John Murray: The bubba shot

By Brent Conway
BASS Insider
(Archive)

Updated: November 2, 2009, 11:42 AM ET

Every year, new techniques and terminologies are introduced to the bass fishing community. The drop shot, made popular by bass anglers on the West Coast, is a prime example of the ever expanding repertoire of bass fishing techniques that have become a staple in rod lockers across the country. However, there's a new kid on the block that takes the drop shot to a whole different level.

"The guys out west call it the 'bubba shot,'" says Elite Series pro John Murray. "It was really refined on the California Delta when bass stopped reacting to traditional Texas-rigged baits," he explains. "A drop shot gives a natural presentation, but you can't effectively fish with 6-pound test line in heavy cover. That's where the bubba shot comes into play."

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