Smallmouths the Northwoods Way
Saturday, 01 April 2023
“Andrew, what’s your favorite lure of all-time for catching smallmouths?” my readers and customers most frequently ask.
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Starting Lineup for Spring Smallmouths
Saturday, 01 April 2023
Across many northern waters, smallmouth activity begins immediately after ice-out. Where catch and release-only regulations are implemented in Michigan and Wisconsin, it’s now possible to target smallmouths in spring
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Rippin’ Rap Smallmouths
Saturday, 01 April 2023
Winter relents. Spring creeps in. Ice has finished melting, and we have open water once again. At this time, smallmouths are schooling together and stacked; programmed to undergo structural
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Jerkbait Tips for More Spring Smallmouths
Wednesday, 01 March 2023
For spring smallmouths, suspending jerkbaits have become staples for most anglers. Nearly everyone has one, or a few, rigged up on deck. They are the ticket to early spring
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews, Smallmouth Bass
Overlooked Bass Waters
Wednesday, 01 March 2023
Bass fishing is not immune to trends and traffic. Some hold up to pressure and exploitation, while most of them do not. And their fisheries are cyclical as well,
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass
Z-Man Finesse TRD’s – A Must Have for Every Smallmouth Angler
Thursday, 16 February 2023
The traditional ned rig has ruined fishing for reasons I refuse to comment on. It falls into the same category as the drop shot, my least favorite method of
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews, Smallmouth Bass
Kayak Combat Smallmouths
Monday, 02 January 2023
“How much further through the woods do we have to portage?” I whined. “Just a little further!” shouted back Jim. The trail was long, and my water sandals sucked
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
My Intro to Big Ass Swimbaits
Monday, 02 January 2023
Big swimbaits are trending rapidly in present-day smallmouth fishing. Their origins can be traced back to over 30 years ago in the Western United States where innovative and pioneering
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Fishing for Northern Smallmouth
Wednesday, 21 December 2022
The inland fisheries of northern Wisconsin are the most diverse in the world. Each lake fishes differently, and each lake has been created differently through natural means or state-management.
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass




















