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Karl’s quick breakdown will fill you in on the keys to bass fishing in the fall. As temperatures begin to drop, the bass are on the move looking to feed heavily before the winter months set in. Check out Karl’s 101 Guide on bass fishing in the fall. More Fall Fishing Content
A spotted bass’ looks can certainly be deceiving. At first glance, it can easily be mistaken for its largemouth bass cousin; however, on closer inspection you’ll find a spotted bass have subtle differences than a largemouth including a rough patch on its tongue, an upper jaw that doesn’t extend much beyond the back of its eye and rows of dark …
Ever wonder where you can find different bass species in the U.S.? Here’s a simple guide on areas you can generally find each one!
Fishing offshore for bass usually requires a boat, mapping, and good electronics in order to get dialed in on bass hangouts far from the bank. Bass anglers relying on their electronics have found the secret ledges, drops, and humps that produced heavyweight stringers for a handful of offshore experts. Since most of their secret spots have been revealed, savvy open-water specialists try other tricks to …
Bass fishing after the rain comes through can be tough so knowing a few helpful tips to will go a long way. A heavy dose of rain rejuvenates everything on land and water. Whether it’s the tomatoes withering in your backyard garden or bass languishing in stagnant backwaters, a downpour of H2O provides relief and sustenance for every living organism. …
Bass really liken to rock to find warmer water during the winter and in early spring. When the sun is shining, a rocky bottom absorbs the heat from the sun’s rays and warms the water above. The rocks continue to keep the water a few degrees warmer even on cloudy days so bass flock to these natural heaters. As the …
Fall fishing in the south can be challenging but it’s also the time of the year when some of the biggest fish are caught. The first frost has cooled the waters and beckoned baitfish to the shallows. Bass soon follow the forage and a feeding frenzy begins. This same scenario plays out each fall as bass fishing excels when the …
When summer heat kicks in the hunt for warm water bass can become challenging. The shallows to feel like bath water, many anglers are inclined to probe offshore structure. 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 …
Summer night fishing provides some of the best bass action during the dog days of summer. Fishing from dusk to dawn offers you a chance to beat the heat and catch plenty of bass because the fish are in a stable pattern in late summer. If you find two or three spots that are holding bass at night, you can …
River bass fishing the ugly, chocolate-brown rivers that you thought were best suited for catfish and cane poles can actually be an attractive bass fishery in suburbia. If you have honed your bass fishing skills on lakes, you might need some retraining before fishing for bass on river systems. Adapting To River Bass A valuable lesson in adapting to river …
There are a to of Bass fishing hooks on the market today. Have you ever dug into your tackle box and scratched your head as you wondered which hook was the right one to use? Don’t worry. You are not alone. Considering the large assortment of hooks on the market, picking the right one for the right situation may seem …
Summer smallmouth bass fishing is a great way to spend the day targeting a furiously fighting fish that never seems to give up. They are aggressive feeders, spunky fighters, and their aerial acrobatics is tops in fresh water. If there is a downside to smallmouth fishing though, it’s that once summer comes it can be downright difficult to find them. …
