Catching 98lbs of Giant Clear Lake Bass in 3 Days! (Strategy + Baits)

How do you catch nearly 100 pounds of California largemouth in just three days? In today's episode, we sit down with the 2026 WON BASS Winter Open Champion, Garrett Ellenson, fresh off his dominant performance at Clear Lake. Garrett weighed in a massive 98.37lb total, including consistent 30lb+ bags, to take home the trophy and a brand-new Ranger/Mercury rig.

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Garrett's Customs: https://www.garrettscustoms.com/

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ZMan 6" Jerk Shadz (https://omnia.direct/gc)
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18lb Seaguar PEX8 (https://omnia.direct/pex)
10lb Seaguar Tatsu (https://omnia.direct/tatsus)
3/16oz Cipher Jighead (https://omnia.direct/mut)

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