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Bassin’ Bill took over the MTB YouTube channel to showcase his cool water angling skills. Living in the big mitten (Michigan) Billy is used to fishing in frosty temps. Watch along as he breaks down his favorite techniques for targeting cold water bass. 1) Sandy or Weedy Flats Shallow water areas with sand and vegetation retain heat well later into …
Fishing in the rain has always been either feast or famine for me. I’ve caught plenty of fish during rainstorms but I wouldn’t say that it’s my favorite time to fish. However, over the years, I’ve learned a few rainy day hacks that have helped me put a land a few more fish. Here are a few quick tips on …
Most bass anglers agree that suspended bass are the hardest to catch, but there is a solution to catching these fish. Bass suspend most often from early winter to early spring and late summer through early fall. One surefire way to keep a lure in a bass’ strike zone and tempt the fish into biting is to throw a suspending …
Whenever I went fishing during my childhood, I always wore sunglasses mainly to look cool. Little did I realize I was developing a habit that would be saving my eyes for 50 years of fishing trips and hopefully many more to come. While donning a cool-looking set of shades can improve an angler’s image, there are more critical reasons why …
When you are fishing your favorite bass waters or an unfamiliar body of water, your search for bass becomes an easier task if you target aquatic vegetation. Here is a look at five common types of grass bass love and how to fish each type. There are many types of grass available to bass throughout the country so knowing what …
In many ways, largemouth bass are alike whether the fish live north or south of the Mason-Dixon Line. Trying to identify a Northern-strain largemouth and the Florida-strain largemouth that frequent waters throughout the Southern states is almost impossible due to cross-breeding. The only way to truly identify each species is by advanced genetic analysis. However, there are some variances between …
With so much going on both on and off the water, it’s easy to see why some anglers overlook the simple things. It happens to me and my brother all the time. We get down to the fishing spot and one of us will ask the other ”did you bring the net” or ”did you bring the pliers”. And the …
Twitch, twitch, pause. I have done countless articles with pro bass anglers describing the cadence they employ for twitching baits and they all mention the same sequence of twitching their bait twice and then pausing it. Whether they are using topwater poppers, walking surface plugs, Flukes or suspending stickbaits, the pros favor the twitch, twitch, pause cadence for triggering strikes. …
A jig has to rank as one of the most versatile lures in a bass angler’s tackle box. You can cast, pitch, flip, skip, swim, shake or crawl a jig to coax bass into biting depending on the mood of the fish. Today’s jigs come in a variety of styles, sizes, and colors, so deciding which jig to use becomes …
The Googan Squad Hummer is here! When you hear a mosquito buzzing around your head you immediately set out to seek and destroy the pest. A bass has the same impulse when the fish detects the annoying sound of a buzzbait skittering over its head. Few thrills in fishing match the excitement of watching a buzzbait suddenly disappear when a …
The Googan Squad Filthy Frog is a lunker hunter ready to rip some lips! Skitter the lure over matted vegetation or clusters of lily pads and watch the water explode when a bass inhales it. Fishing The Filthy Frog In 5 Simple Steps A hollow-body frog ranks as one of the best topwater lures for fishing in weeds because unlike …
The Googan Squad Zinger is here! Whether the water is muddy or clear or hot or cold, a spinnerbait will produce bass throughout any of the four seasons. Available in 3/8- and 1/2-ounce size options, the Googan Squad Spinnerbait gives you the versatility to fish this blade bait in shallow, mid-depth and deep water. The lure stands out from other …
