Chatterbaits have been a key player for me for several years. They are a great tool for covering water and locating feeding fish. Its a jig for covering water in a sense. Also known as a vibrating jig, this bait catches all sizes of bass as well as all species. If you pay attention to […]
Lure tips for Bass Fishing
Fishing the Boom Boom Swimbait Fred’s Way
Fishing the Boom Boom Swimbait Fred’s Way Fred Roumbanis is known for his prowess with a swimbait. It began during his days in California and continued throughout his professional career. He has always loved throwing swimbaits. He designed the Boom Boom family of swimbaits for Optimum Baits and has been having great success on the […]
An Old Standby – by Mike Rogers
Ok, nobody laugh! I’m here to give you anglers a tip on a killer bass lure, which most bass anglers never use, but it’s a killer bass lure too. I particularly have thrown it only in the clear waters, of what I call the Sierra lakes, like Lake Oroville. These lakes would also include Shasta, […]
Winter JiG Fishing 101 by Preston Henson
Winter Jig fishing 101 As we move into February and the lakes still are cold and have not hit that magic 53-degree mark and fish either suspend or lock themselves to the bottom. In this article I will talk about those fished glued to the bottom and how to attack them with a jig. First […]
Christmas Gift Suggestions with Ron Howe
[youtube httpss://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gjMmdYwICE] Ron Howe talks about great Gift ideas for Bass Fishermen ,IMA baits are available at www.Monsterfishingtackle.com
Tackle Management with Ron Howe ICast 2016
[youtube httpss://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeG89iXk8q4] Ron Howe talks about tackle management and a new product the Cali Clip from Cal Coast Fishing that will be on display at ICAST 2016. Make sure to go bye Booth #2011 and check out all the Cal Coast Fishing products!
IMA-Skimmer Grande
Ima Lures Skimmer Grande The Ima Lures Skimmer Grande is a topwater walking bait that subtly glides across the surface replicating the action of small shad that are often found roaming the surface. The Grande size Ima Skimmer retains the design of the original, but increases the size from 4.5″ to 5″ in order to […]
Preston Henson and James Matsuoka Win Bass Pro Shops Top 100 event
Preston Henson and James Matsuoka Win Bass Pro Shops Top 100 event The First ever Bass Pro Shops Northern California Open was held at Folsom Lake last weekend. This was a event where 100 Teams fished for 2 days and only the top 10 Teams moved on to weigh in at Bass Pro Shops is Rocklin […]
Soft Jerkbaits by Josh Parris
You could write a book on the various rigging options and techniques of soft jerk baits, but for time sake I’ll stick to shallow weightless tips for now. I have always stuck by Zooms super salty Fluke, it’s soft, durable, and has enough weight to be cast a mile weightless. I throw my flukes on a medium heavy […]
Wanta Get Bit? Get Flit! Ima Flit 120 jerkbait
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crHOtRiWnuY] Design -3 Hooks: Made with three hooks. This design helps increase catch ratio when fish are in a reactive mood and not willing to aggressively feed. Most commonly an asset in colder water early and late in the year and in post frontal situations. -High Pitch (small bb’s): Most Commonly resembling to baitfish in the […]
