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With the advent of pliable floating frogs and toads, weedless metal spoons lost some lustre with the bass crowds. This is a shame,…
No thrill in angling can match that of a hungry bass chomping down on a surface lure the size of a rat. But finding such aggressively-feeding fish is unfortunately the exception rather than the rule…
Smaller rivers and large creeks often harbor excellent smallmouth bass populations. Because these places require extra effort to get to, these populations often see fairly light fishing pressure.…
Slop mats hold ambush-oriented bass in great numbers. Concealed from the sun by the overhead canopy of vegetation, mats are easy to spot out on the water but can be a struggle to get through and to…
By late June, most bass have moved to their summer hangouts. Dropoffs, weedlines and weedflats should be good, butthe edges of humps and reefs will usually hold the most fish. Anglers know it is…
Subtle changes in presentation can make a big difference in fishing success, something I was reminded of during last week's slate of guide trips.
In this case, the lure in question was a soft-bodied…
I can't think of any place better for catching bass on a fly rod than farm ponds, stock tanks and tiny natural lakes and creeks backed up by beaver dams. The reason they're so appealing is that much…
Flipping jigs account for more big bass than most lures on the market. The weedless design allows an angler to probe the thickest junk that fish hide out in, while tempting them with a life-like…
Earlier this season, I was fishing for brook trout in a river I know and love. We were doing well too, catching decent fish while nymphing. Then a thought occurred to me.
"Why not try a big wooly…
As a change of pace, my friend Tom Ference and I fished a medium-sized creek over the Fourth of July weekend. Not only did we avoid the holiday congestion of nearby lakes, we enjoyed quality fishing…
There are a lot of fun ways to catch bass. Fishing a jerkbait is one of my favorites. When it comes to jerkbaits that'll dive between 3 to 6 feet, there are many standout baits on the market. Here…
Stripe Bass are seldom thought of as summertime fish, but in the right places, and with the right baits and presentations, you can experience some unbelievable action in hot weather with these…
