Smallmouths with the TRD FattyZ
Thursday, 06 February 2025
How can a single bait that’s so soft, supple and lively also withstand dozens to hundreds of strikes without waving the white flag?
- Published in Gear Reviews, Smallmouth Bass
Monster Smallmouth Segment with Midwest Outdoors TV
Monday, 06 January 2025
On Monday, September 30th, I hosted a few dignitaries in the boat and it also included a camera guy for the TV. I took Larry Ladowski and Seth Meyer
Smallmouths Feeding on Stocked Walleyes
Friday, 03 January 2025
If you want to learn about a new type of forage connection, then here’s a good one for you….. Back in October, many lakes received their annual walleye
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Short Stories and Timely Tips, Smallmouth Bass
The Best Smallmouth Bass Lures of 2024
Friday, 13 December 2024
Welcome to our end of season lure reveal, profiling and showcasing the best fish catchers of 2024. This past season was our best yet, in terms of big fish,
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews, Smallmouth Bass
The Definition of Wintering Holes
Monday, 04 November 2024
Wintering holes are sites where a significant portion of the range-wide population of one or more species overwinter annually. In attempting to research the definition for “wintering site”, you
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
How to Find Smallmouths in Late Fall
Monday, 28 October 2024
The greatest challenge for many late-season anglers, and those first-timers who try, is their inabilities of identifying likely wintering areas (and locating them), and poor usage with electronics.
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Short Stories and Timely Tips, Smallmouth Bass
Suckers for Late Fall Smallmouth
Monday, 21 October 2024
Guides and the most serious late season anglers rely on live bait almost exclusively. Across most fisheries, live minnows work. Folks can fish with only a single rod with
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Late Fall Lure Selection
Monday, 14 October 2024
Fall isn’t for covering water. A slow pace is necessary. On a typical day, you might only have time to fish 3 or 4 major areas in totality. Due
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews, Smallmouth Bass
Fall Migrations are Condition-Driven
Monday, 07 October 2024
All living creatures respond to seasonal changes. As water temperatures will plunge throughout October month, we must respond accordingly and slide deeper to the depth levels where smallmouths will
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass




















