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In By mid‑July anglers adopted a new bass‑fishing the “strolling” bass method called “strolling,” pairing – a jig paired with a synthetic minnow and offering detailed gear recommendations. At the same time – saw a surge in use, with anglers adopting a broader range of minnows, rods and reels. The parallel screen‑free walleye approach promoted classic guide continued to stress analog tactics such as spinner rigs, vertical jigging and jigging, trolling crankbaits, slip bobbers, weed‑line fishing without electronics. A week later experts released expanded and live‑bait rigs, providing specific weight, speed and depth recommendations. Late July guidance introducing expanded the “big bass splash” technique, emphasizing habitat knowledge, approach, urging anglers to match lure choice to water clarity, season and water‑clarity considerations for habitat (vegetated or rocky cover) to target trophy bass, while also highlighting bass. A companion guide listed criteria for selecting specialist walleye and musky guides in U.S. waters like Lake Erie and the St. Lawrence River, and offered a vetting checklist for vetting professional outfitters. At the end of July a further bass‑fishing The end‑of‑July spotlight presented on the Bait Finesse System (BFS). The method uses (BFS) detailed a setup of ultra‑light lines, line, low‑inertia baitcasting reels and light‑action rods to cast micro‑lures under a quarter ounce, improving casting accuracy and mimicking small baitfish. General bass advice still stresses remained: medium to medium‑heavy rods, appropriate lures such as spinning or baitcasting reels, strong line, and a variety of soft‑plastic worms, crankbaits, spinnerbaits, jigs or live minnows, and targeting presented to structures like such as vegetation, rocks, docks or submerged logs. In early August, smallmouth‑bass expert Tim Landwehr highlighted “passive feeders” that rise slowly to inspect top‑water poppers before striking, recommending subtle poppers on rivers like Wisconsin’s Menominee. A concurrent guide promoted summer gear and cooking tips, featuring products from Fishlab, Okuma and Matrix and offering promotional codes for apparel and equipment.