Polish PeteArticlesSt. Croix's NEW Legend Tournament Bass Casting RodsFri, March 25Here's a full rundown on each model in the new Legend Tournament Bass Casting Rods! VideoSt. Croix's NEW Legend Tournament Bass Glass Casting RodsFri, March 25The new Legend Tournament Bass Glass Casting Rods are some of the best glass rods on the market! Polish Pete walks us through each model in the new line! VideoSt. Croix's NEW Legend Tournament Bass Spinning RodsFri, March 25Get a full review on the specs of each model within the new St. Croix Legend Tournament Bass Spinning Rod series! VideoNew St. Croix Legend Tournament Bass RodsFri, March 4One of the best-selling families of rods from St. Croix is back in the all-new and improved Legend Tournament Bass Casting and Spinning rods! Polish Pete is here to share some of his favorite features of these tournament-grade performance bass rods! VideoPete's Secret Stash: Abu Garcia AL-F Casting Reel and Zenon Casting RodThu, February 17Pete's Secret Stash is back! We're getting all the details on Pete's new favorite setup from Abu Garcia, the AL-F Casting Reel paired with the new Zenon Casting Rod. VideoHow to Choose the Right Fishing RodFri, February 11Selecting the right fishing rod can be a daunting task, but Polish Pete is here to share everything you need to know on how to choose the right fishing rod! VideoNed Rig: The Top Winter LureTue, December 14The Ned Rig is a subtle, yet effective bait for winter fishing, here's why! VideoTop 3 Winter BaitsMon, December 13In the winter, bass slow down and aren't looking to spend too much energy to chase down a meal, so your bait selection is key. Polish Pete shares his top 3 baits for those extreme cold water bass months. VideoXZone Adrenaline Craw Jr. Tackle BreakdownMon, November 29The younger brother to a best-seller from XZone, the Adrenaline Craw Jr. is a versatile craw imitator that is bound to be a fish catcher anywhere you go! VideoCashion John Crews ICON Rod Tackle BreakdownSat, November 27Sit down with Polish Pete and get a full rundown on the Cashion John Crews ICON Frog Casting Rod! VideoCashion ICON Rod Tackle BreakdownThu, November 25American-made and loaded with eye-catching features, Cashion Rods ICON Casting Rods are perfectly counter-balanced for all day fishing comfort. VideoBest on a Budget: Daiwa FuegoMon, November 22Best on a Budget is back! This time, we're showcasing the unbeatable value of the Daiwa Fuego Spinning Reel! VideoSt. Croix Victory Open Water Spinning RodMon, November 22Designed specifically for open water presentations like spybaits and finesse swimbaits, the all-new St. Croix Victory Open Water spinning rod is one you'll want in your arsenal when making long casts for open water bass. VideoSt. Croix Victory Crosshair Spinning RodSat, November 20Get a sneak peek of the all new Crosshair Spinning Rod in the St. Croix Victory series. If you're a smallmouth angler, here's one you definitely will not want to miss! VideoBest On a Budget: St. Croix Bass XTue, November 16Exceptional quality at an unbeatable price, the St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium-Heavy is the first showcase in a new Bass Utopia series: Best on a Budget. VideoBlade Bait Setup (Rod/Reel/Line) - Polish PeteMon, November 15Blade baits require a special setup to ensure the fish stays hooked up and does not throw the bait. Here, Polish Pete walks us through his setup for cold water blade bait fishing. VideoDamiki Vault Blade Tackle BreakdownWed, November 10A dynamite option for cold water fishing, the Damiki Vault Blade accurately mimics a variety of forage species with its unique vibrating action and realistic color patterns. VideoBerkley Stunna Tackle BreakdownFri, October 29Developed and engineered through rigorous testing that culminated in Hank Cherry winning the 2021 Bassmaster Classic, the Berkley Stunna 112 has all the refinements and tuning required to be the ultimate hard jerkbait. VideoBig Blade Chatterbait Tackle BreakdownSat, October 23See what all the chatter is about regarding the highly anticipated, new for 2021 ZMan Big Blade Chatterbait. VideoStrike King Menace Grub Tackle BreakdownThu, October 21The Strike King Menace Grub is one of the most versatile soft plastics ever made and can be effectively fished in a wide variety of scenarios and bass setups. VideoDock Fishing EssentialsWed, October 20Fall is one of the best times of year to catch big bass around and under boat docks. Watch Polish Pete breakdown his favorite dock fishing essentials. VideoBerkley Grass Pig Tackle BreakdownTue, October 19The Berkley Grass Pig is a versatile and effective swimbait for fishing in and around aquatic vegetation. VideoMissile D Chunk Tackle BreakdownSat, October 16A chunk-style bait with big attitude, the Missile Mini D Chunk has the features that made the D Bomb famous, built into a compact jig trailer. VideoDaiwa Lexa TW Tackle BreakdownFri, October 15The Daiwa Lexa TW is an outstanding choice with its great casting distance and strength for muskie anglers and other big game fishermen. VideoBack to School on Spinning ReelsWed, October 6Polish Pete takes us back to school on spinning reels with a full rundown on the many shapes, sizes, and price points for all anglers. VideoRed Eye Shad Tackle BreakdownTue, October 5The Strike King Red Eye Shad is one of the most popular lipless crankbaits on the market. Watch Polish Pete break down the original and the Tungsten 2-Tap Red Eye Shad from Strike King. VideoOur Favorite Shimano Zodias RodsMon, October 4The Shimano Zodias is one of the most recognizable lines of casting and spinning rods on the market for anglers of all skill levels. Watch Polish Pete and his friends share their favorite models in this ever-popular family of bass rods. VideoMegabass Vision 110 Family Tackle BreakdownSun, October 3Polish Pete sheds some light on one of the most popular and effective families of hard jerkbaits, the Megabass Vision 110 and all of its differing shapes and sizes. VideoFrog Fishing EssentialsSat, October 2As summer turns to fall, topwater frog fishing can be some of the most effective and exciting ways to target bigger than average bass. Polish Pete is here to share some essentials for what we consider peak froggin' season. VideoBest Fall Transition BaitsWed, September 29Polish Pete gives us a breakdown of some of the best fall transition baits for bass. VideoRiot Baits Minima Jig Tackle BreakdownTue, September 21Big fish appeal in a bite-sized meal, the Riot Baits Minima Jig is a great addition to your jig fishing arsenal. VideoBerkley Champ Minnow Tackle BreakdownSun, September 19Designed by back-to-back Bassmaster Classic Champ, Jordan Lee, the Berkley Champ Minnow is a prized-fighter in the crowded category of soft plastic drop shot minnows. VideoTop 3 Fall BaitsSat, September 18Watch Polish Pete give a full overview on his top 3 fall baits. VideoBassman Compact Spinnerbait Tackle BreakdownThu, September 16Hailing from the Land Down Under, these Australian-made spinnerbaits are of the highest quality and in this video, Polish Pete gives us a breakdown of what makes these baits so special. VideoTop 3 Braided LinesWed, September 15With many options to choose from, here are three of our top favorite braided lines. VideoSufix 131 Braided Line Tackle BreakdownMon, September 13Polish Pete tells us why the new Sufix 131 braided line is a premier line choice option for serious anglers. VideoStealth Feider Jig Tackle BreakdownFri, September 10A deadly weapon for bass in the grass, the Outkast Stealth Feider Jig is a bonafide bass catcher. VideoVision 110 Jerkbait Tackle BreakdownThu, September 9Polish Pete breaks down arguably the most popular bass jerkbait on the market, the Megabass Vision 110. VideoFinesse Jig Setup (Rod/Reel/Line)Tue, September 7Omnia's Polish Pete takes us to school on his baitcasting finesse jig setup. VideoSufix 832 Braided Line Tackle BreakdownThu, September 2Dive deep with Polish Pete on one of the most popular braided lines on the market, Sufix 832 Braid. VideoPower Pro Braided Line Tackle BreakdownWed, September 1Power Pro Braided Line is one of the toughest and most popular braided lines of all time. VideoDrop Shot Setup (Rod/Reel/Line)Mon, August 30Check out how Polish Pete sets up for the drop shot technique. VideoTop 3 Late Summer TechniquesFri, August 27Polish Pete goes over three of the best late summer bassin' techniques. VideoBerkley MaxScent Flatnose Jerkshad Tackle BreakdownThu, August 26Watch Polish Pete breakdown the Berkley Maxscent Flatnose Jerkshad. VideoTexas Rig Setup (Rod/Reel/Line)Thu, August 26Polish Pete shares his go-to setup for Texas Rig fishing. VideoRiot Baits Little Fuzzy Tackle BreakdownWed, August 25Polish Pete breaks down a new favorite of his, the Riot Baits Little Fuzzy. VideoBig Bite Real Deal Craw Tackle BreakdownWed, August 25Professional Bass Angler Russ Lane designed this craw for Big Bite Baits with a realistic look in mind. VideoRiot Baits Fuzzy Beaver Tackle BreakdownTue, August 24Learn more about a unique take on a proven category of soft plastics with the Riot Baits Fuzzy Beaver. VideoBerkley Powerbait The Champ Craw Tackle BreakdownFri, August 20Jordan Lee created this bait in partnership with Berkley and he knows exactly what he's doing, he's got the awards to back it up! With back-to-back Bassmaster Classics, you'e got to see this new bait from a young start of bass angling. VideoBerkley Champ Swimmer Tackle BreakdownThu, August 19The Champ Minnow has both a great color selection and a realistic shape to it. VideoBerkley Powerbait Hollow Belly Swimbait Tackle BreakdownThu, August 19Berkley knows that their Powerbait formula catches more fish! VideoRiot Baits Baton Worm Tackle BreakdownWed, August 18The Baton Worm is Riot Bait's version of a stick worm. VideoRiot Baits Tantrum Tackle BreakdownTue, August 17The Tantrum is a small chunk, but it packs a big punch! VideoBig Bite Baits Yo Daddy Tackle BreakdownTue, August 17The Yo Daddy is a craw-style bait that is different from most craws on the market today. VideoBig Bite Battle Bug Tackle BreakdownMon, August 16 The Battle Bug is a great bait for pitching, flipping, or even as a jig trailer. VideoBig Bite Baits Pro Lizard Tackle BreakdownFri, August 13The Lizard is one of the oldest soft plastic baits on the market, and for good reason. This version from Big Bite Baits is a bonafide fish-catcher! VideoBig Bite Baits Swimming Mama Tackle BreakdownFri, August 13The Swimming Mama is a beaver-style bait with appendages that resemble a twin tail grub - making it one versatile creature bait. VideoBig Bite Fighting Frog Tackle BreakdownThu, August 12The Fighting Frog doesn't look like your typical topwater frog bait, and that's on purpose. VideoBig Bite College Craw Tackle BreakdownThu, August 12The College Craw has all the attributes to be a year-round jig trailer VideoBig Bite Kriet Tail Lizard Tackle BreakdownWed, August 11Big Bite Baits has a big brother to their Pro Lizard! The Kriet Tail Lizard has a larger profile and kicking tail to attract those bigger bites. VideoBig Bite YoMama Tackle BreakdownWed, August 11The YoMama is so perfect, It was Pete's first Big Bite Bait he ever bought! VideoBig Bite Baits Squirrel Tail Tackle BreakdownTue, August 10The Squirrel Tail is a unique finesse worm because of how its tail is shaped. VideoTop 3 Summer Bass Fishing TechniquesTue, August 10Pete's got his 3 favorite summer techniques to share with you. VideoStrike King Rage Chunk Tackle BreakdownMon, August 9The Strike King Rage Craw is one of the best jig trailers for all your summer time bites because of its aggressive action. VideoBig Bite Creature Tackle BreakdownFri, August 6The Big Bite Creature is your standard brush hog style bait. While this shape is well known in the southern US, it can be a productive bait up north during the spawn. VideoBig Bite Baits Chunk Tackle BreakdownThu, August 5Pete, along with many anglers, know that the Big Bite Chunk is a fish-catching bait, especially in the cold months. VideoYum Dinger Tackle BreakdownWed, August 4The Yum Dinger is one of the great stick baits that anglers have in their tackle boxes because of the value they bring. VideoX Zone True Center Stick Tackle BreakdownTue, August 3The XZone True Center Stick does everything a worm bait should, and it does it well. VideoFitzgerald Tungsten Swim Jig Tackle BreakdownMon, July 26Tungsten jigs are smaller than their lead counterparts while still being the same weight, which gives this swim jig an advantage, it cuts through weeds easier with its smaller profile. Video6th Sense Divine Swim Jig Tackle BreakdownFri, July 23The Divine Swim Jig is a favorite among anglers because of the detail 6th Sense put into this bait. VideoG. Loomis NRX+ 853C Tackle BreakdownThu, July 22This model of the G. Loomis NRX+ line of rods is a great option for lighter power techniques. VideoTop 3 Jig TrailersWed, July 21There are unlimited options for jig trailers. See which ones made the top of our list. VideoGreenfish Tackle Gaff Swim Jig Tackle BreakdownWed, July 21The Gaff of all Gaff's. This jig is named for the thick, sharp, Gaff hook from Gamakatsu on it. VideoYamamoto Senko Tackle BreakdownTue, July 20The Yamamoto Senko Worm is one of the most popular stick baits for anglers everywhere, and for good reason! VideoMolix GT Swim Jig Tackle BreakdownTue, July 20Justin Lucas is the one who had input in designing this jig, so you know it was built for the pros. VideoTop Three Soft Stick BaitsTue, July 20The stick bait is the most bass catching bait ever made! Here our top three. VideoStrike King Tour Grade Swim Jig Tackle BreakdownMon, July 19This jig isn't exactly a finesse bait, but it's lighter than most swim jigs out there and a perfect option for tougher conditions when the bite is finicky. VideoBerkley Chigger Craw Tackle BreakdownFri, July 16The Berkley Chigger Craw doesn't have any flashy features when you first look at it, but then you use it and you find out that it's a fantastic bait. VideoPicasso Lures Swim Jig Tackle BreakdownThu, July 15Picasso pays close attention to the look of their jigs, making this one of the premium swim jigs on the market. VideoOutkast Heavy Cover Swim Jig Tackle BreakdownWed, July 14Outkast Tackle has made many improvements on its jigs over the years and the heavy cover swim jig is an example of that. VideoHow to Choose the Right Texas Rig BaitTue, July 13Pete goes through how color and action work together and what situations call for what baits. Using his tips, you can have lots of success on your own with this popular fishing technique. VideoStrike King Hack Attack Heavy Cover Swim Jig Tackle BreakdownTue, July 13Greg Hackney, one of the best vegetation anglers our there, created this jig with Strike King, bringing years of experience behind the design of this swim jig. VideoHow to Choose the Right Texas Rig HookMon, July 12Your Texas rig hook is just as important as the bait you put on it, so it's a good idea to pay attention to both. VideoMegabass Orochi XX AKLYS Tackle BreakdownMon, July 12Megabass knows how to make their heavy-duty rods, so if you're aiming to fish bigger baits, the AKLYS is a great option. VideoMegabass Levante Diablo Spec R Tackle BreakdownFri, July 9The Diablo Spec R is another of Megabass's great rods from the Levante line. It will fish everything from spinnerbaits, to swim jigs and even lipless crankbaits. VideoMegabass Levante XX Shaky Head Rod Tackle BreakdownThu, July 8As you can probably guess, this rod is great for the shaky head technique because of its medium light power and fast action. VideoMegabass Levante Perfect Pitch Tackle BreakdownThu, July 8Can you guess what the Perfect Pitch was designed for? If you guessed pitching, you're right. Pete even thinks it makes a sneaky good frog rod! VideoMegabass Orochi XX Jerkbait Special Tackle BreakdownWed, July 7The Orochi Jerkbait Special is one of Megabass's premier jerkbait rods made just for their own jerkbait, the Vision 110 line of baits. VideoMegabass Levante Whipsnake Tackle BreakdownTue, July 6The Whipsnake shines in finesse techniques and weightless rigs, so if that's what you're aiming for, check it out. VideoMegabass Levante Flatside Special Tackle BreakdownTue, July 6The Levante series from Megabass might be their entry-level as far as price goes, but they don't short you on design or performance. VideoMegabass Levante Jerkbait Special Tackle BreakdownMon, July 5The jerkbait special is just what you need to fish jerkbaits, especially the famous 110's! VideoMegabass Orochi XX Braillist Tackle BreakdownMon, July 5Of all of Megabass's entry-level rods, the Orochi Brailist is usually the most popular, and for good reason. VideoMegabass Levante Tour Versatile Tackle BreakdownFri, July 2This 7 ft., medium power, moderate action rod will be great for your light single hook or treble hook baits. VideoMegabass Orochi XX Flatside Special Tackle BreakdownFri, July 2Megabass has made a great casting rod here that looks great while also catching lots of fish. This won't be a purchase you'll regret because you'll get a superior rod for a mid-range price! VideoMegabass Levante EMTF Tackle BreakdownThu, July 1As usual, no one can compare to the design and care that go into Megabass rods, and the Levante series is no different. VideoMegabass Levante Enforcer Tackle BreakdownThu, July 1The Enforcer is the longest spinning rod in the Levante series. When combining that length with a medium power and fast action, you get a very versatile rod. VideoThe Dark Sleeper - Pete's Secret StashTue, June 29The Dark Sleeper is one of the best ready-to-go baits out there. Every angler should try this bait out and see how simple it can be to catch fish! VideoMegabass Orochi XX Ronin Tackle BreakdownMon, June 28Like all the rods that Megabass makes, the Ronin looks great and works great. From the full cork handle to the unfinished blank, the Ronin's design is top notch. VideoMegabass Destroyer P5 Rods (Madbull and Wind Buster Walkthrough)Fri, June 25Pete talks about a couple models in the Megabass Destroyer P5 line of rods, the Madbull and the Wnd Buster. VideoDaiwa Steez Reels - Everything You Need to Know!Thu, June 24Pete breaks down the Daiwa Steez reels here and showcases everything that makes them the high-end reels that they are. VideoFishing's 3 Essential Line TypesWed, June 23There are three main types of line every angler should be familiar with. Pete goes into detail about where you should use each and what situation works for each line. VideoKeitech Fat Swing Impact Tackle BreakdownTue, June 22The Keitech Fat Swing Impact is one of the top soft body swimbaits out there. The scent along with the action of this bait make it a great choice for any angler. VideoSeaguar Tatsu Tackle BreakdownMon, June 21As Seaguar's most premier line, it combines two kinds of fluorocarbons into one, giving you the characteristics of abrasion resistance and softness. VideoSeaguar Smackdown Tackle BreakdownMon, June 21Using this with a fluorocarbon leader is the perfect combination that will put lots of fish in your boat. VideoSeaguar InvizX Tackle BreakdownFri, June 18Seaguar InvizX is a great Fluorocarbon line for situations where you want to be extra stealthy. Its softer material also makes it a great all around fluorocarbon. VideoSeaguar AbrazX Tackle BreakdownFri, June 18Pete breaks down all the positives and negatives about the line and how Seaguar has created this line to be even more durable than regular fluorocarbon. VideoSeaguar Red Label Tackle BreakdownThu, June 17If you're looking to start fishing with fluorocarbon line, Red Label is a great place to start. VideoSeaguar Gold Label Tackle BreakdownThu, June 17This line is specifically made to be used as a leader, and it excels at just that. The smaller diameter and toughness make it the perfect leader choice. VideoSt. Croix Victory Spinning RodsWed, June 16Watch Pete explain how no detail was spared in the making of the St. Croix Victory line of bass fishing rods! VideoSpinning Reel Spool Size BreakdownWed, June 16Polish Pete simplifies the various sizes of spinning reel spools. VideoCumberland Pro Lures Apex Underspin Tackle BreakdownMon, June 14The Cumberland Pro Lures Apex Underspin has a reputation across the southeast for being dynamite, but works in many situations across the country. VideoDamiki Armor Shad Paddle Tackle BreakdownFri, June 11This small and lightweight bait with its finesse paddle tail will create action even with the smallest of movements. VideoHog Farmer War Pig Tackle BreakdownThu, June 10Underspins have been gaining popularity across the country so see why Pete recommends the Hog Farmer War Pig. VideoFootball Jig Setup (Rod/Reel/Line) - Polish PeteWed, June 9Pete discusses his preferred methods and techniques for fishing a football jig, and it all starts with a fast action rod and high gear ratio reel. VideoRoboworm Straight Tail Tackle BreakdownWed, June 9This bait is absolutely something you should consider when making your selection, because it will not let you down. VideoHow to Choose the Right Football JigTue, June 8Pete explains what characteristics to look out for when making decisions on what football jigs to use. VideoThe Smeltinator Swimbait Jig Tackle BreakdownSat, June 5As Pete says, the little details matter when it comes to fishing, and this small jig will give you big results. VideoVenture Lures Steady Swimmer Tackle BreakdownSat, June 5If you like a bait that you can fish aggressively with lots of bottom contact, this is the bait for you! VideoHow to Rig a Football JigFri, June 4From skirt trimming to trailer selection, Pete goes into depth to explain how to make your football jig see success. VideoDaiwa SV Spool BreakdownThu, June 3Nerd out with Pete as he takes you through why the Daiwa SV spools are different from other spools. VideoThe Heddon Zara Spook Tackle BreakdownWed, June 2Pete breaks down the Zara Spook, the bait that has stood the test of time for a good reason. VideoVMC Hybrid Swimbait Jig Tackle BreakdownWed, May 5As screw-lock style jigs have gained popularity, Pete explains why VMC is one of the best out there with their Hybrid Swimbait Jig. VideoThe Rapala X-Rap Prop Tackle BreakdownTue, May 4Watch Polish Pete breakdown Rapala's take on the time-tested prop bait, the X-Rap Prop. VideoThe X Zone Tube Tackle BreakdownMon, May 3Pete explains why this tube is a staple in the angling community because of how many rigging options you can get out of them. VideoThe River2Sea Whopper Plopper Tackle BreakdownWed, April 28Pete breaks down the River2Sea Whopper Plopper, an incredible bait that is great for covering lots of water. VideoEvery Bait You Need for the Pre-SpawnSat, April 24Pre-spawn can be one of the most exciting times of year to go bass fishing. Sit down with Polish Pete and learn some key baits for this time of year. VideoThe Storm Arashi Cover Pop Tackle BreakdownSat, April 24Pete breaks down the Arashi Cover Pop, an amazing, splashy, hard topwater bait. VideoThe Evergreen SB-125 (Shower Blow) Tackle BreakdownThu, April 22Pete breaks down the Evergreen SB bait, his own topwater confidence bait. VideoThe Greenfish Tackle Hammerhead Buzzbait Tackle BreakdownWed, April 21Pete breaks down the Greenfish Tackle Hammerhead, a top tier buzzbait. VideoSt. Croix Legend Xtreme BreakdownTue, November 17Watch Polish Pete breakdown a premier option from St. Croix Rods, the Legend Xtreme VideoHog Farmer Minnesota Rig BreakdownFri, October 30In this video, Polish Pete breaks down the Hog Farmer Minnesota Rig - an up north version of the Umbrella Rig craze that has swept the bassin' world! VideoDaiwa Tatula 300 BreakdownFri, October 2The Daiwa Tatula 300 is ideal for anglers fishing larger baits who need more power, and Polish Pete dives into the specifics of this bass-kicking reel. Video
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