Ott DeFoe is a fierce competitor in the Bassmaster Elite Series. Watch as he fishes in his local water, in east Tennessee’s Holston River for large and smallmouth bass.
DeFoe won the 2011 Bassmaster All-Star Champion and Rookie of the Year award and has competed in Bassmaster Classic, Bassmaster Elite, FLW and MLF tournaments. He has 25 top-ten Bassmaster finishes and was the 2015 Major League Fishing Selects Champion. The collaboration of DeFoe and Mossy Oak is part of their official partnership as DeFoe recently joined forces with other elite fishing pros to comprise Mossy Oak’s Fishing Team. Each member of this team will represent Mossy Oak’s new Elements line, the official pattern of B.A.S.S.
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Selecting the Right Bass Fishing Rod ...
There are a plethora of options for fishing rods and it can be difficult to choose just what type of rod you need. There are three main features to look at: length, power and action. As a general rule, the longer rods are for more open casting while shorter rods are for hitting specific spots nex...
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Selecting the Right Bass Fishing Reel...
To bass fish efficiently, you have to have the right gear ratio on your reel. Ott DeFoe keeps four speeds in his arsenal, each for a specific purpose that depends on the type of bait, depth and cover. He goes in-depth with the four speeds he uses and why.
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Favorite Bait to Use When Bass Fishin...
There are a lot of variables to consider when bass fishing. Location, weather and time of year are things to keep in mind when selecting bass bait. The go-to, anytime, anywhere bait for Ott DeFoe is a jig like the half-ounce Terminator Pro.
