Seth Feider
Omnia Ambassador Blue
Seth Feider, known for sporting one of fishing’s best cookie dusters, is a current Bassmaster Elite Angler sponsored by Rapala, VMC, Simms, Daiwa, and OutKast Tackle. Feider, a Bloomington, MN native, won the 2016 Toyota Angler of the Year Tournament on Lake Mille Lacs in northern Minnesota with smallmouth bass. He has helped launch the custom Feider series technique-specific rods with Daiwa and line of jigs with OutKast Tackle.
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Fishing Reports (13)
Videos & Articles (53)
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About Seth Feider
Hometown
New Market, Minnesota
Species Targeted
Seth Feider's Favorite Brands
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Seth Feider's Fishing Reports
Season:
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Species:
Largemouth BassStructure:
LaydownsTechnique:
Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)Season:
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Species:
Largemouth BassStructure:
Lily PadsTechnique:
Texas Rigs (Worming)I fished the man made canals looking for clumps of pads. I would pitch my Bang Stickz into the base of the stems and all the hard cover surrounding.
Reported by Seth Feider
on Feb 16, 2022
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Season:
Spring (Spawn)Species:
Largemouth BassStructure:
PointsForage:
ShadTechnique:
Soft Body Swimbaits (Large)In the morning I focused my attention on the shad spawn with a swimbait and a jerk bait. Then I would run shallow cover with a swim jig for spawners after the morning shad spawn was over. I caught a...
Read MoreReported by Seth Feider
on Apr 26, 2021Season:
Spring (Spawn)Species:
Largemouth BassStructure:
Lily PadsTechnique:
Texas Rigs (Worming)I was blind fishing spawners on lilypad stems in canals along sea walls. I would pitch to small patches of pads with a Man Bang Sticks. Not a lot of bites but the right ones.
Reported by Seth Feider
on Feb 18, 2021Season:
FallSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
PointsTechnique:
Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')Cranking shallow points early in the morning produced the biggest fish of the tournament. The new OG slim from Rapala was key in tricking pressured fish to bite. The rod I used was also key to landing the 9.9 lbs...
Read MoreReported by Seth Feider
on Nov 13, 2020Products Associated With This Report
Season:
FallSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
LaydownsTechnique:
Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')Running laydowns up the river with a squarebill was my go to in these super tough conditions.
Reported by Seth Feider
on Oct 29, 2020Products Associated With This Report
Season:
FallSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
StumpsTechnique:
Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)Flipping trees, and stumps with a texas rigged creature bait was most effective for me. Switching weight sizes throughout the day as I rotated areas also helped.
Reported by Seth Feider
on Oct 29, 2020Season:
FallSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
Matted GrassTechnique:
Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)Flipping matted vegetation all day everyday of the tournament produced a check. Heavier weight was key to not only trigger a bite, but also cover more water.
Reported by Seth Feider
on Oct 29, 2020Season:
SummerSpecies:
Smallmouth BassStructure:
Submerged VegetationTechnique:
Ned RigsSmaller pockets of sand grass would hold roaming smallmouth for short periods of time. Rotating through several spots a day was key. Hardest part was slowing down the presentation. Ned rig would get the bites from the heavily pressured fish.
Reported by Seth Feider
on Oct 29, 2020Products Associated With This Report
Season:
SummerSpecies:
Smallmouth BassStructure:
Rock PileTechnique:
Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')Run the Mid Diving Crankbaits above bottom. Focusing in on subtle changes in depth.
Reported by Seth Feider
on Oct 29, 2020Products Associated With This Report
Season:
SummerSpecies:
Smallmouth BassStructure:
Rip RapTechnique:
JerkbaitsRunning rip rap banks away from boat traffic with a soft jerkbait was the most consistent pattern.
Reported by Seth Feider
on Oct 29, 2020Products Associated With This Report
Season:
SummerSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
DocksTechnique:
Grass JigsPicking apart marina's slowly with a jig was most effective for kicker bites.
Reported by Seth Feider
on Oct 29, 2020Products Associated With This Report
Season:
SummerSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
Rock PileTechnique:
Deep Diving Crankbaits (13'+)Bass are in their mid-summer holding areas. This is the time I like to focus on deep rock piles with crankbaits and a heavy hair jig. Make sure to make moderate contact with the structure when working the bait...
Read MoreReported by Seth Feider
on Jul 14, 2020Products Associated With This Report
How to Choose the Right Jerkbait
Thu, November 18, 2021
When it comes to jerkbait fishing, Seth Feider ranks among the best! Take a moment with the 2021 Bassmaster Angler of the Year and see how he selects the right jerkbait for any scenario.
Jerkbait Setup (Rod/Reel/Line) - Seth Feider
Wed, November 17, 2021
When it comes to jerkbait fishing, Bassmaster Angler of the Year Seth Feider keeps it simple and and even has a signature jerkbait rod made by Daiwa.
How to Fish a Blade Bait
Sun, November 14, 2021
A blade bait is a perfect tool for cold water bass fishing, however many anglers have the tendency to "over-work" the bait. Here, Seth Feider shows us just how an Elite Series Angler of the Year fishes a blade bait to perfection.
Blade Bait Setup (Rod/Reel/Line) - Seth Feider
Fri, November 12, 2021
Bassmaster Angler of the Year Seth Feider shares everything you need to get started fishing with blade baits.
How to Fish a Large Hair Jig
Sat, September 25, 2021
Seth Feider shows us how he fishes a large hair jig offshore.
Large Hair Jig Setup (Rod/Reel/Line)
Fri, September 24, 2021
Hop in the boat with Bassmaster Elite Series Angler of the Year Seth Feider and get a full rundown on his setup for offshore hair jig bassin'.
How to Choose the Right Large Hair Jig
Thu, September 23, 2021
Seth Feider explains how he selects the correct size hair jig for targeting bigger than average offshore bass.
What to use on Lewis and Clark Lake (NE) During the Summer
Mon, September 20, 2021
In this video, Seth Feider gives us a rundown on how he would go about fishing Lewis and Clark Lake, Nebraska for summertime largemouth and smallmouth bass.
What to use on the St. Lawrence River in the Summer
Tue, September 14, 2021
Seth gives some friendly tips to a familiar face about targeting big smallmouth on the St. Lawrence River.
Best Mississippi River (Pool 9) Summer Bass Fishing Baits
Wed, September 8, 2021
Seth Feider shares his top choices for targeting summertime bass on Pool 9 of the Mississippi River.
Seth Feider - The Gear I'm Using for the Bassmaster Northern Swing
Mon, June 28, 2021
Seth Feider gives all the details to what he is using when the Bassmaster Elite Series heads to northern fisheries!
VideoSeth Feider's Must Haves for the Bassmaster Northern Swing
Fri, June 25, 2021
How to Rig a Swimjig w/ Seth Feider
Tue, June 15, 2021
Seth Feider goes into detail about how to set up one of the country's most popular techniques for big bass.
Grass Jig Setup (Rod/Reel/Line) - Seth Feider
Tue, June 15, 2021
Seth brings his know-how and expertise to the table to describe his setup for flipping grass jigs.
How to Choose the Right Grass Jig w/ Seth Feider
Mon, June 14, 2021
What colors work? What kind of head is best? What style of hook should I use? Seth covers everything in detail for you in this video.
How to Choose the Right Jig Trailer w/ Seth Feider
Fri, June 11, 2021
Seth goes into detail about what you should consider when choosing your jig trailer, namely movement and water temperature.
How to Rig a Jig w/ Seth Feider
Thu, June 10, 2021
From trimming the skirt to sliding on the right trailer, learn Seth Feider's tricks when it comes to rigging his jigs.
How to Rig a Finesse Hair (Marabou) Jig
Fri, June 4, 2021
Seth Walks you through how he sets up his Marabou jigs and shares tricks to give you extra distance on those casts.
Finesse/Marabou Hair Jig Setup (Rod/Reel/Line) - Seth Feider
Thu, June 3, 2021
Seth takes you through his rod, reel, and line setup for fishing with finesse marabou hair jigs.
How to Choose the Right Finesse Hair Jig
Wed, June 2, 2021
Seth Feider walks you through what details he finds important when selecting his hair jigs.
Crankbait Setup (Rod/Reel/Line) - Seth Feider
Thu, May 6, 2021
Seth knows exactly what he wants when he fishes crankbaits and gives you his tournament setup here.
How to Choose the Right Medium/Deep Diving Crankbaits
Wed, May 5, 2021
Seth will take you through each and every characteristic to consider when looking for a plug.
How to Choose the Right Shallow Diving Crankbait
Mon, May 3, 2021
Seth gives you his opinion and everything else you would want to know about Shallow Diving Crankbaits.
Chatterbait Setup (Rod/Reel/Line) - Seth Feider
Fri, April 30, 2021
Seth Feider walks through the exact setup he uses for chatterbait fishing.
How to Rig a Chatterbait
Thu, April 29, 2021
Seth Feider shows you how he rigs his chatterbaits for a tournament.
How to Choose the Right Chatterbait Trailer
Wed, April 28, 2021
Seth Feider breaks down what trailers he uses and when to switch it up depending on the conditions.
How to Choose the Right Chatterbait
Mon, April 26, 2021
Seth Feider walks through several different options when it comes to chatterbait fishing.
Seth Feider - Bassman Spinnerbaits (Compact vs. TW)
Wed, April 21, 2021
Seth Feider talks through the differences of his two favorite spinnerbaits, the Bassman Compact and TW Spinner.
Spinnerbait Setup (Rod/Reel/Line) - Seth Feider
Tue, April 20, 2021
Seth Feider shows his go to setup when fishing spinnerbaits for bass.
How to Rig a Spinnerbait
Mon, April 19, 2021
Seth Feider shows you in this video just how straightforward rigging a spinnerbait can be.
How to Choose the Right Spinnerbait Trailer
Sun, April 18, 2021
Seth Feider breaks down what makes a good trailer for certain conditions to help you make the right decision.
How to Choose the Right Spinnerbait
Sat, April 17, 2021
Seth Feider dives into the technical aspects of a spinnerbait so you can choose the right one for any condition.
VideoPlano Edge Flex - Seth Feider
Thu, February 11, 2021
How to Rig a Swim Jig
Tue, January 26, 2021
Swim Jigs are a popular technique all across the country and Seth Feider is the guy you want to hear from about the little details in rigging them.
Feider’s Missing Graphs on Champlain Found!
Wed, August 5, 2020
Omnia angler Seth Feider lost his front graphs in rough water on the way to the weigh-in, only to be recovered by fellow angler Brandon Palaniuk! This is a story you've got to read to believe!
VideoSeth Feider: Plano Edge Terminal Box
Tue, June 30, 2020
VideoSeth Feider: Simms Chukka Boots
Tue, June 30, 2020
How to Set Up a Texas Rig
Wed, April 22, 2020
Elite Series Pro Seth Feider walks through how to set up the basic Texas Rig.
How to Set Up the Tokyo Rig with Seth Feider
Wed, March 18, 2020
Seth Feider walks through how to set up the perfect Tokyo Rig.
Cage Feider Jig Walk Through
Wed, March 4, 2020
Seth Feider gives the details on his latest jig in the Outkast Tackle line.
How to Set Up a Carolina Rig
Wed, February 26, 2020
Seth Feider goes through the steps required to set up the perfect Carolina Rig.
How to Set Up the Wacky Rig
Tue, February 18, 2020
Seth Feider goes over how he approaches the famous wacky rig.
How to Set Up a Drop Shot Rig
Mon, January 27, 2020
Seth Feider walks step by step on how to set up the basic Drop Shot Rig.
Jerkbaits: Speed vs. Water Temp
Mon, January 13, 2020
Seth Feider goes over why different water temperatures call for varying actions as it relates to jerkbait fishing.
New Bait Launch - The Chicken Jig by OutKast Tackle
Thu, January 9, 2020
Seth Feider gives us an in-depth look at the brand new OutKast Tackle Chicken Jig.
Gear Ratios Simplified
Mon, December 16, 2019
Seth's tips for selecting the right gear ratio by technique.
Bass Labs - New Series Launching Soon
Fri, December 13, 2019
Introducing the new series Bass Labs where we take a look at the science of fishing.
Best Search Bait Ever?
Mon, December 9, 2019
How Seth Feider uses swimbaits to efficiently locate fish.
Benefits of the VMC Ringed Hook
Mon, November 11, 2019
Seth Feider explains the benefits of the VMC Ringed EWG.
How to Punch Mats Like a Pro
Tue, October 29, 2019
Seth Feider talks about his approach to punching mats in the fall.
Flip Docks Like Seth Feider
Tue, October 22, 2019
Seth Feider takes us through his strategy of flipping docks.
Rapala BX Brat Breakdown
Tue, October 15, 2019
Seth Feider introduces the Rapala BX Brat and shows you how to use it to get more bites!
Interview: Seth Feider Previews the 2019 Bassmaster Classic
Tue, March 12, 2019
