigs.  I fished shallow down to 50' deep and nothing seemed to be working for me.  When the tournament started I was lost in the wind.  So I when http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MikeFolkestadBassFishingBlog/~3/ku5wNcTF27A/i-was-lost-in-wind.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike Folkestad)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MikeFolkestadBassFishingBlog/~4/ku5wNcTF27A" height="1" width="1"/>http://mikefolkestad.blogspot.com/2010/07/i-was-lost-in-wind.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032150969856098713.post-5806039488648648488Sun, 13 Jun 2010 01:51:00 +00002010-06-12T19:41:54.918-07:00California DeltaFishing "Disappointment" area in 40 mph winds.... Photo:  Courtesy of FLW Outdoors. What a tough tournament for me!  I could not get anything going.  I caught a few fish on everything, couldn't establish a pattern.  Did not get a big bite over 2.5 lbs.  Going into the last day, I was one pound out of the money.  We had heavy winds, 40 mph, I thought I was on Lake Mead!  I went to the area that I was catching fish, about a 25 mile run, hoping http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MikeFolkestadBassFishingBlog/~3/1PUjeIvXl38/courtesy-of-flw-outdoors.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike Folkestad)3<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MikeFolkestadBassFishingBlog/~4/1PUjeIvXl38" height="1" width="1"/>http://mikefolkestad.blogspot.com/2010/06/courtesy-of-flw-outdoors.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032150969856098713.post-8017387208861568665Wed, 26 May 2010 16:23:00 +00002010-05-26T09:32:34.602-07:00Lake Mohave ArizonaLake Mohave...Photo by Rich Holland with WON Bass The spawn was mostly done in the southern portion of the lake.  I only had 2 1/2 days of pre fish, so I made the choice to fish north because the fish weren't as far along in the spawn.  There were fish on beds and some guarding fry.  The fish were around the brush in the cuts, but with fishing pressure and water elevation dropping to 642' caused most the fishhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MikeFolkestadBassFishingBlog/~3/_19-be2j0t4/lake-mohave.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike Folkestad)4<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MikeFolkestadBassFishingBlog/~4/_19-be2j0t4" height="1" width="1"/>http://mikefolkestad.blogspot.com/2010/05/lake-mohave.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032150969856098713.post-8487746693531952828Mon, 03 May 2010 00:27:00 +00002010-05-02T16:27:32.963-07:00How to get and retain bass fishing sponsorsHow To Obtain SponsorsBy Mike Folkestad A sponsorship is a win-win situation. Both parties have to get something out of the deal. You will be dealing with businesses, which ultimately are in business to make money. It is very critical that you are able to give back to your sponsors helping them achieve their goals. There are several contributing factors to obtaining endorsement sponsors. It isn't as easy as http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MikeFolkestadBassFishingBlog/~3/MxNdaBBfJac/how-to-obtain-sponsors.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike Folkestad)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MikeFolkestadBassFishingBlog/~4/MxNdaBBfJac" height="1" width="1"/>http://mikefolkestad.blogspot.com/2010/05/how-to-obtain-sponsors.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032150969856098713.post-6117905221920391040Sun, 02 May 2010 23:28:00 +00002010-05-02T16:22:40.290-07:00How to get and retain bass fishing sponsorsHow To Retain And Keep SponsorsBy Mike Folkestad Once you have a sponsor, make sure your public image stays clean. Be sure to display sponsor's logos on vehicle, boat, business card, tournament jersey, and where ever you think it might be appropriate. Be aware of all photography photos, being conscious of logo positions and visibility in pictures. Try to include your endorsement sponsors in all media, radio, articles, and http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MikeFolkestadBassFishingBlog/~3/2ioOhE-zFvU/how-to-retain-and-keep-sponsors.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike Folkestad)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MikeFolkestadBassFishingBlog/~4/2ioOhE-zFvU" height="1" width="1"/>http://mikefolkestad.blogspot.com/2010/05/how-to-retain-and-keep-sponsors.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032150969856098713.post-4019740398688803212Sun, 02 May 2010 22:01:00 +00002010-05-02T15:01:47.344-07:00Lake Shasta CaliforniaWON Bass at Lake ShastaMarch 2010 Great spotted bass fishing. Fish were in 10-35'. Dropshotting Robos, Mavericks, and nail rig Senko 5". Weighed 7 1/2 lbs and 8 1/2 lbs. No big bites. I came in 21st place.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MikeFolkestadBassFishingBlog/~3/-0ITqQVxLvY/won-bass-at-lake-shasta.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike Folkestad)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MikeFolkestadBassFishingBlog/~4/-0ITqQVxLvY" height="1" width="1"/>http://mikefolkestad.blogspot.com/2010/05/won-bass-at-lake-shasta.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032150969856098713.post-1724490664598681585Sun, 02 May 2010 22:00:00 +00002010-05-02T15:00:38.630-07:00California DeltaWest Coast Bass at California DeltaMarch 2010 Day 1: 26 lbs. Caught on MM3 Zipper and nail rig Senko green pumpkin. Day 2: Used the same baits but just couldn't get the big bites. Weighed 12 lbs. Good enough for 5th place.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MikeFolkestadBassFishingBlog/~3/vkA_OvL7fhk/west-coast-bass-at-california-delta.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike Folkestad)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MikeFolkestadBassFishingBlog/~4/vkA_OvL7fhk" height="1" width="1"/>http://mikefolkestad.blogspot.com/2010/05/west-coast-bass-at-california-delta.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032150969856098713.post-4501186026441692544Sun, 02 May 2010 21:57:00 +00002010-05-02T14:59:32.409-07:00Lake Havasu ArizonaWON Bass Lake HavasuMarch 2010 Check out the TC Sports Report video footage of this tournament. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MikeFolkestadBassFishingBlog/~3/Dk6lnC3sTmw/won-bass-lake-havasu.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike Folkestad)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MikeFolkestadBassFishingBlog/~4/Dk6lnC3sTmw" height="1" width="1"/>http://mikefolkestad.blogspot.com/2010/05/won-bass-lake-havasu.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032150969856098713.post-3681524142868475258Sun, 02 May 2010 21:52:00 +00002010-05-02T14:52:23.073-07:00Clear Lake CaliforniaWest Coast Bass at Clear Lake, CAFeb 2010 The weather was very unstable, the barometer was falling and rising. Water temperature started at 49 in the mornings to 52 degrees during the day. The 1st day of the tournament, the storm was on it's way out. In the afternoon the fish started biting pretty good. We caught about 15 keepers, drop shot with an 8" Maverick and 7" Roboworms, shakey head, and a swim bait. I had almost 19 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MikeFolkestadBassFishingBlog/~3/OHoeSIMmQ5s/west-coast-bass-at-clear-lake-ca.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike Folkestad)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MikeFolkestadBassFishingBlog/~4/OHoeSIMmQ5s" height="1" width="1"/>http://mikefolkestad.blogspot.com/2010/05/west-coast-bass-at-clear-lake-ca.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032150969856098713.post-1520402506995670934Sun, 02 May 2010 21:51:00 +00002010-05-02T14:51:04.636-07:00California DeltaWON Bass tournament update at the California DeltaFeb 2010 I used a GYM Senko in areas that had slow current and dead end sloughs. We had a warming trend, the water went from about 48 degree to about 52. That's where I went wrong. I was fishing the steeper banks and I should have fished the more shallow banks or further back in the dead end sloughs. I would up in 51st place, hind sight I should have changed but I stuck with what I did in http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MikeFolkestadBassFishingBlog/~3/oygkyXnCwqQ/won-bass-tournament-update-at.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike Folkestad)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MikeFolkestadBassFishingBlog/~4/oygkyXnCwqQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://mikefolkestad.blogspot.com/2010/05/won-bass-tournament-update-at.html