Jiggerpole Bass

Jiggerpoling is an old-time method for catching big bass. To do it, you need a long pole- a 14-foot cane pole is ideal.

Run heavy line along the length of the pole and secure it at regular intervals with tape. Leave a foot of line beyond the tip and tie on a topwater, like a Heddon Dowagiac or Creek Chub Pikie.

The idea is to make it appear as if a small fish is chasing an even smaller fish on the surface. This is done by tapping the pole tip on the water ahead of the lure as you pull the lure around. Strikes come suddenly.