Mastering the Soft Glide Bait with Hunter Shryock - Berkley Labs Ike's Bytes Podcast

Join Mike Iaconelli in the Berkley Labs studio for a deep dive into one of the hottest trends in bass fishing: soft glide baits. In this episode of Ike’s Bytes, Ike is joined by Bassmaster Elite Series pro Hunter Shryock fresh off an incredible tournament finish where he used the Berkley PowerBait Chop Block to land a massive 30lb bag on the final day! Hunter "drops the juice" on everything you need to know about fishing soft glides, from the gear and line setup to the specific conditions that trigger a giant bite. In this video, we cover: The "Intimidation Factor": Why you don't need expensive resin baits to catch big fish. Drawing Power: Why the natural movement of a soft glide bait attracts pressured bass. The 180-Degree Trigger: Hunter's secret "cat and mouse" retrieve technique. Gear Breakdown: The exact rod, reel, and line (25lb fluorocarbon!) Hunter uses for the 8" and 10" Chop Block. Conditions: How barometric pressure and wind play a critical role in the glide bait window. Smallmouth vs. Largemouth: Will these baits play at northern fisheries like Lake Champlain? Whether you're a tournament pro or a bank angler, these tips will help you gain the confidence to pick up a glide bait and target your next personal best. Check out the gear mentioned: Berkley PowerBait Chop Block - https://www.berkley-fishing.com/produ... Abu Garcia Beast Rods & Reels - https://www.abugarcia.com/search?q=be... Berkley Trilene 100% Fluorocarbon - https://www.berkley-fishing.com/produ... Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more Science Behind the Bite! Drop a comment below with what bait or technique you want us to cover next! ‪@mikeiaconellifishing‬ ‪@HunterShryockFishing‬ #BerkleyFishing #IkesBytes #BassFishing #GlideBait #HunterShryock #MikeIaconelli #ChopBlock #FishingTips #PowerBait