#NoScope Moping
Wednesday, 10 July 2024
Somewhere out there, out in the uncharted and unexplored abyss of the deepest, coldest, and clearest inland lakes, an open water world exists where offshore roaming predators hunt together
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Fanatical for Finesse Swimbaits
Monday, 08 July 2024
Oftentimes, smallmouths can be picky eaters, preferring only one certain paddletail (brand, color, or size) while ignoring the others. Then on other days, they will showcase no behavioral or
- Published in Smallie Blog, Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Audibles
Monday, 01 July 2024
Calling an audible is a term in football, referring to when the quarterback has to change a play at the last minute in response to how the opposing team
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Selecting for Specimens
Thursday, 20 June 2024
The first assignment for this challenge is identifying the true trophy bass lakes that have viable populations of smallmouths weighing 5 lbs. or more. Many inland northern waters throughout
- Published in Short Stories and Timely Tips, Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Fish Finders
Monday, 17 June 2024
Nothing is simpler on the water than slinging a search lure and catching whatever bites. My fish-finding strategy is all about getting paddletails to wiggle, shimmy, and swim lively
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Short Stories and Timely Tips, Smallmouth Bass
Surface Snacks for the Mayfly Hatch
Monday, 03 June 2024
Calm humid nights preceding warm windless mornings in mid-June cultivate the greatest aquatic food chain reaction feeding phenomenon of the year – the mayfly hatch.
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Reading the River
Saturday, 01 June 2024
A river doesn’t just carry water – It carries life. To smallmouths and all other fish species residing in them, a river’s water level and flow rate will dictate
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Best Z-Man Colors for Northwoods Lakes
Saturday, 01 June 2024
“It’s a crime to not have the PB&J Finesse TRD!” scolded one guide customer. “The Deal in any bait is solid in clear water,” added another. “I may second
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews, Smallmouth Bass
Attacking Staging Sites
Monday, 20 May 2024
At this time, smallmouths are schooling together and stacked; programmed to undertake structural migrations to where they will stage and set-up in preparation for their spawn which could be
- Published in Short Stories and Timely Tips, Smallmouth Bass
