🎣 Off to the Show
This past weekend I went to the Bassmaster Classic in Greenville, SC. I had never been to one. I have never followed the Bassmaster nor carried much for the Nascar like comparison in my mind of the tournament.
Fishing With Worms, and the Ways They Catch a Variety of Fish
Remember when we were kids, and we threw those first fishing worms off of the dock to see what would happen? Whether it was a dozen bluegills fighting over it, or a big 'ol largemouth bass inhaling it, that's what fishing is all about!
The Greatest Largemouth Bass Crankbaits
If you grew up in a fishing family, your Grandpa called ‘em plugs—wooden lures with a metal bill that vaguely looked like local preyfish. Along with topwater lures, crankbaits have been in our bassin’ arsenal far longer than spinnerbaits, jigs, or soft-plastic baits.
Rigging Soft Bass Baits Correctly
Balance is the goal when tipping bass fishing jigs with trailers. A trailer can’t be overbearing or the package rolls out of control. Hook-sets become problematic. Few anglers would look at a jighead in the nose of a 7-inch soft swimbait and think it looks right.
Throw your Crankbaits to the Right Line
Two things are more important than anything else when you’re fishing with a crankbait — a lively action and a long casting distance. Both of them are directly affected by your line choice.
The Effects of Cold Fronts on Bass
I admit my past skepticism about the effects of cold fronts on bass. Some of my hesitancy to buy into the mother of all excuses for not catching bass is that I’ve enjoyed some memorable catches under post-cold-front conditions, even classic conditions with a high barometer, bright blue sky, sharply colder temperatures, and a strong north or northwest wind.
Ice Fishing for Smallmouth
On a broad expanse of Great Lakes ice, wind snapped the sides of our shelters like flags left out in a hurricane. A thick layer of clouds dimmed midday to create a late-evening atmosphere. But over the din of flapping tents came the constant hoot-and-holler of fishermen hooking up. First to my left, then my right, and suddenly my Thorne Brothers Professional doubled over.
Split Shotting for Bass
I didn’t catch many bass in these early days, but I did keep the split-shot rig in my arsenal. Once I developed the requisite skills and confidence, I began to catch a lot split shotting for bass.