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The versatility of a neko rig fishing makes it an ideal technique for pros and amateurs alike. A fishing trip with my wife also proved the Neko rig is one of the simplest tactics for novices to catch bass. While fishing around docks on my home waters of Lake of the Ozarks, I set up my wife with a Neko …
The inline spinner for bass is a classic technique that still helps produce fish today. It has happened to nearly every angler who has ever flung a spinnerbait. Bass just smash their spinnerbait on nearly every cast and then the next day the fish totally ignore the blade bait. You can downsize your spinnerbait to draw strikes from these turned-off …
Learning how to fish a crankbait properly can make a huge difference. Seeing bass pros work a crankbait is like watching magicians perform. The only difference is magicians use sleight of hand to make objects disappear, while the pros’ magic begins after their crankbait vanishes in the watery depths. Here are five tips the pros rely on that will help …
Fishing with squid style baits like the Chasebaits Squid sounds a lot crazier than it actually is. Squid bodies naturally resemble something between a tube and a skirted jig, except they taste better. Wait, why haven’t we been using these more often? Baby squid are a common forage when you move further offshore or into fast water moving channels when …
When it comes to trolling for trout, there are a few pros and cons. The cons, of course, are that boats are expensive and logistically more tough than casting from the from the bank. The pros (at a high level) are the ability to catch more fish. But how, and why, does trolling yield you more fish? Allow me to …
There is nothing worse than losing your favorite lure so we have come up with some of the best approaches to unsnagging lures. When novices hang their lures, they shake and jerk their rods, pull on the line, cuss at the snag and do just about everything wrong in an attempt to regain their lures. All anglers periodically hook their …
By now you’ve all seen Karl VonDibble’s rise to the CFO of this company. He’s overthrown the CEO, announced some BIG plans to launch his online tackle shop, and even somehow still had time for a few very long lunch breaks. But, did you know HOW Karl’s Mystery Tackle Box got it’s name? Well, wonder no longer… Karl’s Bait …
The best topwater lures vary depending on conditions, bodies of water, and of course, between anglers. Knowing this, we have created a list of five of the best topwater lures, according to our team. Take a quick peek and hopefully it helps you spend a little less time in your tackle box and more time ripping lips. 1. Monsterbass The Patriot …
While others try to avoid lakes with heavy bass fishing pressure, some savvy anglers thrive in crowds. While waiting for their turn to fish certain spots in a highly pressured area, veteran anglers analyze what their competitors are doing. You have to use everything to your advantage when fishing a spot like that. A lot of times that includes really …
25 miles from Keewanaw Point and 42 miles from Marquette, deep into the abyss of Lake Superior, stands a lighthouse known as Stannard Rock, the loneliest place in North America. Susceptible to violent winds and arctic cold, the lighthouse was often a punishment for entry level (or poorly behaved) members of the Coast Guard. Now automated, the lighthouse warns ships …
The short answer to “where should I throw shrimp lures?” is “just about anywhere.” Shrimp are among the most common inshore forage you can find. Even fishing in freshwater, shrimp appear to be a tasty snack most fish love just based on their size and dangling appendages. While most fish will hammer shrimp in most situations (and most humans, if …
The swing head jig is a popular alternative to the common football jig. When throwing a swing head jig, look for the same areas you typically throw a football jig. Often this means around rocks in 5-10 feet of water, but it can be fished all the way up to the bank and down in the deeper rocks too. This …
