CONTENTS FEATURED ANGLER:
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CHAD PIPKENS
Bassmaster Elite Series pro, Chad Pipkens, has signed on with Lunkerhunt and is taking the tour by storm using his finesse expertise to put winning bass in the boat. FISHHOUND BREAKDOWN:
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COONTAIL WORM
Big Bite Baits got TWISTED with their Coontail worm, a unique take on the traditional worm that is super effective fishing a ton of different techniques.
FLIPPING COVER WITH THE BIWAA
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WARAX CRAW When bass start moving into their summertime homes, shallow cover is a primary area to fish. The Biwaa Warax is a perfect flipping bait to get maximum exposure around weed beds, docks or other structure. TEAM LUCKY PROFILES:
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6 SOCIAL FEEDS TO FOLLOW Find out who LTB’s social media movers and shakers are this month and who you need to be following online.
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LUNAR CHARTS Find out the best dates and times to get out on the water this month!
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LUNKERHUNT’S NEW SUPER-ANGLER:
CHAD PIPKENS by Fishhound Staff
In 2017, Lunkerhunt welcomed Bassmaster Elite Series pro angler Chad Pipkens to their team. Pipkens has been one of the hottest young anglers on tour over the last couple of years, qualifying for the 2015 and 2016 Bassmaster Classics and fishing the Elite Series since 2013. He was the 2014 Bassmaster Northern Open Champion on Lake St. Clair and between the FLW and Bassmaster tournaments, Pipkens has earned over $400,000!
“The Lunkerhunt Limit Worm is my go-to drop shot choice. I rig it with a Trokar hook and the mylar fabric core of the bait just doesn’t tear like most worms. They last a lot longer, so I’m not wasting time switching out baits.” FUN FACTS: •
Has a college degree in mathematics
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Is the owner of Full Color Painting, an interior and exterior contracting company, near Lansing, MI.
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Enjoys playing and refereeing hockey, as well as playing golf and snowboarding.
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His title sponsor is the Douglas J Companies, a network of hair salons, which is why you’ll rarely see Chad with a hat on!
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His home lake is Erie and his favorite lake is Champlain.
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Loves pizza and sushi (but not at the same time!).
A northern angler from Holt, Michigan, Pipkens is known as a finesse and smallmouth expert and he sees his new partnership with Lunkerhunt as a perfect fit, because of their excellent finesse plastic options.
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FISHHOUND BREAKDOWN: BIG BITE BAITS:
COONTAIL WORM by Andrew Schadegg
If you walk into your local tackle shop or approach the soft plastics wall of a big outdoors store, the vast menagerie of worms, creatures, craws and lizards can be insanely overwhelming. Not to mention that every brand in the industry is bombarding you with new baits on a constant basis and putting out videos and articles as to why their latest chunk of rubber is what you need to be throwing the next time out on the lake.
Question: How do you choose? Is it the color? The shape? The fancy packaging? Do you take it home and do a taste test? Old favorites, like a 6-inch curly tail or a brush hog still catch a ton of fish. When the bite gets tough, pressure gets heavy and fish get acclimated to the standard fair, sometimes the best thing you can do is find a bait that is just a little bit different and one that you can fish multiple ways.
Designed to Look Unique The Big Bite Baits Russ Lane Coontail Worm has a profile that is unlike anything else on the market. The main body of the bait is not straight like a traditional worm or stick bait. Its center core looks a little twisted, like you took a regular worm and twisted it a bit. This design allows for action on the fall, that makes the bait wiggle in a very enticing way. In addition to the main body, they’ve added a bulky tail and circular ribs that displace more
water than your average worm. The tail does not float, but because it is bigger it falls more slowly, adding to that undulation that you’re looking for to make it shake in a natural way. Underwater, the ribs wave and move with the slightest hop or action, adding to the appeal. The center core is not very thick, but the addition of the bigger tail and the ribs surrounding the bait gives the look of a much bulkier bait, so it is a great melding of a traditional straight worm with a bigger creature bait.
Designed to Be Versatile After fishing the Coontail Worm, one of the things that will stand out right away is the plethora of options you have when rigging it. Many may immediately see this as a great Carolina rig bait and they wouldn’t be wrong! It floats through the water, slowly weaving and darting around. A perfect choice for dragging deep-water points or humps. However, it is definitely not a one trick pony. It is tremendously effective for flipping and pitching when rigged Texas-style. The thinner body allows for easy hooksets, but the ribs keep the hook protected so you can fish it right up in the thickest stuff. Try it with a 3/0 or 4/0 offset worm hook and adjust your weight to the type of cover you’re fishing it in. One other highly effective rigging option is a shaky head. The nose of the worm has enough plastic for the screw-lock to secure it easily. With the unique action, this bait will get fish to bite when a traditional, straight tailed worm is not doing the job.
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FISHHOUND BREAKDOWN:
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FLIPPING COVER WITH THE BIWAA
WARAX CRAW Written by Andrew Schadegg
Unlike a lot of game fish that prefer open water (like trout or striper) bass love to gravitate towards structure. They’re lazy, opportunistic feeders. They want to position themselves in the most convenient place to attack prey, without expending a lot of energy. This makes the bass angler’s job a lot easier. We know we need to target areas that bass can hide out, which is why we spend so much time around weeds, tules, docks and other structure. Bass live there. In order to get the bait into those tight areas that bass hang out, learning how to flip or pitch your bait is essential. Beyond your casting technique, something that’s often overlooked, is making sure you’re using the right bait. With a thin body, bulky profile, and lots of action, the Biwaa Warax (from your May LTB Bass Box) is a perfect option for flipping cover and getting those bigger bites. Here’s a couple of reasons why it’s so effective:
A Thinner Body for Better Hooksets A lot of “craw-style” baits on the market look really great, but the thickness of the body is not built for a solid hookset. The Warax craw is nice and thin, so the hook point has less plastic to get through, in order to penetrate the fish’s mouth.
A Bulky Profile for Bigger Bites Particularly when you start to get into the post-spawn and summertime periods, the food that bass eat are getting bigger. The whole ecosystem, whether it’s shad, other bass or crawfish are all beefing up in the fertile warmer months. The bigger bass will be looking for a bigger meal. The Warax is available in three different sizes (3’, 4’, 5’), but even in the smaller 3-inch version it creates a solid profile in the water.
A Lot of Action for More Attraction One of the downsides to fishing heavy cover or grassy, shaded areas, is that bass have less visual freedom. They rely a lot more on their lateral line and will “sense” a bait falling through the water. The Warax craw feature j-shaped claws that are thin and kick on the fall, similar to a twin-tail grub. This, along with the large ribs and appendages, make enough commotion to get the attention of any bass in the area. When searching for a good flipping bait, look no further than the Warax from Biwaa. Pair it with a solid, straight shanked flipping hook, a bobber stopper and a flipping weight to fit the cover you’re fishing (anywhere from ½ - 1 ½ ounces) and you’ll be set up to catch the big ones all year long.
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SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT
6 SOCIAL FEEDS YOU NEED TO FOLLOW! by Fishhound Staff
Since it was founded, Lucky Tackle Box has been partnering with some of the biggest and best social media influencers in the fishing industry. The game is changing and anglers around the world are using their online platforms to post amazing pictures, talk about new products and discuss all things fishing. Whether it’s anglers catching giant bass in Florida, walleye in Wisconsin or a flycaught Rainbow from a river in Idaho, each month the Fishhound Magazine will be introducing you to the best of the best Instagram pages and YouTube channels that you should already be following and if you’re not, you better start!
Bridget Fable
Kayla Tipton
Age: 23 From: Stillwater, NJ How did you get into fishing? I started fishing a river behind my house with my dad when I was 4. Fun Facts: I’m a fly fishing guide in Utah. I started a company called Fabel Lifestyle where I make bracelets out of recycled fly line. love to hunt. I love traveling. I love fishing hidden lakes.
Age: 25 From: Maynardville, TN How did you get into fishing? started fishing ponds when I was very little with Nana and Papaw. Fun Facts: I love fishing off my Kayak. I like bass fishing. I like cat fishing. I like trout fishing. I like fishing for different things!
Follow Bridget on Social Media! @bridget_fabel
Follow Kayla on Social Media! @kaylalyneetipton
Dylan Heide
Tyler Anderson
Age: 17 From: Casper, WY How did you get into fishing? I have always liked fish and their habits, so naturally I gained a passion for fishing! Fun Facts: I am a Jesus follower. I love anything outdoors. I’m saving my first kiss for Prom! I am involved in any kind of sport you can think of. My favorite all time fish to catch and eat is Walleye!
Age: 20 From: College Station, TX How did you get into fishing? I started fishing tournaments in 7th grade and absolutely loved it. Fun Facts: I love all water sports. I play guitar and lead worship at church. I love playing Ultimate Frisbee, Disc Golf and Ping Pong. I’m an above average cook. I eat gluten free (by choice).
Follow Dylan on Social Media! @fishhuntwyo /fishhuntwyo
Follow Tyler on Social Media! @TylersReelFishing
Colton Orbaker
Byron Fang
Age: 26 From: Rochester, NY How did you get into fishing? As a kid, we had a lake house where my Grandfather & I studied fish patterns. Fun Facts: My FAVORITE fishing snack is David’s Sunflower Seeds. Expecting my first little fishing buddy in May 2017. I’ve traveled the world. I am a teacher. I received my first fly rod from my Grandfather.
Age: 23 From: Miami, FL How did you get into fishing? I’ve been fishing since age 3 with my Dad. Fun Facts: I have a cat named Stella. I am going to medical school. I’m from Philadelphia and went to the University of Miami. I played competitive ultimate frisbee. I am trilingual.
Follow Colton on Social Media! @twigntimber TwignTimberArchery
Follow Byron on Social Media! @bfang93
FOLLOW US: @LuckyTackleBox
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BETTER FISHING TIMES USING THE SUN/MOON TO CATCH MORE FISH What are Astro tables and how does it work? Astro Tables are far more effective than moon tables because they take into account critical solar energies as well as lunar. PrimeTime data is based on solar/lunar research at a leading college of astrophysics and our own research pond/wildlife area. Annual data is supplied by the U.S. Naval Observatory. All lunar times are adjusted to the center of your time zone and for Daylight Saving Time.
LUNAR PERIODS
VALUE
BEST DAYS POOR FAIR GOOD EXCL
JUN 2017
TIMES OCCURRING AT NIGHT ARE SHADED MOON RISE
Thu 1 Fri 2 Sat 3
63 50 42
1:14 pm
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
39 36 44 52 61 65 56
4:05 pm
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
47 38 35 37 39 47 61
10:09 pm
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
55 53 67 80 93 99 89
1:59 am
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
25 26 27 28 29 30
76 64 56 53 54 61 25 50 75
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2:12 pm 3:09 pm
4:59 pm 5:54 pm 6:48 pm
7:41 pm 8:33 pm 9:22 pm
10:53 pm 11:34 pm
12:12 am 12:48 am 1:23 am
2:35 am 3:14 am 3:57 am 4:46 am
5:40 am 6:41 am 7:45 am 8:52 am 9:58 am
11:01 am
12:02 pm 1:01 pm
10:28 pm
PRIMARY
MOON OVERHEAD
MOON SET
6:29 pm - 9:052pm 7:23 pm - 9:41 pm 8:14 pm - 10:20 pm
1:38 am
9:04 pm - 10:56 pm 9:55 pm - 11:33 pm 10:44 pm - 12:12 am 11:34 pm - Midnight Midnight - 12:52 am 12:23 am - 1:35 am 1:13 am - 2:21 am
3:18 am
2:01 am - 3:09 am 2:49 am - 3:57 am 3:33 am - 4:49 am 4:18 am - 5:40 am 5:00 am - 6:32 am 5:40 am - 7:26 am 6:22 am - 8:20 am 7:02 am - 9:18 am 7:44 am - 10:16 am 8:29 am - 11:19 am 9:19 am - 12:21 pm 10:14 am - 1:26 pm 11:14 am - 2:30 pm 12:15 pm - 3:35 pm 1:19 pm - 4:35 pm 2:22 pm - 5:28 pm 3:22 pm - 6:18 pm 4:20 pm - 7:02 pm 5:15 pm - 7:41 pm 6:08 pm - 8:20 pm
2:13 am 2:46 am
3:50 am 4:23 am 4:58 am
5:35 am 6:16 am 7:00 am 7:47 am 8:38 am 9:32 am
10:28 am 11:25 am
12:24 pm 1:25 pm 2:28 pm 3:33 pm 4:40 pm 5:50 pm 6:59 pm
8:06 pm 9:09 pm
10:04 pm 10:53 pm 11:35 pm
12:13 am 12:48 am
PRIMARY
MOON UNDERFOOT
5:59 am - 8:49 am 6:54 am - 9:30 am 7:48 am - 10:06 am
8:39 am - 10:45 am 9:29 am - 11:21 am 10:20 am - 11:58 am 11:09 am - 12:37 pm 11:59 am - 1:17 pm 12:48 pm - 2:00 pm 1:38 pm - 2:46 pm 2:26 pm - 3:34 pm 3:14 pm - 4:22 pm 3:58 pm - 5:14 pm 4:43 pm - 6:05 pm 5:25 pm - 6:57 pm 6:05 pm - 7:51 pm 6:47 pm - 8:45 pm 7:27 pm - 9:43 pm 8:09 pm - 10:41 pm 8:54 pm - 11:44 pm 9:44 pm - 12:46 am 10:39 pm - 1:51 am 11:39 pm - Midnight Midnight - 2:55 am 12:40 am - 4:00 am 1:44 am - 5:00 am 2:47 am - 5:53 am 3:47 am - 6:43 am 4:45 am - 7:27 am 5:40 am - 8:06 am
ANY LUNAR PERIOD IS ENHANCED WHEN IT OVERLAPS A KEY SOLAR PERIOD. THE BEST OF THESE OVERLAPS ARE DESIGNATED BY THE SUN SYMBOLS: = HIGH NOON = DAWN = DUSK
WHILE THE LESSER MOONRISE AND -SET OVERLAPS (ABOUT 30 MIN. BEFORE AND AFTER THE LISTED TIME) ARE DESIGNATED BY BOLD BLACK TYPE.
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Apogee FULL
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NEW & PERIGEE
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