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Bass Fishing Tips: Shad Spawn Swim Jig + MLF & Bassmaster Tournament Preview
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- Bass Cast Radio
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- May 8, 2026
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- 959
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Summary
What's biting this week on the professional bass fishing circuit? In this episode of Before the 1st Cast, we break down the action from the MLF Bass Pro Tour on Beaver Lake and the Bassmaster Open on Lake Norman. Then we lock in on the weekend forecast: the Major League Fishing Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit on Douglas Lake and the Bassmaster Elite Series on Lake Murray are up next. Two elite fields, two completely different fisheries — find out who to watch and what patterns could decide it all. Finally, the Tackle Tip — this week we're breaking down how to work a swim jig during the shad spawn, one of the most explosive and short-lived bass fishing windows of the year. Whether you're a kayak fisherman, bank fisherman, or chasing your first tournament bass fishing win, this is your weekly edge before you ever make a cast. Before the 1st Cast — bass fishing tips, tournament news, and faith on the water. New episodes every week. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bass-cast-radio--1838782/support . Become a Patreon memebet now for less then a pack of worms you can support Bass Cast Radio as well as get each epsiode a day early & commercial free. Just click the link below. PATREON