Moping for Bass 2.0 | Gussy's Classic Winning Technique

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Gustafson meticulously walks through rigging up Z-Man's ultra-realistic and durable ElaZtech plastic on a jig head, emphasizing when to use various sizes and his favorite color on stained shield lakes. "Gussy's Glimmer Blue" mimics the natural forage colors in tannic waters and draws consistent multi-species action. He then details his Smeltinator jig setup and when to use different weights and hook sizes. The video then pivots to how Gustafson casts to fish and presents his bait with Humminbird's MEGA Live. But the tactic isn't dependent on forward-facing sonar and can work well when fished directly below the boat with 2D sonar.

Gustafson underscores the importance of keeping the bait above the fish. With the aid of forward-facing sonar, he demonstrates how to identify high-percentage rock clusters and make targeted casts. Using a run-and-gun method with a traditionally slow technique, Gussy quickly builds a milk run of productive spots. Lastly, he covers his go-to rod, reel, and line setup for Damiki rigging bass and how to work the bait based on the fish's mood.

The great jig and minnow migration is upon us, and this dialed moping system will help you catch more bass and other predator fish on lakes and rivers throughout the country.

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[Badkharma]

Walleye are awesome table fare. Thanks for what you do on the Elite scene. Rooting for you, Jeff

[dennisederer]

So happy to see you using Z Man baits.

[jamesbrannon]

What’s the difference between that and just a swim bait? Why it it called moping

[Caseythenewguy]

Just because things get easier or more efficient doesn’t mean they are better imo. FFS feels like electric cars to me.. the soul is just missing..