Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “bass”
Fishing with a baitcaster allows you to make the most accurate casts of any type of reel. However picking out backlashes in a baitcaster can be frustrating enough to cause some anglers to quit using the reels. Backlashes occur when your lure slows down during or after a cast, but the spool keeps spinning, which results in a tangled mess …
When the summer heat raises water temperatures into the bathwater range, a topwater bait is the least likely lure most bass anglers would choose then. Although bass can seek cooler temperatures in deeper water, some remain near the surface to feed on schooling baitfish while others stay shallow in the shade of heavy cover and ambush any prey swimming nearby …
The first time I heard the term “junk fishing” was when I was covering Bassmaster Opens and the anglers weighing in bass said they caught their fish that way. I assumed they were fishing all the debris that collects in pockets and were punching their lures through that junk mat. However, when I interviewed some of those anglers for my …
Bass have endured the rigors of spawning and are now ready to take a break to recuperate from their annual chores of procreating. The fishing seemed a lot easier during the spawn when bass aggressively attacked anything that ventured into the nests. However, the early postspawn period tends to frustrate the average angler because the fish become sluggish and want …
Missouri offers some of the best fishing in the Midwest for a variety of gamefish. The state features several reservoirs teeming with thriving populations of largemouth bass, spotted bass, smallmouth bass, white and black crappie, white bass and flathead, blue and channel catfish. Here is a list of the five best Missouri reservoirs to fish for multiple species. Lake of …
Over the last week, the fishing has been heating up throughout the upper midwest. In Central Wisconsin where I’m at, the area lakes are finally reaching the 60-degree mark. This means bass, crappie, and bluegill are pushed up in shallow water acting foolishly and aggressively. Here is how I fish skirted jigs for largemouth bass during the Spring on a …
I like bass fishing almost as much as I like keeping money in my wallet. Fishing is my hobby, my passion, and undoubtedly my favorite way to spend time. But lures are expensive and I’m not made of money. I’m always hunting for ways to save money that get me fishing. I think every angler is. Today, we’re focusing on …
Fishing clear water lakes can be a daunting task for many anglers. Just the idea of dropshotting 20ft of water or slowly dragging a jig along a deep ledge can be a grueling, not to mention tedious task. Thankfully there are ways to tackle tough clear water bites. There is more than one way to successfully fish a clear lake. …
Shad are baitfish that swim throughout lakes rivers, and reservoirs in North America. The term ‘Shad’ actually includes a ton of different subspecies, but in bass fishing, shad usually refers to gizzard or threadfin shad. Shad are snack-sized and full of nutrients making them a favorite meal for hungry bass. Shad Spawning Habits Shad spawn each spring/summer when the water …
Each month anglers across North America anxiously wait to get their Mystery Tackle Box. While most anglers open their box and immediately go fishing (that’s what I do), the true legends first create ” MTB Unboxing” videos showing off their monthly box. Mystery Tackle Box Unboxings show you what these boxes are all about while also demonstrating tips and tricks …
Brian Latimer showcases where, when, and how to catch big spring bass. In this video, B-Lat hits his local waters to do some spring prespawn bass fishing and dial in the bite. Brian sets up 5 rods to help target every depth range in his home lake confidently. From jerkbaits to finesse rigs, Brian will show you how and where …
Here are six simple tips to help you target the bass spawn more efficiently. Location and timing are key factors for improving your chances of catching fish but here are a few more things to keep in mind on your quest for that FAT bass. 1) Northern Bays The northern section of lakes receives the most sunlight, which means those …
