Surface Smallmouths with Rapala’s X-Rap Pop
Friday, 21 July 2023
Topwaters and surface baits, longtime bass fishing staples, are popular for smallmouths. They are hard to beat when surface activity is prevalent, the lakes are heating up from the
- Published in Short Stories and Timely Tips, Smallmouth Bass
Fishing The Post-Spawn Flats
Monday, 12 June 2023
When seeking quality post-spawn fish in June, I turn to the largest and deepest lakes in the region where we target their expansive flats and look for very good
- Published in Short Stories and Timely Tips, Smallmouth Bass
Soft Jerkbaits for Smallmouths
Monday, 05 June 2023
When it comes to jerkbait fishing, smallmouth anglers should always bring a handful of soft bait minnows for the party. Equally effective for smallmouths, and sometimes even better depending
- Published in Short Stories and Timely Tips, Smallmouth Bass
Rivers and Flowages for Spring Smallmouths
Monday, 08 May 2023
Each spring, I preach fishing waters that warm fastest. To catch potentially the most active fish, and to tap into premier smallmouth fisheries whose populations are further and deeper
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Short Stories and Timely Tips, 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
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
Alternative Cover for Largemouths
Monday, 20 March 2023
When emergent weed growth fails to sprout in spring, largemouths seek and favor alternative habitats and sources of cover. In recent seasons, this has become the scenario and common
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass, Short Stories and Timely Tips
Chatterbait Mix and Match for Early Season Success
Monday, 06 March 2023
When it comes to catching spring largemouths, aggressive and vibration-emitting horizontal presentations are lure choice guidelines to follow. In some other instances such as colder water and adverse conditions,
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Lures for Shallow Water Largemouths This Spring
Monday, 06 February 2023
Shallow water cover fishing and largemouth extraction calls for power fishing with heavier rod and reel set-ups and braided lines. With casting targets abound, the major strategy will be
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