Pete Przepiora
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About Pete Przepiora
Hometown
Plymouth, MN
Species Targeted
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Pete Przepiora's Fishing Reports
Season:
Pre-SpawnSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
StumpsTechnique:
Swim Jigs
Reported by Pete Przepiora
on Apr 13, 2020Products Associated With This Report
Season:
Pre-SpawnSpecies:
Spotted BassStructure:
River ChannelsTechnique:
Texas Rigs (Worming)Season:
SpawnSpecies:
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:
Pre-SpawnSpecies:
Spotted BassStructure:
HumpsTechnique:
Ned RigsSeason:
Pre-SpawnSpecies:
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:
LilipadsTechnique:
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:
LilipadsTechnique:
SpinnerbaitsReported by Pete Przepiora
on Nov 6, 2019Season:
FallSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
BouldersTechnique:
Deep Diving Crankbaits (13'+)Reported by Pete Przepiora
on Nov 6, 2019
Riot Baits Minima Jig Tackle Breakdown
Berkley Champ Minnow Tackle Breakdown
Top 3 Fall Baits
Finesse Jig Setup (Rod/Reel/Line)
Big Bite Real Deal Craw Tackle Breakdown
Russ Lane designed this craw with a realistic look in mind.
Berkley Powerbait The Champ Craw Tackle Breakdown
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!
Berkley Powerbait Hollow Belly Swimbait Tackle Breakdown
Berkley knows that their Powerbait formula catches more fish!
Berkley Champ Swimmer Tackle Breakdown
The Champ Minnow has both a great color selection and a realistic shape to it.
Riot Baits Vigilante Tackle Breakdown
The Vigilante is a combination of many baits.
Riot Baits Baton Worm Tackle Breakdown
The Baton Worm is Riot Bait's version of a stick worm.
Big Bite Baits Yo Daddy Tackle Breakdown
The Yo Daddy is a craw-style bait that is different from most craw baits.
Riot Baits Tantrum Tackle Breakdown
The Tantrum is a small chunk, but it packs a big punch!
Big Bite Battle Bug Tackle Breakdown
The Battle Bug is great as a pitching, flipping, or even a jig trailer bait.
Big Bite Coontail Worm Tackle Breakdown
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
The Swimming Mama is a beaver-style bait with appendages that resemble a twin tail grub.
Big Bite Baits Pro Lizard Tackle Breakdown
The Lizard is one of the oldest soft plastic baits on the market, and for good reason.
Big Bite College Craw Tackle Breakdown
The College Craw is a year-round jig trailer.
Big Bite Fighting Frog Tackle Breakdown
The Fighting Frog doesn't look like your typical topwater frog bait, and that's on purpose.
Big Bite YoMama Tackle Breakdown
The YoMama is so perfect, It was Pete's first Big Bite Bait he ever bought!
Big Bite Kriet Tail Lizard Tackle Breakdown
Big Bite Baits has a big brother to their Pro Lizard! The Kriet Tail Lizard has a larger tail to attract those bigger bites.
Top 3 Summer Bass Fishing Techniques
Pete's got his 3 favorite summer techniques to share with you.
Big Bite Baits Squirrel Tail Tackle Breakdown
The Squirrel Tail is a unique bait because of how it's shaped.
Strike King Rage Chunk Tackle Breakdown
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
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
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
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
The X Zone True Center Stick does everything a worm bait should, and it does it well.
Geecrack Bellows Gill - Pete's Secret Stash
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
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
The ZMan CrossEyeZ Swim Jig was designed to work specifically with the ElaZtech plastics.
Lethal Weapon II Swim Jig Tackle Breakdown
This jig that has won boat-loads of cash for tournament anglers around the U.S.
Gambler GOAT Swim Jig Tackle Breakdown
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
This thing is a tank. You can pull this jig through any kind of vegetation with no issue.
Outkast Pro Swim Jig Tackle Breakdown
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
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
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
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
This model of the G. Loomis NRX+ line of rods is a great option for lighter power techniques.
Top Three Jig Trailers
There are unlimited options for jig trailers. See which ones made the top of our list.
Greenfish Tackle Gaff Swim Jig Tackle Breakdown
The Gaff of all Gaff's. This jig is named for the thick, sharp, Gaff hook from Gamakatsu on it.
Top Three Soft Stick Baits
The stick bait is the most bass catching bait ever made! Here our top three.
Molix GT Swim Jig Tackle Breakdown
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
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
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
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
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
Outkast Tackle has made many improvements on its jigs over the years and the heavy cover swim jig is an example of that.
How to Choose the Right Texas Rig Bait
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.
Strike King Hack Attack Heavy Cover Swim Jig Tackle Breakdown
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.
Megabass Orochi XX AKLYS Tackle Breakdown
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
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 Diablo Spec R Tackle Breakdown
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 Braillist Tackle Breakdown
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 Perfect Pitch Tackle Breakdown
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
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
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
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 Whipsnake Tackle Breakdown
The Whipsnake shines in finesse techniques and weightless rigs, so if that's what you're aiming for, check it out.
Megabass Levante Flatside Special Tackle Breakdown
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 Jerkbait Special Tackle Breakdown
The jerkbait special is just what you need to fish jerkbaits, especially the famous 110's!
Megabass Orochi XX Braillist Tackle Breakdown
Of all of Megabass's entry-level rods, the Orochi Brailist is usually the most popular, and for good reason.
Megabass Levante Tour Versatile Tackle Breakdown
This 7 ft., medium power, moderate action rod will be great for your light single hook or treble hook baits.
Megabass Orochi XX Flatside Special Tackle Breakdown
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 EMTF Tackle Breakdown
As usual, no one can compare to the design and care that go into Megabass rods, and the Levante series is no different.
Megabass Levante Enforcer Tackle Breakdown
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.
The Dark Sleeper - Pete's Secret Stash
The 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!
Megabass Orochi XX Ronin Tackle Breakdown
Like 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.
Megabass Destroyer P5 Rods (Madbull and Wind Buster Walkthrough)
Pete talks about a couple models in the Megabass Destroyer P5 line of rods, the Madbull and the Wnd Buster.
Daiwa Steez Reels - Everything You Need to Know!
Pete breaks down the Daiwa Steez reels here and showcases everything that makes them the high-end reels that they are.
Fishing's 3 Essential Line Types
There 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.
Keitech Fat Swing Impact Tackle Breakdown
The 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.
Seaguar Smackdown Tackle Breakdown
Using this with a fluorocarbon leader is the perfect combination that will put lots of fish in your boat.
Seaguar Tatsu Tackle Breakdown
As Seaguar's most premier line, it combines two kinds of fluorocarbons into one, giving you the characteristics of abrasion resistance and softness.
Seaguar AbrazX Tackle Breakdown
Pete 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.
Seaguar InvizX Tackle Breakdown
Seaguar 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.
Seaguar Gold Label Tackle Breakdown
This 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.
Seaguar Red Label Tackle Breakdown
If you're looking to start fishing with fluorocarbon line, Red Label is a great place to start.
Spinning Reel Spool Size Breakdown
St. Croix Victory Spinning Rods
Watch Pete explain how no detail was spared in the making of the St. Croix Victory line of bass fishing rods!
Cumberland Pro Lures Apex Underspin Tackle Breakdown
The Cumberland Pro Lures Apex Underspin has a reputation across the southeast for being dynamite, but works in many situations across the country.
Damiki Armor Shad Paddle Tackle Breakdown
This small and lightweight bait with its finesse paddle tail will create action even with the smallest of movements.
Hog Farmer War Pig Tackle Breakdown
Underspins have been gaining popularity across the country so see why Pete recommends the Hog Farmer War Pig.
Football Jig Setup (Rod/Reel/Line) - Polish Pete
Pete 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.
Roboworm Straight Tail Tackle Breakdown
This bait is absolutely something you should consider when making your selection, because it will not let you down.
How to Choose the Right Football Jig
Pete explains what characteristics to look out for when making decisions on what football jigs to use.
The Smeltinator Swimbait Jig Tackle Breakdown
As Pete says, the little details matter when it comes to fishing, and this small jig will give you big results.
Venture Lures Steady Swimmer Tackle Breakdown
If you like a bait that you can fish aggressively with lots of bottom contact, this is the bait for you!
How to Rig a Football Jig
From skirt trimming to trailer selection, Pete goes into depth to explain how to make your football jig see success.
Daiwa SV Spool Breakdown
Nerd out with Pete as he takes you through why the Daiwa SV spools are different from other spools.
The Heddon Zara Spook Tackle Breakdown
Pete breaks down the Zara Spook, the bait that has stood the test of time for a good reason.
VMC Hybrid Swimbait Jig Tackle Breakdown
As screw-lock style jigs have gained popularity, Pete explains why VMC is one of the best out there with their Hybrid Swimbait Jig.
The Rapala X-Rap Prop Tackle Breakdown
The X Zone Mini Swammer Tackle Breakdown
Pete explains why this bait is becoming a favorite across the US for many reasons.
The X Zone Tube Tackle Breakdown
Pete explains why this tube is a staple in the angling community because of how many rigging options you can get out of them.
The River2Sea Whopper Plopper Tackle Breakdown
Pete breaks down the River2Sea Whopper Plopper, an incredible bait that is great for covering lots of water.
The Storm Arashi Cover Pop Tackle Breakdown
Pete breaks down the Arashi Cover Pop, an amazing, splashy, hard topwater bait.
The Evergreen SB-125 (Shower Blow) Tackle Breakdown
Pete breaks down the Evergreen SB bait, his own topwater confidence bait.
The Greenfish Tackle Hammerhead Buzzbait Tackle Breakdown
Pete breaks down the Greenfish Tackle Hammerhead, a top tier buzzbait.
St. Croix Legend Extreme Breakdown
Hog Farmer Minnesota Rig Breakdown
VideoWhat's New: XZone Lures (July 22, 2020)
VideoThe Importance of Spinning Reel Spool Size
Pete Przepiora's Lists
Catching Spited bass pre spawn in creek channels.
