That’s why downsizing your lures is one of the most effective adjustments you can make during the winter months. Why Smaller Baits Work Better In cold water, baitfish and crawfish move more slowly, and bass conserve energy. Compact lures with subtle movement look more natural and stay in the strike zone longer, giving fish more […]
When I find a little pond like this, my heart starts to race. It just looks SO “bassy.” So, how do I fish this pond……
When I first started fishing I remember going to a big box store that starts with a “W” and finding a Shakespeare combo that looked nice at a price I could afford. I fished with that rig for about 6 months and I got really good at fishing. There was one thing that puzzled me during those first 6 months. I realized one day I often had no idea I had a fish on the line unless I saw my line wandering off away from where I had cast it. This resulted in a lot of missed hook-ups or a gut hooked bass. I remember killing a nice 1.5lb largemouth trying to get the hook out of it’s gullet and getting incredibly frustrated.
I was recently asked in regards to purchasing a casting reel “Why wouldn’t you just buy the casting reel with the biggest gear ratio? Wouldn’t you want to reel on your line as fast as possible to reduce the risk of losing your fish?” My answer was “Yes, you want to get your catch to you
If you are like us, then you must travel around with all of your fishing gear in your car ready to fish at all times. Check out our super quick video on a Fishing Rod Storage Hack.
Fall means cooler temperatures, shorter days and for some anglers, time to put away the fishing rod and go hunting. For others, those who “know” or just don’t have hunting grounds nearby, we keep on fishing. By “know,” I am referring to those seasoned vets who kno as vented moisture wicking shirts are being swapped for camo patterned hoodies, those of us who fish all year “know” this is the prime time to catch PB worthy fish and have one of your best days on the water.
I didn’t really get into bass fishing until about 8 years ago. Up until then, I had gone catfishing with my dad several times at a neighbor’s farm pond when I was a young kid, but catfishing is nothing like bass fishing. I quickly learned a few things from trial and error and from talking to other anglers and I have to say that I got really good at fishing, really fast. Here are my top 10 tips for anyone who is just getting into bass fishing for the first time.
Looking to score a feastful of flavorful fish? Check out these 5 tips for limiting out during this year’s white bass run.
You did it! You finally did it! After years of fishing spinning gear, you finally bought your first baitcaster just to see what all the fuss is about. Now what do you do? Where do I begin? What are all these dials for?<
When I first began fishing, I tied everything with the only knot I knew. In fact, I didn’t even know how to tie it without instruction. I cut out the back of a Stren mono filler package and kept it in my tackle bag so I could reference it. Eventually, as my skills and techniques grew, so did my knowledge of knots and their appropriate applications. Whether you are a novice, weekend warrior or professional angler, these are the 5 knots we believe everyone should know.
