It was only a matter of time before a fly angler brought the Alabama Rig of conventional bass fishing ... when they're focused on the schooled-up bait. So, I'm essentially matching the hatch." ...

When water temperatures drop and schools of shad grow scarce, bass enthusiasts targeting the heaviest fish switch to an umbrella rig that imitates a small cloud of shad to turn the bite on.

When water temperatures drop and schools of shad grow scarce, bass enthusiasts targeting the heaviest fish switch to an umbrella rig that imitates a small cloud of shad to turn the bite on. The best ...