Bottom Feeders: Smallmouths and Sculpins
Tuesday, 01 October 2024
The invasive Round Goby invasion of the Great Lakes in the 1990’s shaped smallmouth fisheries forever. Their abundance and blanket of the lake bottom transformed what were once pedestrian
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
How Late into the Fall is Still Good?
Tuesday, 01 October 2024
“Assuming it’s safe to get out there, how late in the year is smallmouth fishing still potentially good?” asked a Lake Ontario-based angler, at one of the many Facebook
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Paddletails for Pre-Turnover Smallmouths
Monday, 16 September 2024
Prior to turnover, paddletails and swimbaits dominate. When this bite peaks, the boat goes through 2 or more packages of tails per day.
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Short Stories and Timely Tips, Smallmouth Bass
Horizontally September
Monday, 09 September 2024
As water temperatures gradually cool, the lakes eventually turn over, and smallmouths slide deeper to the point of wintering, the tackle box closes. As these events simultaneously occur, my
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Short Stories and Timely Tips, Smallmouth Bass
The Features of Flats
Sunday, 01 September 2024
Trip after trip, and the later we got into September month, the smallmouth bite was steadily improving it seemed.
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Simply Smallmouths
Sunday, 01 September 2024
We’ve all observed that guy shore fishing from the river bank, or standing at the front deck of his boat, who’s brought with him all the gear he owns.
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Z-Man Diezel MinnowZ are Fish Finders
Monday, 12 August 2024
Catch smallmouths quickly from lakes, rivers, flowages, and streams. This 4-inch slender swimbait personifies fishing on the fly, in search of quick bites. I quickly discovered the effectiveness, efficiency
- Published in Gear Reviews, Smallmouth Bass
My Monthly Smallmouth Planner
Thursday, 01 August 2024
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,
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Cold Fronts and How They Should Impact All Decision Making
Thursday, 01 August 2024
A bad day of fishing is always better than the best day at work, and fishing during the worst day of fishable weather is always better than sitting indoors.
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass




















