Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “bass”
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 …
Some of best spring bass lures are crankbaits in crawfish colors such as brown and orange for bass in the spring because bass forage heavily on crustaceans during the season. I know red lipless crankbaits produced bass in the grass lakes of the South during the spring, but I never really tried them on my home waters of Lake of …
When opportunity knocks a bass instinctively strikes at something even if the fish isn’t hungry. Baitfish or crawfish swimming past a bass and bumping into a log or rock that slows the prey down is hard for a bass to resist. A crippled baitfish that flutters in front of a bass hiding in a bush or under a dock is …
Wind can be beneficial or destructive when blowing across the land. A steady wind is good for turning windmills that generate power. A cool breeze provides relief from the heat of summer, but gales from a tornado or hurricane wreak devastation. Wind can also be beneficial or prohibitive for anglers depending on the time of year and the body of …
