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The versatility of a neko rig fishing makes it an ideal technique for pros and amateurs alike. A fishing trip with my wife also proved the Neko rig is one of the simplest tactics for novices to catch bass. While fishing around docks on my home waters of Lake of the Ozarks, I set up my wife with a Neko …
Throwing swimbaits for bass can be fished from top to bottom in clear water if it is rigged correctly. The beauty of a paddletail swimbait is that it can be rigged different ways to make it fall vertically with its head down or swim horizontally. It can also be rigged weedless for fishing around cover or with the hook exposed …
Learning how to fish a crankbait properly can make a huge difference. Seeing bass pros work a crankbait is like watching magicians perform. The only difference is magicians use sleight of hand to make objects disappear, while the pros’ magic begins after their crankbait vanishes in the watery depths. Here are five tips the pros rely on that will help …
Fishing with squid style baits like the Chasebaits Squid sounds a lot crazier than it actually is. Squid bodies naturally resemble something between a tube and a skirted jig, except they taste better. Wait, why haven’t we been using these more often? Baby squid are a common forage when you move further offshore or into fast water moving channels when …
When it comes to trolling for trout, there are a few pros and cons. The cons, of course, are that boats are expensive and logistically more tough than casting from the from the bank. The pros (at a high level) are the ability to catch more fish. But how, and why, does trolling yield you more fish? Allow me to …
By now you’ve all seen Karl VonDibble’s rise to the CFO of this company. He’s overthrown the CEO, announced some BIG plans to launch his online tackle shop, and even somehow still had time for a few very long lunch breaks. But, did you know HOW Karl’s Mystery Tackle Box got it’s name? Well, wonder no longer… Karl’s Bait …
Catfish safety is something most anglers don’t think about. However, as fun as they are to catch, catfish can offer a nasty surprise to inexperienced anglers. Their dorsal and pectoral fins each contain a sharp spine, that can make them particularly hard to land, unhook, and release (or keep) if you’re not prepared. Catfish Safety: Look Out For Spines! These …
The best topwater lures vary depending on conditions, bodies of water, and of course, between anglers. Knowing this, we have created a list of five of the best topwater lures, according to our team. Take a quick peek and hopefully it helps you spend a little less time in your tackle box and more time ripping lips. 1. Monsterbass The Patriot …
Shallow summer fishing around matted aquatic vegetation is probably the easiest spot to find bass on any given lake, but it is also the toughest cover to penetrate and haul out bass from their weedy hideouts. You can catch bass from grass year-round, but the best time to target bass in hydrilla and milfoil is from the dog days of …
While others try to avoid lakes with heavy bass fishing pressure, some savvy anglers thrive in crowds. While waiting for their turn to fish certain spots in a highly pressured area, veteran anglers analyze what their competitors are doing. You have to use everything to your advantage when fishing a spot like that. A lot of times that includes really …
25 miles from Keewanaw Point and 42 miles from Marquette, deep into the abyss of Lake Superior, stands a lighthouse known as Stannard Rock, the loneliest place in North America. Susceptible to violent winds and arctic cold, the lighthouse was often a punishment for entry level (or poorly behaved) members of the Coast Guard. Now automated, the lighthouse warns ships …
Summer night fishing provides some of the best bass action during the dog days of summer. Fishing from dusk to dawn offers you a chance to beat the heat and catch plenty of bass because the fish are in a stable pattern in late summer. If you find two or three spots that are holding bass at night, you can …
