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Jay Yelas Takes a One-Two Approach to Shallow Water Fishing

Posted by Mark Fong on May 21st 2018

By Mark Fong For many anglers, there is nothing more thrilling than targeting bass in shallow water. For GYCB Pro Jay Yelas some of his greatest professional triumphs have come this way, including hi …

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Flippin', Pitchin' and Punchin' the Zako with Jay Yelas

Posted by Mark Fong on Apr 9th 2017

By Mark Fong When Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits officially unveiled the Zako at the 2016 ICAST Show, the fishing world was quick to take notice. Designed by Brett Hite to be the perfect swimbait style t …

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Small Swimbaits Yield Big Results For Jay Yelas

Posted by David A. Brown on Dec 5th 2016

By David A. Brown A former Bassmaster Classic champion and veteran FLW Tour pro, Jay Yelas is no stranger to big bass. However, the Oregon angler knows that nabbing big bass often means throwing smal …

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Transitioning from Weekend Warrior to Tour-Level Pro

Posted by Ken Smith on Oct 30th 2016

By Ken Smith It’s been said the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. For years I have approached tournament fishing utilizing that very game- …

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Jay Yelas Drop Shotting the Shad Shape Worm for Smallmouth

Posted by Mark Fong on Oct 5th 2016

By Mark Fong Over the years, the Yamamoto Shad Shape Worm has developed a reputation for being an outstanding bait for catching smallmouth bass. While the Shad Shape Worm is an extremely effect …

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How Jay Yelas Utilizes the Heart Tail Swimbait

Posted by Mark Fong on May 19th 2015

By Mark Fong The Heart-Tail Swimbait is brand new for the 2015 season and FLW Tour Pro Jay Yelas is extremely excited about the new offering from Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits. Yelas has spent many hour …

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