Tuesday, 05 July 2022 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

Northwoods Finesse

  In my estimation, many northern Wisconsin trophy smallmouth fisheries peaked within the last decade. Reaping the rewards we did. While fishing those waters remain productive, big fish are not as prevalent in some systems like they once were. Harvest by meat hunters and death from old age are partially to blame. More boats and
Sunday, 01 May 2022 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

Top River Fishing Tips for Spring Smallmouths

  River systems throughout the upper Midwest can offer some of the best and most exciting bass fishing in spring. Depending on its fishery, action and trophies can both be possible on a near daily basis.
Sunday, 01 May 2022 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

Mistake-Free Smallmouth Fishing

  Perfection isn’t an action. It’s a habit of meticulousness guided through fundamental process. As anglers, we can expect better of ourselves on the water on a daily basis so the next day of fishing is better than the last. To accomplish mistake-free fishing, we must learn from our past mistakes.
Sunday, 01 May 2022 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouths on Point

  Whether fishing a lake for the first time, or for the thousandth time, visiting its points is a shortcut to immediate fishing success. These topographical lake structures provide smallmouths with a multitude of benefits that are essential for feeding, homing, and survival.
Friday, 01 April 2022 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouths, The Earlier the Better

  Winter relents. Spring creeps in. Ice has finished melting, and we have open water once again. While most anglers haven’t yet fired up their outboards, a longing for big smallmouths excitedly energizes the first trip of the year. Mid April has chilly days, but the ensuing hook sets and singing of the drag is
Friday, 01 April 2022 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

Insights and Ideas for More Spring Smallmouth

  Spring pre-spawn smallmouth patterns are solidified across so many fisheries throughout the Midwest and Great Lakes. Wherever in these regions you’re destined to fish, the smallmouth bass populations of natural lakes, rivers, and reservoirs are guaranteed to be feeding heavily at this time.  
Thursday, 03 March 2022 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass

Ice Out Bass

  Across many northern waters, bass action begins immediately after ice-out. Where catch and release-only spring regulations are implemented in Michigan and Wisconsin, it’s now possible to target largemouth and smallmouth on inland lakes during March and April while other gamefish species remain closed. Nowadays, there is no waiting game for bass seasons to open,
Thursday, 03 March 2022 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

Game Plan for a 6 Pounder

  Legendary hockey player Wayne Gretzky once brilliantly summarized, “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” You’ll never succeed unless you try. Additionally, that means you have to take action if you want dreams to become a reality.