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Whether fishing the Great Lakes or the sprawling impoundments of the Dakotas, glacial pools in the quiet countryside or the mountain gems of Tennessee, these easy tips will help you catch more smallmouth, period.
Fish where they are. This may seem like an overly simplified approach to picking a spot, [...]
Bass fishing legend, Rick Clunn is the first person to win four Bassmaster Classics by relying heavily on the mental aspect of bass fishing. Clunn definitely believes off-water preparation and education is as important as being a master at presentation while on the water.
Understanding your prey, your equipment and how you use all of [...]
I was reading an article in a popular bass fishing magazine recently where they discussed a number of different fishing patterns being used by the pros during the last two years.
Although they presented information about several different patterns or trends there was one particular pattern that caught my eye. After reflecting on the description of [...]
Ever stop and visit a bass fishing forum and notice how many participants post questions like:
* What’s the best lure to use today? * Is today a good day to go bass fishing? * Does anyone know a secret method for catching bass now? * What’s the best lure color?
When I first started seeing these [...]
Crankbaits are versatile bass lures available in a wide range of sizes, styles and color patterns allowing the bass angler to use them throughout the seasons.
Deep diving crankbaits are particularly effective for fishing offshore structures, where bass reside during the winter and summer months.
Selecting the right crankbait style and depth range, such as the Rapala [...]
The topic of this post may seem a little strange considering the previous article (scouting during low water periods), but observations made during those scouting trips can benefit times when fishing for bass along flooded shorelines as well.
Think about it for a moment … While scouting, you are not only observing exposed offshore structures on [...]
How do you prepare for future bass fishing trips?
No I am not talking about bass video games or my casting practices session on our snow-covered yard during winter!
What I am talking about is observing the terrain surrounding our lakes, ponds and rivers when the water is often low during the late summer and through much [...]
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