Primary source: BassLureFish field test #13, filmed on the water and published 2 August 2026.
| Test # | 13 of 20 |
|---|---|
| Question | Does sink-and-draw or a straight retrieve put more sea bass on the line? |
| Test type | Retrieve |
| Species | European sea bass |
| Video published | 2 August 2026 |
| Video length | 18m 23s |
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What we tested
Sink-and-draw and straight-retrieve presentations were compared in the same outing.
What this session suggests
Retrieve style changes both lure action and time spent at depth. The useful lesson is to vary presentation deliberately instead of retrieving every cast the same way.
What this does not prove
The techniques inherently change speed, depth and pause time, so the test compares complete presentations rather than a single isolated variable.
Why we publish the limitations
Sea bass fishing is a field environment, not a laboratory. Tide, water clarity, light, prey, fish movement and angler execution can all change during a session. A BassLureFish result describes what happened in the recorded test. Repeated tests in different conditions are more persuasive than any single score.