Primary source: BassLureFish field test #08, filmed on the water and published 28 June 2026.
| Test # | 8 of 20 |
|---|---|
| Question | Will actively working a lure catch more sea bass than leaving the presentation static? |
| Test type | Retrieve |
| Species | European sea bass |
| Video published | 28 June 2026 |
| Video length | 19m 5s |
| Recorded score | Static 4 · Active 0 |
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What we tested
Static/no-retrieve presentation and an active retrieve were compared in the same field test.
What this session suggests
When fish are present but not committing, doing less can be a genuine option. Pauses and dead-sticking deserve a place in the retrieve toolbox.
What this does not prove
A 4–0 score is striking but still a small sample from one session. It does not mean active retrieves are generally inferior.
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.