Comments (0) It’s the time of year when many fishermen will seek big bass as all members of the bass family move to the banks to spawn around the major moon phases during May. The astute bass angler will pay close attention to the major and minor activity periods by studying the alignment of celestial bodies compiled [...]
All bass anglers are looking for secrets to help increase their bass catching. One secret many fishermen overlook pertains to a basic piece of bass fishing equipment the line on their reels!
Keep Your Line Fresh for More Bass …
Make no mistake, the weakest part of your connection to the bass is the line you are [...]
Ask 10 bass fisherman how they feel about the use of trailers on spinnerbaits and you’re likely to get almost as many answers.
After reading an article by Kevin VanDam recently discussing his approach to the use of spinnerbait trailers, I was surprised to find his views on using spinnerbait trailers were much like mine.
Generally speaking [...]
It’s that time of year again and the water has warmed enough to bring the crayfish from their wintering haunts!
Crayfish are one of the favored forage species on the bass’ menu. So the next time you head out to your favorite honey hole and include a few “crayfish-type” baits in your box …
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Still looking for new approaches to catch bedding bass during the spawn? Here is another technique to help put reluctant bass into the boat!
The method involves using an “oldie but goodie” bass bait that many bedding bass find irresistible … Creme Lure’s Scoundrel plastic worm in their “Live Color” pattern. Creme’s Scoundrel worm has been [...]
Did you ever wonder how to catch more smallmouth bass in the springtime?
I know I have!
Springtime smallmouth bass fishing offers the greatest opportunity to catch both numbers of fish as well as providing the chance at a real trophy …
In order to optimize your chances for both quality and quantities of smallmouth bass in the [...]
Ready to get on with the selection of your new rod and reel combo for your next bass fishing venture?
Great … let’s get this “show on the road” so to speak
As a follow-up to first article a few days ago regarding tips for selecting the rod, Part Two specifically looks at selecting the [...]
Fishing a bass jig with a craw-type trailer comes natural to most anglers who have been bass fishing for any amount of time but here is one jig-fishing technique namely the swim jig.
Unlike conventional jig fishing techniques such as bottom-hopping, pitching or flipping, the swim jig method uses an actual swimming retrieve rather than the [...]
Are you in the market for a new rod and reel combo for bass fishing?
Then you definitely need the right set of “tools” to get the job done once you hit the water to catch some bass.
One of the most important tools in your bass fishing toolbox is the proper selection of rod and reel [...]
Today, the pressure from both tournament anglers and weekend bass fishermen can quickly add up and result in damaging consequences to the bass stocks in many water bodies.
With increasing emphasis on intelligent harvest and catch and release practices, the savvy bass angler is always on the look-out for tools and tips that help preserve this [...]
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