Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “bass”
The Storm Wiggle Wart is one of those baits every angler should have in their tackle box year round. We all know these lures. For reasons unknown, they seem to catch more and bigger fish than the others in our arsenal. They are the tricks up our sleeves when nothing else seems to work. One such bait is the Storm …
A blade bait can be an incredible way to catch numerous species of fish during any season. This often-misunderstood lure has a few subtleties which can make or break a fishing outing. Next time you stumble upon a great blade bait bite make sure you remember these three tips. Experiment Like Crazy Oftentimes what attracts fish to the blade bait …
Things that go bump in the night are a special part of Halloween lore and lures that go bump in the water are special treats to bass around that same time of year. Bass are triggered by lures bumping into cover because it imitates shad trying to escape from their predators. Fall is a prime time for bumping lures because …
Catching bass before winter settles is a challenge. Cool temps, lethargic fish, and limited bait options are a few added challenges that anglers in the North deal with. So, if you are one of the lucky fishermen who live in a state where the water freezes in the winter. This article is for you. If you aren’t, mazeltov; every fisherman …
Fishing fall grass is may seem unusual but weeds are wonderful spots to search for bass when the leaves on the trees and aquatic vegetation start turning brown. Weeds dying in the fall causes oxygen depletion in some areas that can lead to poor fishing, but some dead vegetation can be just as good as the green stuff. Some of …
Let’s face it. mid depth-crankbaits are an awesome way to catch big ‘ole bass. But there are some subtle nuances of these baits which can make or break a trip on the water. This couldn’t be truer than when it comes to mid-depth crankbaits. These cranks are typically used in transitional periods when bass are making their way either to …
Fishing the north in the fall can be both challenging and rewarding. On any given cast the fish of a lifetime can bite and that’s why the fall fishing is so popular amongst anglers in the north country. It offers some of the best bass fishing in the country and is home to some of the most serene bodies of water. …
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 …
Let’s face it. Crankbaits for bass are an awesome way to catch big ‘ole bag. But there are some subtle nuances of these baits which can make or break a trip on the water. This couldn’t be truer than when it comes to mid-depth crankbaits. These cranks are typically used in transitional periods when bass are making their way either …
Late fall fishing can be a tough, especially if you are one of the ”lucky” fishermen who live in a state where the water freezes and you have an ice fishing season. If you aren’t, mazeltov; every fisherman in the Midwest is likely (at least somewhat) jealous of you. If you are, I am sure you want to prolong the cabin …
Crankbait fishing is a useful technique throughout the year but selecting the right bait can be challenging. To think that even a slight change in color, size, or direction can deter a bass from biting is crazy. But, it happens. These factors can really come into play when fishing crankbaits. There are virtually endless crankbaits on the market today. They …
The soft jerkbait can be an extremely effective lure when bass are prowling the shallows where it can be twitched near the surface in open water or allowed to fall into any shoreline cover. Savvy anglers have tinkered with the lure throughout the years to improve its effectiveness as a bass catcher. Here are four modifications and rigging techniques you …
