One of the worst things that can happen to a Bassmaster angler!

In this 4th stop on the Bassmaster Open Series at Logan Martin on the Coosa River chain, some things went right. But... one thing didn't. Overcoming unforeseen adversity is just part of fishing a 9 event trail, and I am very thankful to get out of this one alive. What an awesome fishery!
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[@Iced-D143]

Enjoyed watching, as always.

[@JimmyWashamFishing]

Thanks friend!

[@Doug_Goin]

Danny and Jamey at Performance Fishing Electronics are great folks! Seems like you missed a lot of fish in this tournament. Any idea why? I ask because I've been missing a lot of fish on plastic worms because the worm balls up on the hook. I've been experimenting with different hooks hoping to find a solution.

[@JimmyWashamFishing]

I definitely missed or lost several, but I contribute it to catching spawning spots. Sometimes they were just trying to get the bait off the nest. I'd have to know what kind of bait and hook you are having issues out of to give any input on your bait balling up on the hook point.

[@Doug_Goin]

@@JimmyWashamFishing I've been using Gamakatsu Offset Shank, Round Bend Worm Hooks in 3/0 or 4/0. My favorite worms are 7.5 inch Culprits, but I'm having the same issue with Zoom Trick Worms, and most other worms. The only thing that seems to help is running a toothpick through the worm and the hook eye. I grew up fishing plastic worms on Tru-Turn hooks every time I could go fishing, and I don't remember having issues with them. I ordered some Tru-Turns to see if that's the ticket. Any advice you can share will be appreciated!

[@JimmyWashamFishing]

@@Doug_Goin that is the same hook I use in the 2/0 for the Klone Ringo Texas and Carolina rigged. My best guess is that you are running the hook point too in-line with the worm body, therefore the hook penetration is just going upward and continuing through the worm instead of projecting out of the body into the fish. You may try placing the hook point just barely out of the skin of the worm, where it can barely be felt by pressing with your finger. If that doesn't do it, go to a 4/0 EWG and that will do it. I use a Gamakatsu 5/0 EWG light wire for 12" worms offshore, and it gaffs 'em. Hope this helps.

[@Doug_Goin]

@@JimmyWashamFishing thanks Jimmy! It makes sense that it's something small like what you mentioned that I changed without noticing.

[@dustinevansfishing]

Great video. Way to overcome a bad situation on day 1. Couple questions for you. What's the dohicky on the side of your trolling motor? Any idea what caused those bass to die?