Pete Przepiora
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Fishing Reports (10)
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About Pete Przepiora
Hometown
Plymouth, MN
Species Targeted
Pete Przepiora's Favorite Lakes
Pete Przepiora's Fishing Reports
Season:
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Species:
Largemouth BassStructure:
StumpsTechnique:
Swim Jigs
Reported by Pete Przepiora
on Apr 13, 2020Products Associated With This Report
Season:
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Species:
Spotted BassStructure:
River ChannelsTechnique:
Texas Rigs (Worming)Season:
Spring (Spawn)Species:
Largemouth BassStructure:
Submerged VegetationTechnique:
Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')Covered a lot of water with a Chatterbait and a Lipless Crankbait. Fish were congregated around shallow hydrilla. Red and Green Pumpkin were the best producing colors for us.
Reported by Pete Przepiora
on Mar 20, 2020Season:
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Species:
Spotted BassStructure:
HumpsTechnique:
Ned RigsSeason:
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Species:
Largemouth BassStructure:
Submerged VegetationTechnique:
Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')Speed Worm and Traps on shallow spawning habitat is a staple on this fishery. Varying retrieves to find preferred action by day can be critical.
Reported by Pete Przepiora
on Jan 8, 2020Season:
SummerSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
Lily PadsTechnique:
Frogs/ToadsThis lake can produce some action packed topwater fun. I found a faster retrieve produced more bites here. Follow up missed strikes with a Jig or Texas Rig.
Reported by Pete Przepiora
on Nov 14, 2019Season:
FallSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
Submerged VegetationTechnique:
Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)Flipping Milfoil produced most of the quality bites. Docks were reliable for a few good fish as always on Rush.
Reported by Pete Przepiora
on Nov 14, 2019Season:
FallSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
Submerged VegetationTechnique:
Grass JigsNumbers were hard to come by. Above average size however. Fish super slow in isolated grass clumps.
Reported by Pete Przepiora
on Nov 14, 2019Season:
FallSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
Lily PadsTechnique:
SpinnerbaitsReported by Pete Przepiora
on Nov 6, 2019Season:
FallSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
BouldersTechnique:
Deep Diving Crankbaits (13'+)Reported by Pete Przepiora
on Nov 6, 2019
Ned Rig: The Top Winter Lure
Tue, December 14, 2021
The Ned Rig is a subtle, yet effective bait for winter fishing, here's why!
Top 3 Winter Baits
Mon, December 13, 2021
In 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.
XZone Adrenaline Craw Jr. Tackle Breakdown
Mon, November 29, 2021
The 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!
Cashion John Crews ICON Rod Tackle Breakdown
Sat, November 27, 2021
Sit down with Polish Pete and get a full rundown on the Cashion John Crews ICON Frog Casting Rod!
Cashion ICON Rod Tackle Breakdown
Thu, November 25, 2021
American-made and loaded with eye-catching features, Cashion Rods ICON Casting Rods are perfectly counter-balanced for all day fishing comfort.
St. Croix Victory Open Water Spinning Rod
Mon, November 22, 2021
Designed 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.
Best on a Budget: Daiwa Fuego
Mon, November 22, 2021
Best on a Budget is back! This time, we're showcasing the unbeatable value of the Daiwa Fuego Spinning Reel!
St. Croix Victory Crosshair Spinning Rod
Sat, November 20, 2021
Get 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!
Best On a Budget: St. Croix Bass X
Tue, November 16, 2021
Exceptional 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.
Blade Bait Setup (Rod/Reel/Line) - Polish Pete
Mon, November 15, 2021
Blade 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.
Damiki Vault Blade Tackle Breakdown
Wed, November 10, 2021
A 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.
Berkley Stunna Tackle Breakdown
Fri, October 29, 2021
Developed 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.
Big Blade Chatterbait Tackle Breakdown
Sat, October 23, 2021
See what all the chatter is about regarding the highly anticipated, new for 2021 ZMan Big Blade Chatterbait.
Strike King Menace Grub Tackle Breakdown
Thu, October 21, 2021
The 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.
Dock Fishing Essentials
Wed, October 20, 2021
Fall 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.
Berkley Grass Pig Tackle Breakdown
Tue, October 19, 2021
The Berkley Grass Pig is a versatile and effective swimbait for fishing in and around aquatic vegetation.
Missile D Chunk Tackle Breakdown
Sat, October 16, 2021
A 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.
Daiwa Lexa TW Tackle Breakdown
Fri, October 15, 2021
The Daiwa Lexa TW is an outstanding choice with its great casting distance and strength for muskie anglers and other big game fishermen.
Back to School on Spinning Reels
Wed, October 6, 2021
Polish Pete takes us back to school on spinning reels with a full rundown on the many shapes, sizes, and price points for all anglers.
Red Eye Shad Tackle Breakdown
Tue, October 5, 2021
The 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.
Our Favorite Shimano Zodias Rods
Mon, October 4, 2021
The 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.
Megabass Vision 110 Family Tackle Breakdown
Sun, October 3, 2021
Polish 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.
Best Fall Transition Baits
Wed, September 29, 2021
Polish Pete gives us a breakdown of some of the best fall transition baits for bass.
Riot Baits Minima Jig Tackle Breakdown
Tue, September 21, 2021
Big fish appeal in a bite-sized meal, the Riot Baits Minima Jig is a great addition to your jig fishing arsenal.
Berkley Champ Minnow Tackle Breakdown
Sun, September 19, 2021
Designed 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.
Top 3 Fall Baits
Sat, September 18, 2021
Watch Polish Pete give a full overview on his top 3 fall baits.
Bassman Compact Spinnerbait Tackle Breakdown
Thu, September 16, 2021
Hailing 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.
Top 3 Braided Lines
Wed, September 15, 2021
With many options to choose from, here are three of our top favorite braided lines.
Sufix 131 Braided Line Tackle Breakdown
Mon, September 13, 2021
Polish Pete tells us why the new Sufix 131 braided line is a premier line choice option for serious anglers.
Stealth Feider Jig Tackle Breakdown
Fri, September 10, 2021
A deadly weapon for bass in the grass, the Outkast Stealth Feider Jig is a bonafide bass catcher.
Vision 110 Jerkbait Tackle Breakdown
Thu, September 9, 2021
Polish Pete breaks down arguably the most popular bass jerkbait on the market, the Megabass Vision 110.
Finesse Jig Setup (Rod/Reel/Line)
Tue, September 7, 2021
Omnia's Polish Pete takes us to school on his baitcasting finesse jig setup.
Sufix 832 Braided Line Tackle Breakdown
Thu, September 2, 2021
Dive deep with Polish Pete on one of the most popular braided lines on the market, Sufix 832 Braid.
Riot Baits Lil' Creeper Jig Tackle Breakdown
Tue, August 31, 2021
The Riot Baits Lil' Creeper Jig is made of tungsten and creates the perfect snack-sized football jig presentation.
Drop Shot Setup (Rod/Reel/Line)
Mon, August 30, 2021
Check out how Polish Pete sets up for the drop shot technique.
Top 3 Late Summer Techniques
Fri, August 27, 2021
Polish Pete goes over three of the best late summer bassin' techniques.
Texas Rig Setup (Rod/Reel/Line)
Thu, August 26, 2021
Polish Pete shares his go-to setup for Texas Rig fishing.
Berkley MaxScent Flatnose Jerkshad Tackle Breakdown
Thu, August 26, 2021
Watch Polish Pete breakdown the Berkley Maxscent Flatnose Jerkshad.
Big Bite Real Deal Craw Tackle Breakdown
Wed, August 25, 2021
Professional Bass Angler Russ Lane designed this craw for Big Bite Baits with a realistic look in mind.
Riot Baits Little Fuzzy Tackle Breakdown
Wed, August 25, 2021
Polish Pete breaks down a new favorite of his, the Riot Baits Little Fuzzy.
Riot Baits Fuzzy Beaver Tackle Breakdown
Tue, August 24, 2021
Learn more about a unique take on a proven category of soft plastics with the Riot Baits Fuzzy Beaver.
Berkley Powerbait The Champ Craw Tackle Breakdown
Fri, August 20, 2021
Jordan 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.
Berkley Powerbait Hollow Belly Swimbait Tackle Breakdown
Thu, August 19, 2021
Berkley knows that their Powerbait formula catches more fish!
Berkley Champ Swimmer Tackle Breakdown
Thu, August 19, 2021
The Champ Minnow has both a great color selection and a realistic shape to it.
Riot Baits Vigilante Tackle Breakdown
Wed, August 18, 2021
The Riot Baits Vigilante is a combination of many baits, and a superbly versatile creature bait.
Riot Baits Baton Worm Tackle Breakdown
Wed, August 18, 2021
The Baton Worm is Riot Bait's version of a stick worm.
Big Bite Baits Yo Daddy Tackle Breakdown
Tue, August 17, 2021
The Yo Daddy is a craw-style bait that is different from most craws on the market today.
Riot Baits Tantrum Tackle Breakdown
Tue, August 17, 2021
The Tantrum is a small chunk, but it packs a big punch!
Big Bite Battle Bug Tackle Breakdown
Mon, August 16, 2021
The Battle Bug is a great bait for pitching, flipping, or even as a jig trailer.
Big Bite Coontail Worm Tackle Breakdown
Mon, August 16, 2021
Lots of bait manufacturers make a stick bait-like worm, but Big Bite made sure to make theirs stand out.
Big Bite Baits Swimming Mama Tackle Breakdown
Fri, August 13, 2021
The Swimming Mama is a beaver-style bait with appendages that resemble a twin tail grub - making it one versatile creature bait.
Big Bite Baits Pro Lizard Tackle Breakdown
Fri, August 13, 2021
The 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!
Big Bite College Craw Tackle Breakdown
Thu, August 12, 2021
The College Craw has all the attributes to be a year-round jig trailer
Big Bite Fighting Frog Tackle Breakdown
Thu, August 12, 2021
The Fighting Frog doesn't look like your typical topwater frog bait, and that's on purpose.
Big Bite YoMama Tackle Breakdown
Wed, August 11, 2021
The YoMama is so perfect, It was Pete's first Big Bite Bait he ever bought!
Big Bite Kriet Tail Lizard Tackle Breakdown
Wed, August 11, 2021
Big 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.
Top 3 Summer Bass Fishing Techniques
Tue, August 10, 2021
Pete's got his 3 favorite summer techniques to share with you.
Big Bite Baits Squirrel Tail Tackle Breakdown
Tue, August 10, 2021
The Squirrel Tail is a unique finesse worm because of how its tail is shaped.
Strike King Rage Chunk Tackle Breakdown
Mon, August 9, 2021
The Strike King Rage Craw is one of the best jig trailers for all your summer time bites because of its aggressive action.
Big Bite Creature Tackle Breakdown
Fri, August 6, 2021
The 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.
Big Bite Baits Chunk Tackle Breakdown
Thu, August 5, 2021
Pete, along with many anglers, know that the Big Bite Chunk is a fish-catching bait, especially in the cold months.
Yum Dinger Tackle Breakdown
Wed, August 4, 2021
The Yum Dinger is one of the great stick baits that anglers have in their tackle boxes because of the value they bring.
X Zone True Center Stick Tackle Breakdown
Tue, August 3, 2021
The XZone True Center Stick does everything a worm bait should, and it does it well.
Geecrack Bellows Gill - Pete's Secret Stash
Mon, August 2, 2021
Sight and smell are two big keys to making a good bait, and the Geecrack Bellows Gill hits a home run with both.
G. Loomis NRX+ 872 S Tackle Breakdown
Fri, July 30, 2021
Everyone wants to get their hands on these NRX+ rods, and for good reason! All the NRX+ rods are crafted to G. Loomis's high standards.
ZMan CrossEyeZ Snakehead Swim Jig Tackle Breakdown
Thu, July 29, 2021
The ZMan CrossEyeZ Swim Jig runs true with its "snakehead" design and pairs perfectly with the ZMan line of ElaZtech plastics.
Lethal Weapon II Swim Jig Tackle Breakdown
Thu, July 29, 2021
This jig that has won boat-loads of cash for tournament anglers around the U.S.
Gambler GOAT Swim Jig Tackle Breakdown
Wed, July 28, 2021
This GOAT is a lifelike bait that includes a thick skirt and a heavy-duty hook, which lets you use your heavy power rods without worrying.
Terminator Heavy Duty Swim Jig Tackle Breakdown
Tue, July 27, 2021
This thing is a tank. You can pull this jig through any kind of vegetation with no issue.
Outkast Pro Swim Jig Tackle Breakdown
Tue, July 27, 2021
The Outkast Tackle Pro Swim Jig is great for coming through vegetation that isn't super thick and for fish that aren't biting very well.
Fitzgerald Tungsten Swim Jig Tackle Breakdown
Mon, July 26, 2021
Tungsten 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.
Greenfish Tackle Swim Jig Tackle Breakdown
Mon, July 26, 2021
Greenfish knows how to make a lifelike and beautiful bait. Whatever the forage, Greenfish will have a color pattern to match!
6th Sense Divine Swim Jig Tackle Breakdown
Fri, July 23, 2021
The Divine Swim Jig is a favorite among anglers because of the detail 6th Sense put into this bait.
G. Loomis NRX+ 853C Tackle Breakdown
Thu, July 22, 2021
This model of the G. Loomis NRX+ line of rods is a great option for lighter power techniques.
Greenfish Tackle Gaff Swim Jig Tackle Breakdown
Wed, July 21, 2021
The Gaff of all Gaff's. This jig is named for the thick, sharp, Gaff hook from Gamakatsu on it.
Top 3 Jig Trailers
Wed, July 21, 2021
There are unlimited options for jig trailers. See which ones made the top of our list.
Top Three Soft Stick Baits
Tue, July 20, 2021
The stick bait is the most bass catching bait ever made! Here our top three.
Molix GT Swim Jig Tackle Breakdown
Tue, July 20, 2021
Justin Lucas is the one who had input in designing this jig, so you know it was built for the pros.
Yamamoto Senko Tackle Breakdown
Tue, July 20, 2021
The Yamamoto Senko Worm is one of the most popular stick baits for anglers everywhere, and for good reason!
Strike King Tour Grade Swim Jig Tackle Breakdown
Mon, July 19, 2021
This 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.
Berkley Chigger Craw Tackle Breakdown
Fri, July 16, 2021
The 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.
Picasso Lures Swim Jig Tackle Breakdown
Thu, July 15, 2021
Picasso pays close attention to the look of their jigs, making this one of the premium swim jigs on the market.
Outkast Heavy Cover Swim Jig Tackle Breakdown
Wed, July 14, 2021
Outkast Tackle has made many improvements on its jigs over the years and the heavy cover swim jig is an example of that.
Strike King Hack Attack Heavy Cover Swim Jig Tackle Breakdown
Tue, July 13, 2021
Greg 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.
How to Choose the Right Texas Rig Bait
Tue, July 13, 2021
Pete 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.
Megabass Orochi XX AKLYS Tackle Breakdown
Mon, July 12, 2021
Megabass knows how to make their heavy-duty rods, so if you're aiming to fish bigger baits, the AKLYS is a great option.
How to Choose the Right Texas Rig Hook
Mon, July 12, 2021
Your 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.
Megabass Levante Braillist Tackle Breakdown
Fri, July 9, 2021
The Levante Braillist is one of Megabass's entry-level rods in terms of price, but it will not disappoint when it comes to catching fish or looking amazing.
Megabass Levante Diablo Spec R Tackle Breakdown
Fri, July 9, 2021
The 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.
Megabass Levante Perfect Pitch Tackle Breakdown
Thu, July 8, 2021
Can 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!
Megabass Levante XX Shaky Head Rod Tackle Breakdown
Thu, July 8, 2021
As you can probably guess, this rod is great for the shaky head technique because of its medium light power and fast action.
Megabass Levante Shakyhead Rod Tackle Breakdown
Wed, July 7, 2021
This 7 ft., medium power, fast action rod is the perfect middle of the road setup. It will cover most of your basics if you are looking for a versatile spinning setup.
Megabass Orochi XX Jerkbait Special Tackle Breakdown
Wed, July 7, 2021
The Orochi Jerkbait Special is one of Megabass's premier jerkbait rods made just for their own jerkbait, the Vision 110 line of baits.
Megabass Levante Flatside Special Tackle Breakdown
Tue, July 6, 2021
The Levante series from Megabass might be their entry-level as far as price goes, but they don't short you on design or performance.
Megabass Levante Whipsnake Tackle Breakdown
Tue, July 6, 2021
The Whipsnake shines in finesse techniques and weightless rigs, so if that's what you're aiming for, check it out.
Megabass Orochi XX Braillist Tackle Breakdown
Mon, July 5, 2021
Of all of Megabass's entry-level rods, the Orochi Brailist is usually the most popular, and for good reason.
Megabass Levante Jerkbait Special Tackle Breakdown
Mon, July 5, 2021
The jerkbait special is just what you need to fish jerkbaits, especially the famous 110's!
Megabass Orochi XX Flatside Special Tackle Breakdown
Fri, July 2, 2021
Megabass 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!
Megabass Levante Tour Versatile Tackle Breakdown
Fri, July 2, 2021
This 7 ft., medium power, moderate action rod will be great for your light single hook or treble hook baits.
Megabass Levante Enforcer Tackle Breakdown
Thu, July 1, 2021
The 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.
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Wed, July 22, 2020
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