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When fishing a lake that has diverse bass cover, the first step to finding bass is to identify and sort through the types of available cover. The time of year has some influence on the sorting process. For instance, if the lake has standing timber, laydown logs or logjams, you should concentrate on water less than 10 feet deep. Wood …
Finding bass after the spawn is a popular technique for anyone looking to catch a pile of fish. After the spawn, bass across much of the country will start their annual migration offshore. The warming shallow waters cause baitfish to head offshore, and the bass follow. Finding and catching deep bass isn’t always easy, but it’s often some of the …
When summer heat causes the shallows to feel like bath water, many anglers are inclined to probe offshore structure in search of hot water bass. However some bass remain shallow no matter how hot it gets as long as the fish have plenty of cover. Even when water temperatures top the 90-degree mark, bass stay in thin water on lakes …
Targeting postspawn bass comes into play at different times throughout the country but it’s usually when water temps reach 70+ degrees. At this point, Bass have just spawned and you presume the rigors of spawning have worn down the fish. So you tie on a finesse lure and slowly work it in areas near spawning banks. After you’ve crawled the …
First off, we just want to say how much we appreciate all of you. Without the massive following of all you passionate anglers, we wouldn’t be able to continue to push this company and idea as far as we have, or as far as we’re planning. We’re excited for what’s next, and all of the new, amazing benefits we’re going …
When your favorite lake turns into a hot tub full of personal watercraft and recreational boaters this summer, it’s time to head for narrower and cooler waters. Heading up river to is a great way to target summertime reservoir bass. Taking a float trip on a stream is one way to experience excellent fishing in the heat of summer, but …
Using flutter spoons for walleye is a very popular technique during the ice fishing season, but also very effective in open water. Spoons offer an irresistibly erratic action while helping anglers cover water. These two inherent qualities makes spooning for walleye a popular choice for anglers, wherever walleye can be found. The color, weight, style and design make all the …
We did it! I won the vote! I wear the waders around here. Now, it’s time to get to work. Please watch this short video to see some of the things I’ll be changing as the new CFO (Chief Fishing Officer) at Catch Co. As Chief Fishing Officer, there are going to be some big time changes around here. In …
Inshore topwater fishing is an exciting and sometimes nerve-wrecking way to fish. A topwater strike is arguably the most exciting split-second in fishing (possibly in life). While it can happen in a flash, an aggressive topside explosion will stay etched in your memory for years to come. There are many ways to illicit a strike on top but we’ve take …
Ladies and gentleman we have had a mutiny at Mystery Tackle Box. Karl VonDibble is fed up with his role at the company and has decided he’d like to take on the boss and be our new CFO (Chief Fishing Officer). Check out the video below: I don’t know about you but I am ready to follow that man anywhere. …
Spinnerbait vs chatterbait. You roll up to the lake, see some shallow water, some wood cover, maybe a nice stretch of docks in muddy water. Which are you going to bust out, how are you going to trail them, and when should you throw each bait? Allow Ben Milliken to break down the differences and similarities for you here! When …
Catfish have an incredible sense of smell, this ability allows them pick-up on small traces of scent throughout the water and key in on easy meals. Anglers have picked up on this and fishing with strong scented baits have become a popular method to catch fish all year long. We’ve put together our favorite stink bait recipe to help you …
