Across
- 1. When bass are neither relating to the bottom of the lake, nor actively feeding near the surface.
- 4. A special type of rod used to detect bites when ledgering
- 7. A method of fishing by which the lure is swung, not cast, to the target or structure, often with as little disturbance of the water as possible.
- 12. A weather condition accompanied by high, clear skies, and a sudden drop in temperature.
- 13. Where was the first Bassmaster Classic held?
- 15. A material used in fishing that is composed of a bond between fluorine and carbon atoms.
- 16. A general term for any number of floating lipless topwater lures that "push" water.
- 17. Usually a stainless steel spike with a threaded end, so you can attach a rod rest, keepnet or bait alarm.
Down
- 1. Largest lake in the US
- 2. Method of catching fish using only your hands
- 3. Texas state record Largemouth bass caught on this water
- 5. Fish can live in both freshwater and saltwater
- 6. Technique that involves pinching a small lead split shot sinker a foot or more above a small worm, then slowly dragging this on the bottom.
- 8. First artificial lure brand
- 9. fatty fin located between the dorsal and tail fin.
- 10. Second word in Bass’ Scientific name
- 11. Line used to detect prey
- 14. Fred Young carved the first big "O" crankbait from balsa wood in the 1960's. These types of crankbaits also had this nickname.