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16 July 2026 By Northwoods Bass in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

Minimalist Smallmouth Fishing with St. Croix Rods

16 July 2026 By Northwoods Bass in Bass Fishing Articles, Short Stories and Timely Tips, Smallmouth Bass

The Best Lures for Smallmouths During the Mayfly Hatch

19 June 2026 By Northwoods Bass in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

The Best Spots You Can Find with Satellite Imagery

23 April 2026 By Northwoods Bass in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass

The Importance of Wind for Spring Success

08 April 2026 By Northwoods Bass in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

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Conquering Cold Water Smallmouths

  Cold weather and water temperatures affect anglers more mentally than physically. Cold affects smallmouths too, but not as drastically as it does to humans. Isn’t it funny how smallmouths

Ice Out Smallmouths on Northern Lakes

  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.

Smallmouth Fishing with Kids

  One of life’s greatest blessings is fishing with children, and introducing a youngster to the sport.

Giant Smallmouths from Trout Waters

  We should all know what happens when trout get stocked in Western American lakes – its bass fishery grows into huge world-record sizes as a result of feeding on

Kalin’s Lunker Grub – A Swimming Grub Seminar

  Are these the greatest smallmouth catchers of all time? What they are for me might not be for you.

Smallmouth Melanosis

  I remember catching my first smallmouth with black blotches on it in 2010, and this oddity has perplexed me ever since.

A Seminar on Z-Man Diezel MinnowZ

  This 4-inch slender swimbait personifies fishing on the fly, in search of quick bites. Whether exclusively targeting smallmouths, casting for walleyes, or pursuing a mixed bag of not knowing

Z-Man Chatterbait WillowVibe for Early Season Smallmouths

  Last winter, a few staff members from Z-Man Fishing Products tipped me off on this concoction, suggesting I try it for ice-out smallmouths. It was tried, but elsewhere….. on

Smallmouth Fishing with Z-Man Scented Jerk ShadZ

  Minnow imitating plastics lead the way for us in spring. The weightless fluke is deadly on rivers and flowages especially, and I’ve written lots about them over the years.

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