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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Insight On Fluoro
The when, where and how to use fluorocarbon fishing line. While it’s scientific in itself, it’s not a scientific method. One of the most popular types of fishing lines on the market today is Fluorocarbon. When I’m using techniques that require solid hook sets and high abrasion resistance, this includes flipping around docks, wood or […]
Bassmaster Classic: Thoughts And Predictions
The bass fishing community’s most significant annual event begins in less than 2 weeks. With the intense spectator anticipation comes countless predictions about how the Classic will play out. This year’s Bassmaster Classic will be held on Lake Hartwell, which is located in Greenville, South Carolina. It kicks off Feb. 20 and wraps up on […]