This is the time of year swimbaits work into my power fishing strategy.
Power fishing with spinnerbaits, crankbaits and jerkbaits can be very effective for locating prespawn bass, but a jig can be just as efficient.
It’s time to break out the lipless crankbaits. In my mind, there isn’t a better coldwater bait for fishing at this time of year.
Just because it's getting cold doesn't mean you have to abandon your horizontal power fishing methods. Follow KVD's advice and you can power right through the holidays.
Once water temperatures settle into the low 60s and mid 50s and the lakes are being drawn to winter pool, big fish go on the prowl.
The spinnerbait is a great tool for the power fisherman because you can cover water and fish fast — my specialty.
Once summer begins to fade, the bass start doing a lot of different things and you have to be prepared for all of them.
Kevin VanDam offers tips for the dog days of summer, when the crankbait bite on main lake structure slows down.
With the right tools and some basic knowledge, you can fish your crankbaits deeper than you ever thought possible.