Jerkbaits are one of the most effective presentations in an angler’s arsenal. They feature a lifelike baitfish profile, an erratic action, and mimic a struggling baitfish better than just about any other presentation. In the early part of the year, from the pre-spawn through the spawn, they are especially deadly – as they allow anglers to rapidly and efficiently cover …
8 Father’s Day Fishing Gifts Your Dad Will Love
Father’s Day and fishing go together like peanut butter and jelly, so it is only natural that Father’s Day fishing gifts would be the first thing you think of when trying to make sure your old man has a special day. While we’re sure all he REALLY wants is some alone time on the water, catch him on his way …
6 Reasons To Get Your Dad An MTB Subscription This Father’s Day
Father’s have been getting their sons into fishing since fishing was invented. We should all be thankful for them giving us this tremendous gift, learning how to catch, release, fillet, photograph, EVERYTHING! Your whole fishing career probably started with this man buying you a snoopy bobber or barbie pole and putting you on a pond bluegill. This is the obvious reason …
9 Reasons To Give A Fishing Tackle Subscription This Holiday Season
Fisherman are ALWAYS hard to please when searching for the perfect fishing gifts. There are so many different types of fishing it’s hard to know what to get, and when to get it. Most gift-givers try to get around this by buying generic gift cards to sporting goods retailers. But, that’s impersonal and just plain boring. Mystery Tackle Box has solved …
10 Gifts For Your Favorite Angler This Valentine’s Day
Buying gifts for fishermen is hard. They’re notoriously picky, and with all of the rods, reels, spinnerbaits, crankbaits, jigs, boats and lakes on the market, it would be overwhelming to search for the right gift for you Fishing Valentine. So, we found them for you. Here are 10 perfect Valentine’s Day gifts for fisherman! 1) Daiwa CG 80 Casting Reel The Daiwa CG …
How to Winterize A Boat: Putting It Away The Right Way
Knowing how to winterize your boat can save you time and cash. It’s the end of the fishing season and time to put the boat away. But there is that one little thing you know you need to do, but never really understood: winterizing. It’s nothing to be ashamed of. In reality, not many boaters know what it is or …
Bank Fishing 101: How To Catch Fish From The Bank
A high-dollar bass boat rigged with high-tech electronics is the rage of bass fishing today, but there is a less expensive way to catch bass: Bank fishing. Bank Fishing Advantages If you can find the right location, you can catch bass fishing from the bank better than you can from a boat. Some of the advantages of fishing from the …
5 Chatterbait Trailers That Will Catch You More Fish
The chatterbait was the original bladed jig and it’s been hammering fish since the first day it stormed onto the scene from Z-Man. There’s no debating it flat out catches fish. Chatterbait trailers, however, have been up for some debate. It seems like just about every angler has a different favorite. Choosing which soft plastic to trail behind your vibrating jig …
Spinnerbait Vs Chatterbait: When You Should Throw Each Bait
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 …
How To Win Your Next Tournament With A Glide Bait
Tossing big swimbaits has been a tactic for trophy hunting bass fisherman on the west coast since the baits were introduced to the market. Now gaining more popularity world wide, however, is chucking a “glide bait” in waters loaded with big bluegill or stocked with trout. When the bluegill spawn is on, you’re even more likely to hammer a fatboy …
Perch Pozole Recipe: Mexican Perch Soup with Cilantro
Welcome back to the MTB Kitchen! This week we’re getting #fancy with a spicy soup called pozole to warm us up in cold weather. Perch pozole is a Mexican soup or stew made from hominy and other ingredients. It’s a little known american food, but if you like stews, jambalaya, or gumbo, you’ll probably enjoy this perch pozole. Here’s how …
Your Ultimate Guide To Fall Topwater Fishing
Any time I catch a bass is exciting, but to me there is no greater thrill than to watch my topwater lure skitter or sashay across the surface and the water suddenly explode as a bass engulfs the bait. Here’s a breakdown of fall topwater fishing to get you those strikes. Bass can be taken on a variety of baits …