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Lakes to Fish and Avoid During Fall Turnover
14 September 2026 By Northwoods Bass in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Top Lures for the Early Fall Transition
26 August 2026 By Northwoods Bass in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass
Fishing Algae Bloom Lakes
21 August 2026 By Northwoods Bass in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth BassSMALLMOUTH BASS

Lakes to Fish and Avoid During Fall Turnover
14 September 2026 By Northwoods Bass in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Top Lures for the Early Fall Transition
26 August 2026 By Northwoods Bass in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass
Locating Rip Rap Shorelines on Flowages
17 August 2026 By Northwoods Bass in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth BassLARGEMOUTH BASS

Top Lures for the Early Fall Transition
26 August 2026 By Northwoods Bass in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass
Fishing Algae Bloom Lakes
21 August 2026 By Northwoods Bass in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass
Northern Water Snake Patterns
17 August 2026 By Northwoods Bass in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass
Tokyo Rigs for Deep Edge Largemouths
16 July 2026 By Northwoods Bass in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth BassTop Spring Smallmouth Patterns and Tactics
Monday, 01 May 2023
Ice melt is ongoing as we speak. Some lakes such as mid-size lakes, flowages, and river systems are open and ready to go, while the largest waterbodies will be
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Making Magic with Finesse
Monday, 01 May 2023
Finesse fishing for smallmouths has ignited angler interest. More anglers are turning to long spinning rod and high-capacity reel set-ups for achieving long casts with light line presentations.
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Backwaters for Ice-Out Largemouths
Monday, 24 April 2023
It’s no secret that backwaters attract and concentrate big bass on a seasonal basis. Their habitats can be thick and rich with diverse emergent and submergent plant species. Another
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass
River Smallmouths with Z-Man’s Chatterbait WillowVibe
Thursday, 13 April 2023
Faux summer this week has the fish woken up and hungry. A few of you saw my post from last night on my Facebook page. Here’s a recap of
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews, Smallmouth Bass
LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION!
Monday, 10 April 2023
After ice-out, smallmouth undertake structural migrations from wintering sites to their staging locations, utilizing the lake’s contours and breaklines as their trail in order to reach these temporary destinations.
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Short Stories and Timely Tips, Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouths the Northwoods Way
Saturday, 01 April 2023
“Andrew, what’s your favorite lure of all-time for catching smallmouths?” my readers and customers most frequently ask.
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Starting Lineup for Spring Smallmouths
Saturday, 01 April 2023
Across many northern waters, smallmouth activity begins immediately after ice-out. Where catch and release-only regulations are implemented in Michigan and Wisconsin, it’s now possible to target smallmouths in spring
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Rippin’ Rap Smallmouths
Saturday, 01 April 2023
Winter relents. Spring creeps in. Ice has finished melting, and we have open water once again. At this time, smallmouths are schooling together and stacked; programmed to undergo structural
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Mud Bottoms and Shallow Largemouths
Monday, 27 March 2023
Specific lake locations that conduct heat are instrumental in scoring early season bass fishing success. The areas that warm quickest are determined by underwater structure and the lake’s geography.
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass, Short Stories and Timely Tips































