Forget pounding the banks. Hot summer weather means your local bass will now be hanging on lake points, isolated rock piles and extended weedlines that hug deep water. Find the hot offshore structure to taste consistent summertime success! When it comes to bass fishing I learned my first lessons as a dedicated “bank beater;” my […]
9 ‘Must-Try’ Bass Strategies For 2016
Have you tried ‘dead-sticking’ soft plastics? Have you added a dedicated ‘flipping’ or ‘drop-shot’ combo? Expand your skills, and you’ll boat more bass this year. When it comes to chasing bass, or most any fish anywhere, the best anglers are typically those who like to experiment. Why? Tinkering pays. When you find a lure or […]
How To Catch Pressured Bass
When your favorite stretch of bass water gets pounded by fellow anglers, all hope is not lost. Whether it’s a certain lake or river, or maybe it’s just a key weedline or backwater lake on a river system, fishing pressure takes its toll on fish and makes it frustrating for the anglers pursuing them. If […]
10 Must-Have Items For Every Fishing Boat
Make the most of your valuable time on the water by proactively eliminating potential hiccups. Anglers put so much thought into what lures to rig up and what tackle we’re going to bring on our next fishing trip, but sometimes we overlook some key items that all of us should keep in our boat. Here […]
Vibrating Jigs: Highly Versatile
Depending on where you are located in the country, the bass you are targeting are in all stages of the spawn, making presentation versatility critical. Having a versatile bait rigged and ready to go saves you time from having to tie on a new lure. A vibrating jig such as the Chatterbait catch fish! Read […]
Spinnerbait Blade Rundown
The spinnerbait is a lure that many bass anglers first began throwing at a young age, as it is versatile, easy to cast, pretty snag resistant and importantly it still catches bass! Glenn Walker explains. Read the rest over on fishing.scout.com >
Rod Maintenance Matters
Ever wonder how wear and tear affects your fishing rod? Glenn Walker talks about rod maintenance and things to watch for. Read the rest over on fishing.scout.com >
Researching Water From Home Base
Here’s the best way to create a personal and private, interactive fishing report. Technology is great! As a tournament angler, I’m always looking for ways to utilize my time on the water in the most effective way possible. When prefishing, this means covering the most amount of water as quickly and effectively as possible. With […]
Spring Bassin’ Bait Rundown
Spring fishing can be boom or bust for many bass fanatics, as the weather and water conditions play a major role in a bass’ activity level. When the bite is on, it seems that no matter what you throw at them, they’ll bite. But, when that bite is tough, having the presentation and bite dialed […]
Flippin’ & Frogs
Be sure to head on over to Bass Angler Magazine to check out my latest articles on flippin’ and froggin’ for ball bass.