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Lakes to Fish and Avoid During Fall Turnover

14 September 2026 By Northwoods Bass in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

Top Lures for the Early Fall Transition

26 August 2026 By Northwoods Bass in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth Grind-Outs

18 August 2026 By Northwoods Bass in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

Dark Water Smallmouths

17 August 2026 By Northwoods Bass in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

Locating Rip Rap Shorelines on Flowages

17 August 2026 By Northwoods Bass in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

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September Hot Spots

  Another Labor Day Weekend passes, the best time of year begins. Year-39 for me.

September Swimmers

  Paddletails and swimbaits are the hottest presentations happening today. If you’ve thought you’ve seen them all by now, you haven’t and there’s more yet to come. This segment of

Pre-Turnover Smallmouths

  Smallmouths know when seasons change, and have the ability to prepare and adapt to all conditions. Their activity is always a product of changes whether they be seasonal, temperature,

What We’re Throwing in September

  Summer fishing is officially done, and a lot of great fishing is ahead of us. The upcoming coldfronts will further solidify early fall fishing patterns and get them going.

Where to Go for Smallmouths During Cold Fronts

  I’ve learned over the years not to beat a dead horse. We’ve spent many cold front days on challenging waters that are deep and clear with hopes of coaxing

The Best St. Croix Rods for Smallmouth Fishing

  If you want to catch more fish and learn to be efficient, simplifying your rod selection and lure choices is what to do.

How River Water Levels Dictate Fishing Strategies

  I don’t know about you, but I favor fishing high water and moderate flow versus low water and drought-like conditions. Whether the river system is high or low, flows

How River Smallmouths React to Water Levels

  A river system’s water level and flow rate will dictate its entire fishery’s seasonal migrations, locations, habitats, feeding, and all other variables to the fish-catching formula you could think

Long Rod and Light Line Smallmouths

  Finesse fishing for smallmouths has come a long way. More anglers are turning to long spinning rod and high-capacity reel set-ups for achieving long casts with light line presentations.

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