The birth of the jerkbait
Randy BlaukatI’m pretty sure most bass anglers today have never heard of the Big Mo Bass Club from Joplin, Missouri. But if you have ever caught a bass on a suspending...
Why you should fish better lakes
Greg HackneyWhen I say something like that everyone thinks that the answer is obvious. Well, maybe… The deal is that you’ll catch more bass in better lakes than you will in...
Brush up on bite detection
Kevin VanDamWhether you’re fishing now or in the coming weeks, it’s a key time to consider lighter line, smaller baits and finesse tactics when the fish aren’t aggressive. Because of the...
Ice-cold smallmouth
Brandon CardIf you live in the North, your water’s probably hard right now. But here in East Tennessee and the surrounding area it’s between 45 and 50 degrees. That’s just about...
My three 2018 resolutions
Alton Jones Jr.It will probably take me a few months to start writing 2018 on my checks, notes and other correspondence, but one thing I can say is that right out of...
Do what works for you
Bill LowenThis 2017 season was tough on me. I finished 49th in the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings. The reason is simple: I didn’t fish to my strengths. I’ve...
Mapping made easy
Bernie SchultzWhen I began my career, lake maps were pretty basic. In most cases, they offered a simple overview of a lake or river with little or no detail below the...
New water, no problem
Jordan LeeNo matter where I go I’m always asked about fishing new water. It’s the one question I get over and over. I thought that’d be a good topic for this...
Time for full-bore preparation
Kevin VanDamI hope everyone had a great Christmas and will have a healthy and prosperous New Year! The holiday season continues to fly by here at the VanDam house. We have...
Two words for winter: big fish
Alton JonesIf the first two words you associate with winter are “cold weather,” I’d suggest you try these instead: “big fish.” The cold part is certainly not inaccurate, but I like...
