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 […]
Choose Wisely: Hook Options For Plastic Baits
Don’t overlook the intricacies of that sharp piece of metal tied to the end of your line. Today’s fish hooks are purpose-built tools that you should choose wisely, especially when you’re tossing plastics. No matter how many soft-plastic baits are out on the market or in your tackle box, they’re worthless without a good hook. […]
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 […]
Selecting the Right Plastic: Finesse Fishing
The right soft plastic for your finesse-fishing approach will make all the difference. Choose wisely! For my final installment of selecting plastic baits, I’m going to discuss the options for when the bass need some finessing. These baits need to be compact and streamlined, as many times the bass have either seen every craw […]
Selecting the Right Plastic… Carolina Rigging
Choosing the right plastic for Carolina-rigs could mean the difference in catching fish consistently, and not getting bit at all. Last week I discussed good plastic choices when flipping for bass in heavy cover. This week let’s look at the plastics for dragging bottom with a Carolina-rig. There are numerous options to choose from, but […]
Fishing on a Budget…Money Saving Tips
Finding simple ways to reduce expenditures during a fishing adventure will reduce stress, and allow for more spending on things that matter. Like more baits! Many anglers this time of year have already planned or are planning an impromptu fishing trip somewhere, more than likely south to warmer temperatures and open water. When planning this […]
Tips And Techniques For Catching Bass On Jerkbaits
The history of jerkbaits (or “stickbaits”) can be traced back to a single bait, which has more than likely been in every angler’s tackle box at some point: the Original Floating Rapala. This simple, but very effective balsa-wood bait was designed to mimic a minnow in the water. Anglers quickly learned to harness the power of […]
