Ice Fishing Tip Ups: An Easy Way To Catch Fish Through The Ice

For anglers growing up in the northern states, the term ”tip-up fishing” is something you’ve likely heard before. If you’re unfamiliar with ice fishing or live somewhere lakes don’t freeze over, hold on! This short article covers a topic I think any angler will find interesting. Here is the need to know basics for tip-up fishing. How Do Tip-Ups Work? A …

Walleye Fishing 101: How To Fish For Walleye Like A Pro

Knowing how to fish for walleye is something that most midwestern anglers are familiar with. Chances are if you have ever gone walleye fishing, you know the value of the elusive walleye. It seems to be every North Country fisherman’s holy grail. ‘Ole Marble Eyes may be the most prized fish in the North, but it may also be the …

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How To Fish Cold, Clear Water For Big Bass

Winter can be an extremely tough time to catch bass, especially on turbid water lakes. Fortunately our country is blessed with cold, clear water reservoirs that have some outstanding wintertime fishing. Here’s a look at some tactics for catching bass from clear water reservoirs that remain ice-free throughout the winter. Fishing Cold Clear Water In The Winter During early and …

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A 1-2-3 Punch To Catch Bass Off The Bottom

When bass are relating to the bottom – it’s important to strike a balance between maximizing fish catching appeal, and efficiency. Burn something over their heads and you won’t even pique their interest. Spend too long combing one area, though, and you could miss the fish altogether. Pulling bass off the bottom is tricky business. To strike that balance, try …

5 Late Winter Bass Fishing Confidence Baits

Assuming there is unfrozen water in your neck of the woods; Late winter bass fishing can produce some of the most memorable catches of the year – particularly for trophies. Across the south, there are probably more lake records broken from January through March than any other time of the year. Because of the cold temps, late winter bass are …

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How To Catch Bass In Cold, Murky Water

Catching bass in cold, murky water is tough, but it can still be done. The depths of bass in cold, murky water depends on the weather. If it has been warm and sunny for three or four days, the fish are going to be real shallow. With the water off-color, the fish will move into water shallower than 1 foot. …

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Point Fishing 101: The Best Baits To Fish A Point

Points are well-known fish magnets that especially attract bass during winter. Point fishing flat out catches em. The classic point has sharp features and steep drops that are easy to see with the naked eye. There are also small rounded points with gradual slopes that can be found with your electronics. Both types of points draw bass throughout the winter. …

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5 Spots You Need To Look For Winter Crappie

Biting winds numb the fingers and toes and the frosty air constantly ices up rod tips. Yes, winter weather can be pretty harsh on anglers, but there is a bright side to this gloomy scenario. The good news is winter crappie still bite despite the cold and can be taken even in the bitterest weather if you know where to …

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Winter Bass Fishing Tips: What, When, And Why!

Winter, a word that almost every avid bass angler dreads…almost. Winter bass fishing marks the end of a phenomenal bite when the fish were pushed up in the shallows, chasing baitfish and putting the feedbag on. Now, these fish are moving into their wintertime haunts offshore, and preparing for colder weather. While many anglers are storing their boats for the winter …