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When a crowd of anglers surrounds you, patience and awareness become keys to a successful day on the water. Heavy pressure from big-money tournaments, season openers, or spawning runs can lead to combat fishing when anglers are lined up shoulder-to-shoulder along the bank or gunwale-to-gunwale in boats. I usually try to avoid fishing in a crowd, but I have encountered …
Having the right line can be the difference between a new personal best or a new personal nightmare. Both topwater frogs and finesse ned rigs help target the same species, but the two lures are on the opposite sides of the spectrum, and each requires a specific type of fishing line. To help dial you in, let’s take a simple …
After launching in 2018, Karl’s Bait & Tackle has established itself as the internets local tackle shop by offering the best prices, content, and products matched with a shopping experience as smooth as freshly spooled braid. Now to extend his welcome to all anglers, Karl has launched the Karl’s Bait & Tackle YouTube channel. Much like his store, Karl’s channel …
The Z-Man ChatterBait has become one of the most popular bass lures on the market and has accounted for multiple professional bass tournament wins. The ChatterBait family includes many different versions, with the Original, Elite, and Jack Hammer being the three most popular. All of the different versions of the ChatterBait include the same characteristics, a hex-shaped blade that generates …
By: John Neporadny Living on one of the most populated lakes in the country has given me plenty of experience at fishing boat docks for bass and crappie. My home waters of Lake of the Ozarks contains thousands of floating docks that provide shelter and food for bass and crappie. Shootin’ And Skippin’ Docks provide a hiding place for gamefish …
With the blistering hot sun, rising water temperatures, and dismal fishing during the dog days of summer, it is easy to understand why some anglers get discouraged this time of year. However, fear not Bill Mathews, a Michigan native, and bass fishing specialist shares three common mistakes you should avoid this summer while bass fishing. Follow these tips for more …
The Palomar knot is one of the easiest, strongest, and most versatile fishing lines an angler can tie. The Palomar knot works with monofilament, fluorocarbon, or braided fishing lines along with ropes, shoelaces, twine, cord, or whatever else people tie into knots. While it will take a little practice, most anglers can tie this knot in under 30 seconds once …
Are you ready for the fishing opener this weekend? Are the rods prepped? Tackle organized? And did you text your fishing buddies? If not, you better get on it, the Minnesota opener is May 15th, and to some, it’s more exciting than Christmas! This Minnesota Fishing Opener, also known as the Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener, started back in 1948 to …
The improved clinch knot is an adaptation of the fisherman’s knot, also commonly called the clinch knot. The enhanced version only involves one extra step and it’s super easy. Follow the steps below, and you’ll be tying one of the easiest and practical fishing knots that an angler can tie. The improved clinch knot works for standard fishing lines like …
While the daily feeding habits of largemouth bass are pretty unpredictable, the seasonal patterns bass follow are more of a certainty. Weather fronts, rising and falling water levels and other factors can alter a bass’ daily feeding habits, but year in and year out the fish will follow the same seasonal patterns on your favorite fishery unless the bass’ habitat …
In right around 13 minutes, Bassin Bill Mathews breaks down 5 of his favorite bass rigs for fishing throughout the year. Each rig features a unique set-up and application helping them stand apart in specific situations. One bait might work around shallow grass, while another is better suited for dragging over deep rockpiles. Bill covers it all, while providing an easy …
By John Neporadny Traditional lipless crankbaits were movers and shakers that produced a rattling invitation to bass but some newer versions now come knocking for bass. The addition of another sound for lipless crankbaits has increased the lure’s versatility. Once considered the top lure for ripping through vegetation in the spring, the lipless crankbait can be just as effective in many …
