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
Shallow Wood and Sand Patterns
Monday, 13 May 2024
The most active smallmouths will attract to lake regions that are warming. The shallows with ideal bottom substrate and exposure to sun warm rapidly. They could be up to
- Published in Short Stories and Timely Tips, Smallmouth Bass
River Smallmouths Close to Home
Monday, 06 May 2024
Wherever you live in the Midwest, I’m willing to bet a fortune there’s a major river system located a drive away that’s teeming with big smallmouths. If you’re willing
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Spring Smallmouth Hot Spots
Wednesday, 01 May 2024
Usually by late April, another spring season has arrived – for me, anyways. The cabin gets opened for the year, I pick-up my boat from winter storage, and scramble
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
River Smallmouths Early and Late
Monday, 22 April 2024
My region’s river systems provide some of the best and most exciting smallmouth fishing early and late in the year. This year (2024), will remain to be seen, as
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Short Stories and Timely Tips, Smallmouth Bass
Window Fishing
Monday, 08 April 2024
Successful fishing is all about right time, right place. The right time and place for my boat to catch the biggest fish of the year is in May, and
- Published in Short Stories and Timely Tips, Smallmouth Bass
Conquering Cold Water Smallmouths
Monday, 01 April 2024
Cold weather and water temperatures affect anglers more mentally than physically. Cold affects smallmouths too, but not as drastically as it does to humans. Isn’t it funny how smallmouths
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Ice Out Smallmouths on Northern Lakes
Wednesday, 13 March 2024
Most years, I strive to be the first angler on the water targeting smallmouths at ice out. Doing this well before everyone else has become a unique fishing experience.
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
