Pro Tips Weekly: Jason Christie

Keep your mind free of clutter

A lot of guys underestimate or discount the mental game involved in bass fishing. When you’re fishing in a tournament, or practicing for one, you don’t want any distractions or anything on your mind except figuring out the bass.

Before you leave home you should have all your chores done: the grass cut, the windows washed – whatever. It also pays to keep your boat in tiptop shape at all times and correct any little equipment glitches before they become major problems out on the water. Be organized and stay focused on what you’re trying to accomplish on the water.

If you start thinking about things you should have done or you need to get done after you leave the lake, you’re not going to fish as effectively.

—- Rayovac pro Jason Christie, Park Hill, Okla.