Pre-Fishing With Gussy | Bassmaster Classic on the Line

Jeff Gustafson takes us along for an intense practice session on the St. Lawrence River, preparing for the final Elite Series event of the year. With just two days to dial in his strategy due to weather cancellations at Champlain, Gustafson dives into the critical elements of pre-fishing and the challenges that come with it.

FEATURED PRODUCT (retail links)
• PLASTIC - Z-Man Finesse TRD (prototype): Buy at Bass Pro Shops https://bassproshops.vzck.net/3ePKQK | Buy at Tackle Warehouse https://bit.ly/4ckC2Yy | Buy at FishUSA https://bit.ly/3EvZiUV
• PLASTIC - Z-Man TRD TicklerZ, color - Hot Snakes: Buy at Bass Pro Shops https://bassproshops.vzck.net/PyL116 | Buy at Tackle Warehouse https://bit.ly/4dKtFH9 | Buy at FishUSA https://bit.ly/472gyOS
• PLASTIC - Z-Man TRD BugZ (Black/Blue): Buy at Bass Pro Shops https://bassproshops.vzck.net/oq2Qmg | Buy at Tackle Warehouse https://bit.ly/3MnPPTu | Buy at FishUSA https://bit.ly/4dUX8h6
• JIG HEAD - Northland Finesse Football Jig: Buy at Tackle Warehouse https://bit.ly/3Z5bXcT
• JIG HEAD - Northland Elite Series Nedster Head, 1/4-ounce: Buy at Tackle Warehouse https://bit.ly/3Xm6zB1
• HOOK - Gamakatsu G-Finesse Drop Shot Hook, size 2: Buy at Bass Pro Shops https://bassproshops.vzck.net/LXvezO | Buy at Tackle Warehouse https://bit.ly/3AHacZh | Buy at FishUSA https://bit.ly/4fZ6oTr
• PLASTIC - Z-Man Jerk ShadZ, color - Gussy's Glimmer Blue: Buy at Bass Pro Shops https://bassproshops.vzck.net/k0nL7v | Buy at Tackle Warehouse https://bit.ly/3WVfkAw | Buy at FishUSA https://bit.ly/3AFwvid
• JIG HEAD - Northland Smeltinator Jig Head: Buy at Bass Pro Shops https://bassproshops.vzck.net/OrNG6G | Buy at Tackle Warehouse https://bit.ly/4cHFxIv | Buy at FishUSA https://bit.ly/3XmknLV
• SCALE - Rapala Touch Screen Tournament Scale, 15-pound: Buy at Bass Pro Shops https://bassproshops.vzck.net/Kj6z17 | Buy at Tackle Warehouse https://bit.ly/3TpJVUW | Buy at FishUSA https://bit.ly/4dZIchU

ROD SETUP
• REEL - Shimano Exsence Spinning Reel 3000: Buy at Bass Pro Shops https://bassproshops.vzck.net/6eaBW3 | Buy at Tackle Warehouse https://bit.ly/4765W1q | Buy at FishUSA https://bit.ly/3APANmU
• REEL - Shimano Stella FK Spinning Reel 3000: Buy at Bass Pro Shops https://bassproshops.vzck.net/KjRo4A | Buy at Tackle Warehouse https://bit.ly/473WFXM | Buy at FishUSA https://bit.ly/3X6sXNp
• ROD (drop shot) - G. Loomis NRX+ Spinning Rod, 6'10" Medium Light: Buy at Bass Pro Shops https://bassproshops.vzck.net/eKoOEX | Buy at Tackle Warehouse https://bit.ly/3AzAxZ9 | Buy at FishUSA https://bit.ly/3MpDNsI
• ROD (Ned rig) - G.Loomis NRX+ Spinning Rod, 7'3'' Medium - Extra Fast: Buy at Tackle Warehouse https://bit.ly/4dGThoq | Buy at FishUSA https://bit.ly/3MpDNsI
• LINE (braid) - Power Pro Braided Spectra Line Yellow, 8-pound: Buy at Bass Pro Shops https://bassproshops.vzck.net/g1zvqO | Buy at Tackle Warehouse https://bit.ly/3T5lcpK | Buy at FishUSA https://bit.ly/4dZemdw
• LINE (fluorocarbon) - Shimano Mastiff FC Fluorocarbon Line, 8-pound: Buy at Tackle Warehouse https://bit.ly/48FbRuO

BOAT SETUP & MISC.
• BOAT - Lund 2075 Pro-V Bass XS: Check out at Lund Boats https://bit.ly/48FbRuO
• GRAPHS - Humminbird APEX 13 MEGA SI+ Fishfinder/Chartplotter: Buy at Bass Pro Shops https://bassproshops.vzck.net/Vmx9gk
• MAPPING - Humminbird LakeMaster Premium VX Digital Map Chart Card, Great Lakes v1: Buy at Bass Pro Shops https://bassproshops.vzck.net/R516Ga | Buy at Humminbird https://bit.ly/4c4uHwA
• 360 SONAR - Humminbird MEGA 360 Imaging: Buy at Bass Pro Shops https://bit.ly/3tfjF6x | Buy at Tackle Warehouse https://bit.ly/3t9Wiet
• TROLLING MOTOR - Minn Kota Ultrex QUEST: Buy at Bass Pro Shops https://bit.ly/49npejB
• MOTOR - Mercury Pro XS 250hp: Check out at Mercury https://bit.ly/3PeIhVk
• JACK PLATE - T-H Marine ATLAS Hydraulic Jack Plate: Check out at T-H Marine https://bit.ly/4dWJMlf
• HAT - Z-Man Structured Trucker HatZ: Buy at Tackle Warehouse https://bit.ly/3X5mOkD
• UNDERWATER CAMERA - Aqua-Vu HD7i-125 Gen2 Underwater Camera https://wired2.fish/AquaVuHD7

KEY STRATEGIES AND TACTICS
Throughout the day, Gustafson shares his approach to locating fish, focusing on areas with rock clusters and deeper zones where the big smallmouth bass reside. He demonstrates the effectiveness of his custom drop shot rig, which uses a prototype Z-Man bait designed to imitate the natural prey in these waters.


► SUBSCRIBE for more AWESOME FISHING TIPS: https://wired2.fish/YTSub

FOLLOW US HERE:
► https://www.wired2fish.com
►   / wired2fish_official  
►   / wired2fish  
►   / wired2fish