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Top 5 Patterns of the Hartwell Classic
Understanding how the top finishers in the world championship of bass fishing dissected the Classic fishery will give you an advanced degree in bassin' deep water, cold weather, frontal conditions and fish relating to forage
Perry, known as the father of structure fishing, would have been proud of the top finishers who employed many of his teachings to catch impressive bags of bass under difficult conditions.
For example, Lake Hartwell was some 15 feet below normal, water temperatures lingered in the upper 40s and low 50s, and weather conditions varied from near freezing temperatures to bluebird skies and mild temperatures.
Anglers at the top of the leaderboard knew it was about timing, targeting the baitfish and following bass' deep migration routes to do well in this event.
No previous Classic produced so many deep patterns built within Perry's structure fishing principles, nor has there been such a variety of lures and techniques employed by the pros. Here's how the Top 5 caught 'em.
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