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Overlooked Bass Waters
Wednesday, 01 March 2023
Bass fishing is not immune to trends and traffic. Some hold up to pressure and exploitation, while most of them do not. And their fisheries are cyclical as well, peaking and declining as a result of the intense fishing pressure received and its slew of aftershocks – several derbies and tournaments, fish relocation, delayed
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass
Swim Jig Trailers – When and Where
Monday, 20 February 2023
If you’ve fished swim jigs, you might have been overwhelmed by the numerous trailer options that are now available. Besides the jig, trailers make up the other half of the package. In my opinion, this tends to become more technical than jig selection itself.
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews, Largemouth Bass
Z-Man Finesse TRD’s – A Must Have for Every Smallmouth Angler
Thursday, 16 February 2023
The traditional ned rig has ruined fishing for reasons I refuse to comment on. It falls into the same category as the drop shot, my least favorite method of fishing.
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews, Smallmouth Bass
Chubs.
Tuesday, 07 February 2023
Chubs. That’s not this legend’s real name. It wasn’t even her first nickname. But we will get to those details eventually. Just keep on reading, and be my reader for the next 10 minutes of your life.
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles
Lures for Shallow Water Largemouths This Spring
Monday, 06 February 2023
Shallow water cover fishing and largemouth extraction calls for power fishing with heavier rod and reel set-ups and braided lines. With casting targets abound, the major strategy will be pitching and flipping jigs and plastics into the cover. If you plan to cover water throughout shallow bays and along shorelines, the secondary strategy will
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass, Short Stories and Timely Tips
It’s Okay to Harvest [some] Bass
Friday, 03 February 2023
A significant cold front blew through one morning in late-July, changing the trajectory of our trip with my guide customer Bjorn and his two young boys. Smallmouths were laying low, and disengaged. We had more than 6 hours of fishing time remaining.
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass
Locals Only Fishing
Friday, 03 February 2023
Anyone can book a flight to a major fishing destination, lodge at an all-inclusive resort, or hire a guide to put them on fish. We all tend to be more interested in showcasing these types of trips and experiences rather than share information about local adventures that are more practical and convenient. In the
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles
If MacGyver was a Bass Angler
Friday, 03 February 2023
Angus MacGyver is one of television history’s most legendary characters. Not only is he a cult hero who came to fame in the mid-1980’s, but a name that is also a part of American vocabulary. MacGyver was instantly iconic because of his talent for invention, adaptation, and improvisation.
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews
Kayak Combat Smallmouths
Monday, 02 January 2023
“How much further through the woods do we have to portage?” I whined. “Just a little further!” shouted back Jim. The trail was long, and my water sandals sucked for walking through the woods. Thankfully our rigs were mounted atop wheels, for easier pulling. On the half-mile long trek through the woods, I silently
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
