What We’re Throwing in May
Tuesday, 29 April 2025
Ice out finally took place 2 weeks ago and spring fishing patterns are now getting established.
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Horizontal Baits for This Spring
Monday, 14 April 2025
The most exciting bites of early spring occur in very shallow water, so you’ll need all the subtle and lightweight lures you can get away with to reach these tight quarters. Slow retrieve speed, and hang time within the strike zone are keys to the game.
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
What We’re Throwing in April
Wednesday, 02 April 2025
Now that we have entered April month, the spring season is finally emerging. Ice out is occurring slower than normal currently, but once it goes out it’s game on for smallmouths.
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
My Best Swim Jigs
Tuesday, 01 April 2025
As soon as spring water temperatures climb into the 50’s, the swim jig becomes a go-to spring lure. Thereafter, it will continue to produce and to the point I always keep a few of them tied on.
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass
Three Simple Ice-Out Smallmouth Strategies for 2025
Sunday, 23 March 2025
Finding smallmouths immediately at ice out depends on your temperature gauge and intricate knowledge of the lake’s locations as they relate to seasons. Be mindful that smallmouths are sensitive to water temperature changes. Any trickle of warmth is a trigger for increased feeding, while cold fronts are a killer.
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Catching Smallmouths This March and April (hopefully)
Monday, 17 March 2025
Most years, I strive to be the first angler on the water targeting smallmouths at ice out. Doing this well before everyone else has become a unique fishing experience.
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Embracing Spring Cold fronts
Wednesday, 26 February 2025
The main challenges we receive from cold fronts are the less than ideal and unmotivating fishing conditions they bring; Cold overnight temperatures, cloudless, bluebird, bright skies with humid-less crisp air that accompanies the high pressure that rides the frontal system’s backside. Spring cold fronts come frequently and often, as they usually follow thunderstorms, rain
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Short Stories and Timely Tips, Smallmouth Bass
My Best Day Ever
Tuesday, 18 February 2025
Between a lot going on and lack of motivation, I’ve hit a wall for the first time in 3 years on my writing assignments this winter.
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouths with the TRD FattyZ
Thursday, 06 February 2025
How can a single bait that’s so soft, supple and lively also withstand dozens to hundreds of strikes without waving the white flag?
- Published in Gear Reviews, Smallmouth Bass
