TOP BAITS & PATTERNS: How the Top 10 Caught ‘em at Heavy Hitters on Lake Palestine

APRIL 19, 2022 • BASS PRO TOUR
TYLER, Texas – It was typical East Texas springtime fishing throughout General Tire Heavy Hitters Presented by Bass Pro Shops. Shallow-water fishing dominated on Lake Palestine, and the top anglers used a small handful of baits for bass in all phases of the spawn, with plenty of bedding bass in the mix.

Ott DeFoe claimed the overall win and $100,000 after catching 16 pounds, 6 ounces on the final day, and Alton Jones, Jr. claimed $150,000 in big bass money over two days. His 6-4 during the Championship Round was worth $100,000 alone.

Here’s how the Top 10 anglers caught them on Lake Palestine. READ MORE

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Justin Lucas