Starting Lineup for Fall Smallmouths
Friday, 01 September 2023
As water temperatures gradually cool, the lakes eventually turn over. Smallmouths slide deeper to the point of wintering, and the tackle box closes. As these events simultaneously occur, my
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Blades of Glory
Friday, 01 September 2023
Burn…. Grind…. Rip…. or slow-roll. Made to move, there is no wrong way of working a spinnerbait.
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A Swimbait Concoction for Open Water Smallmouths
Monday, 14 August 2023
During the past decade, I’ve prioritized learning and focusing my time on open water fishing tactics for smallmouth bass. Prior to then, this was something I hadn’t done much
- Published in Short Stories and Timely Tips, Smallmouth Bass
Rip Rap Smallmouth
Tuesday, 01 August 2023
I tied on a red craw squarebill crankbait for my customer fishing at the bow, directing him to cast it parallel with and tight to the bank, and to
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Night Cranking
Tuesday, 01 August 2023
It wanders erratically under a multitude of retrieve speeds and cadences. Its polycarbonate or circuit board lips are able to withstand the frequent punctures from digging into the hard,
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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
Tips for More Summer Smallmouths
Saturday, 01 July 2023
The most challenging, rewarding, and steady smallmouth fishing of the season takes place in summer. Depending on your whereabouts, patterns could be habitual or constant from year-to-year. They may
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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
