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Soft plastics for trout are always a solid choice. When water is clear and current is moving quickly, there’s no better trout bait than a soft plastic bug imitator. Fast current can render some common trout-fishing baits useless, as the water rushing by will tug your bait below the surface and thrash it around, something no trout can catch up …
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 …
ICast 2018 is in the books! There was a tremendous turnout, and companies from around the globe showcased new innovation and ideas for the outdoor industry. It was a lot to take in, but after strolling around the show, we have put together a list of some of the products that stood out to us this year. In no particular …
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 …
Jig fishing for bass is a classic fish-catching method. Heeding the advice of pro anglers, lure manufacturers have designed jigs you can take right out of the package and catch bass. However, some pros still prefer tinkering with jigs to improve the lure’s design and hook-setting capabilities. Jig Fishing For Bass Tweaks Quality jigs usually are equipped with strong, dependable …
Knowing how to fish a Carolina rig maybe simple to some but it also can pay off to take a more tactical approach to this classic technique. in getting bit in this classic technique. Dragging a Carolina rig along the bottom is one of the most productive methods for catching bass throughout the year. However this technique becomes even more …
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 …
A Double topwater rig is a great choice when bass are thrashing through schools of baitfish generate the most exciting and frustrating moments for all anglers. Your anticipation of catching bass on every cast soars as you witness this frantic feeding frenzy. But then the frustration mounts as each cast fails to trigger even a tap. When the schooling bass …
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. …
Recently, a buddy posted this picture from Idaho and said “name this fish.” After I threw up in my mouth a little I realized it was, indeed, a gigantic pikeminnow. The second trashiest trash fish in the Americas, second only to the Asian Carp. They’re ugly and invasive and good for nothing and I hate them. BUT. It was absolutely …
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 …
