Smallmouths Under Pressure
Friday, 01 December 2023
If you clicked on this story thinking it’s a how-to about dealing with fishing pressure, you’re maybe 33% correct. This is mostly a venting session filled with observations and
- Published in Short Stories and Timely Tips, Smallie Blog, Smallmouth Bass
Z-Man TRD Gobyz
Monday, 13 November 2023
The NEW Z-Man TRD Gobyz is a fish catcher for smallmouths in goby and sculpin populated fisheries. At 2.4 inches, it reinforces Z-Man’s trend-setting finesse bait lineup with a
- Published in Gear Reviews, Smallmouth Bass
Better Understanding Wintering Smallmouths
Friday, 10 November 2023
Back in the day, I was of the belief that once lake turnover completed, most fish species moved out into the deepest areas of the lake where they’d live
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
GOAT Smallmouth Lures (Part I)
Wednesday, 01 November 2023
There’s a hall of fame for anglers, but none for lures. If such a shrine was in existence, it would be impossible for a committee to officially declare the
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Suspense
Friday, 27 October 2023
Ladson, SC (August 15, 2023) – A lone ship in the emptiness of outer space, your boat seems lost, disoriented, far from shore. Like throwing darts at stars, your
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Drought and Drawdown Smallmouths
Monday, 23 October 2023
Drought and drawdown-plagued waterways present obstacles to finding and catching fish. Welcome to 2023 on the Wisconsin River system. Whether due to drought or it’s the annual fall drawdown,
- Published in Short Stories and Timely Tips, Smallmouth Bass
Swimbaits You Need This Fall
Monday, 16 October 2023
During fall’s entirety, paddletails and swimbaits dominate. When this bite peaks, the boat goes through 2 or more packages of tails per day.
- Published in Gear Reviews, Smallmouth Bass
Finesse Football Jigs for Fall
Monday, 09 October 2023
I stumbled onto this fish catcher back in 2019 while perusing some smallmouth bass fishing pages on Facebook. As a football jig enthusiast and hoarder, I am glad I
- Published in Gear Reviews, Smallmouth Bass
Multi-Tasking Fall Smallmouths
Sunday, 01 October 2023
Winter is looming. Smallmouth bass know it and also prepare for it. By early October, water temperatures have fallen below 60 throughout much of their northern range, and fall
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
