Each time we are on the water fishing for Spotted Bass we are driving right over the fish and begin casting to the bank to get bit. Start trying new things when your on the water. I see fish down there at 75 feet and dont want to fish that deep. Nobody wants to fish this […]
Crankin humps for Summer Bass
of summertime ba During late summer and fall, largemouth and smallmouth bass feed on open-water preyfish in many natural lakes and reservoirs. Since bass themselves rarely maintain a pelagic (open-water) existence, they tend to feed along structures that intersect with deep open water. As extensions of land masses, points are the most obvious of […]
Tidal Bass Tactics
Where coastal waterways meet the deep blue sea, the daily pushing and pulling of water affects all elements of the local ecosystem. Tidal waters offer outstanding bass fishing opportunities, balanced by challenges inherent in these fluctuating fisheries. From the California Delta to Louisiana marshes to Chesapeake Bay, and north to the Hudson and Connecticut […]
Late winter Bass rippin
Conquering Late-Winter Bass With A Jerkbait As winter comes to an end, bass begin to feed up in anticipation of the spawn. And few things look more like what they’re eating than jerkbaits do. Officially, winter doesn’t come to an end until March 21. But for bass fishermen, the first stirrings of spring probably […]
Spring Time rippin
Versatile Springtime Jerkbait Bassing Now’s a prime time to select your favorite hard or soft jerkbait to fool sluggish bass into biting during the early season. Here’s how to use these lures effectively! Early-spring jerkbait fishing is some of the most exciting sport of the year. Though early-season bass aren’t likely to chase down […]
Fall Crankin for Bass
3 Ways To Crank Up Fall Bass Crankbaits are great for fooling bass in November. Here’s your primer on which ones to use and how to fish them this month.For those of us fortunate enough to live in the South, picking our “favorite” month to fish for largemouth bass isn’t easy. Depending upon how […]
Clear Lake Fishing Tips
Winter Clear Lake Fishing Tips Ideal winter conditions are water temps in the low to mid 50’s, though in a typical winter the water will get down to the very low 40’s. The abundance of threadfin shad will hang out most of the winter in the deeper portions of Clear Lake between Rattlesnake Island […]
Lake Don Pedro Fishing report
February 12th skied clear water temp 52-56 deg Very interesting fishing trip a lake one dominated by Largemouth Bass is becoming a Smallmouth factory. Slow dragging tubes and split shot 4″ worms are your best bet untill Largemouth move to the bank. Look for chunky boulders on the sides of points or on pockets or […]
Chatter Baits
Chatter baits are on of my favorite baits to use to catch bass. The main reason for this is I catch “BIG ONES” fishing like this! This bait can be worked many ways and some refere to it as a swim jig. I feel this depends on how you retrieve the bait. A steady retrieve will […]
Jigs and there Versatility
Versatile jigs Not only are jigs big fish baits but they are one of if not the most versatile lures on the market. A jig can be fished from one foot deep to over 60 feet. There are many different head designs to choose, one will fit any fishing condition that comes up. Most people […]
