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Pro’s tips for fishing in May
Target the strike zone I fish a very shallow stretch of river; the deepest spot is 8 feet deep. What is your best advice for catching bass? – Curtis Miller, Iowa...
Use the wind to your advantage
When the author William Arthur Ward wrote, “The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails,” he easily could have been referring...
Rubber vs. Silicone jig skirts
Davy Hite was 12 years old when he caught his first bass on a rubber-skirted jig. The 7-pound largemouth made an indelible impression on him that jigs catch big bass....
Hydrilla vs Milfoil
Ask almost any bass angler about hydrilla and Eurasian water milfoil and he can tell you that they are “grass” and that they attract bass. Ask him to explain the...
Co-angler ethics
The sport of bass fishing is fueled by two vital lines of support: partner tournaments and pro-ams. Both formats allow rookies and less experienced anglers to participate without owning a...
Elite tips for topwater plugs
Short of winning the Bassmaster Classic, catching a lunker on a topwater plug is the ultimate bass fishing thrill! But be forewarned: All topwater baits aren’t created equal. To increase...
Modify your lures and catch more bass
On highly pressured waters, bass can become accustomed to seeing the same old lures day after day and may want a bait with a slightly different look or action. Here’s...
Common bass fishing mistakes
Do you return to the same fishing spots on every bass outing, or beat the banks with the same lures and approaches? These are among the most common mistakes weekend...