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There are a to of Bass fishing hooks on the market today. Have you ever dug into your tackle box and scratched your head as you wondered which hook was the right one to use? Don’t worry. You are not alone. Considering the large assortment of hooks on the market, picking the right one for the right situation may seem …
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 …
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 …
Without question, old rock quarries and gravel pits offer some of the best bass fishing in the country. Quarry lakes are deep, typically clear, and the best part is that no matter where you live – there’s likely to be one within 20 or 30 miles. Here are some tips on where to find bass in quarry lakes, and how to …
Summer smallmouth bass fishing is a great way to spend the day targeting a furiously fighting fish that never seems to give up. They are aggressive feeders, spunky fighters, and their aerial acrobatics is tops in fresh water. If there is a downside to smallmouth fishing though, it’s that once summer comes it can be downright difficult to find them. …
When fishing a lake that has diverse bass cover, the first step to finding bass is to identify and sort through the types of available cover. The time of year has some influence on the sorting process. For instance, if the lake has standing timber, laydown logs or logjams, you should concentrate on water less than 10 feet deep. Wood …
Finding bass after the spawn is a popular technique for anyone looking to catch a pile of fish. After the spawn, bass across much of the country will start their annual migration offshore. The warming shallow waters cause baitfish to head offshore, and the bass follow. Finding and catching deep bass isn’t always easy, but it’s often some of the …
When summer heat causes the shallows to feel like bath water, many anglers are inclined to probe offshore structure in search of hot water bass. However some bass remain shallow no matter how hot it gets as long as the fish have plenty of cover. Even when water temperatures top the 90-degree mark, bass stay in thin water on lakes …
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 …
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 …
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 …
