Should you be fishing handmade balsa baits?
Bill LowenYes. It’s a rare day when I’m out bass fishing and I don’t have a balsa crankbait of some kind tied on and ready at hand. Here’s why. Balsa is...
Know your bass bite
Greg HackneyOne of the best ways to increase your catch is to know what kind of bite you’re getting and what kind of bite you need. I break bites into three...
The head-scratcher bite, or not
John CrewsHere’s the scenario: It’s fall, cool nights and pleasant days. There’s a little cloud cover with a light variable breeze. The shad are back in the creeks and the pockets....
The advantages of new electronics
Kevin VanDamIf you’re currently using older electronics you really should consider upgrading to today’s newer technology. It would be difficult for anyone to compete on today’s tournament circuits without the modern...
Growing family bonds fishing
Alton JonesLooking back at the month of October, it’s hard to put into words what it means to Jimmye Sue and I, as parents, to have watched our son achieve two...
Guntersville: It’s the pressure
Jordan LeeThere’s been a lot written about Lake Guntersville recently. I thought this would be a good opportunity to give you my take on what the lake is like and how...
Modify your plastics
Greg VinsonThe array of plastics on the market these days is almost endless. They all have one thing in common, however. They’re made for a mass market. Sometimes we want something...
Need information? Ask the right questions
Greg HackneyLet’s start with the obvious: “What are they biting?” You ask the question when you see several local anglers at the dock. That’s a place to begin but maybe not...
Taking a break from what you love
Casey AshleyEvery fishing season I have a set of goals that helps keep me focused and allows me to measure my performance. But, you know, I’ve found that it’s helpful to...
The first jerkbait
Bernie SchultzWhen Lauri Rapala carved his first lure, it’s certain he had no idea of the impact it would have on the rest of the angling world. He was simply trying...
