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A buzz bait tweak here to make a squeak there. Changing blades for a higher ride. Bending wires to make a low rider. These are some of the tricks you can use to create a better buzz bait. Although lure manufacturers have added some of these modifications through the years, you can still tinker with buzz baits to improve their …
Knowing how to fish a Carolina rig maybe simple to some but it also can pay off to take a more tactical approach to this classic technique. in getting bit in this classic technique. Dragging a Carolina rig along the bottom is one of the most productive methods for catching bass throughout the year. However this technique becomes even more …
We’ve put together the best drop shot smallmouth tips to help you catch more fish this season. Since coming over from Japan in the early 2000’s, the drop shot has become a staple for anglers fishing deep water. It offers a completely different look than other bottom presentations, and can be effective when many other presentations fail. By moving the …
Finesse flipping is a great option when flipping a jig or big worm into heavy cover fails to trigger a strike, try a finesse bait and get ready to set the hook. Flipping finesse lures presents different profiles and actions to bass holding tight to thick cover. The smaller lures also give you a chance to slip a bait easier …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Controversy around the previous North Dakota Walleye record is no more! The record was broken by a behemoth 15 lb 13 oz Walter, besting the previous record by a slight 1 oz. The controversy surrounding the previous record was due to lack of proof, since it was caught in the late 1950’s, when certifying records just didn’t have the same …
When you find a nice patch of shallow cover, you can bet bass are most likely hiding out somewhere nearby. But, how are you supposed to catch those bass once you find them? The two most common baits to flip or pitch into shallow cover are a jig and a Texas rig. Each has their own calling. Allow Ben Milliken …
Often referred to as a Flick Shake, a weighted jig head paired with a wacky rigged stick bait catches bass all over the country, almost all of the time. If you’ve fished a weightless wacky rig, or you’re looking for a new finesse technique, this one’s for you. A weighted jig head or ‘Flick Shake’ is essentially a weighted jig …
