Monday, 20 February 2023 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews, Largemouth Bass

Swim Jig Trailers – When and Where

  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.
Thursday, 16 February 2023 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews, Smallmouth Bass

Z-Man Finesse TRD’s – A Must Have for Every Smallmouth Angler

  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.
Friday, 03 February 2023 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews

If MacGyver was a Bass Angler

  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.
Tuesday, 13 December 2022 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews, Smallmouth Bass

Catch Smallmouths Everywhere with YUM Craw Bugs

  When I taught myself to smallmouth fish nearly 20 years ago, I learned my ways with the Yum Craw Bug. It caught some of my best smallmouth early on in my career on lakes, rivers and flowages. Then for a long time, it went on a retirement for me.
Thursday, 01 December 2022 / Published in Gear Reviews

Hair Jigs You Need

The first time I saw this hair jig in use, I was mind-blown. It out-fished every other hair jig I had in my boat.
Thursday, 01 December 2022 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews

Ten Rods for Ten More Bass Jobs

  Guide customers and readers often wonder how many rods I have. Admittedly I lose count, and you can’t have enough. Most days of the week, I am carrying over 30 St. Croix Rods in my Ranger – between the decks and storage locker.
Thursday, 01 December 2022 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews, Largemouth Bass

Forgotten Lures

  Last summer (2022), the household had an awakening. My dad, packing for a vacation to the Colorado Rockies, had requested I furnish him with a travel kit to be able to catch trout from the mountain streams. Digging thru my storage shelves for trout-friendly lures, I pulled out a large Plano stowaway of Mepps
Thursday, 17 November 2022 / Published in Gear Reviews

St. Croix Triumph – A Livebait Rod

  Love it or hate it – Andrew Ragas of Northwoods Bass Fishing Adventures, LLC – Minocqua, WI showcases a livebait set-up for bass that doesn’t break the bank.