Get sneaky when bass are spooky
Last week I talked about the spawn and how various conditions can affect it, especially during the early transition period when fish first start moving up. That can be a...
Find ‘em first
This is a crazy time of the year, and this has been a crazy year. That makes for a wild combination. Depending on where you fish, and the recent weather...
Daily Limit: Getting the picture
There were close-ups of Jason Aldean, where I could see his tongue sticking out. There was Jordan Lee whooping and hollering then weeping and wailing. But probably the top photo,...
Gear
Gear Review: Columbia PFG Force 12 Insulated Jacket
What is it? Columbia PFG Force 12 Insulated Jacket What sets it apart? Addressing those damp, chilly days when you don’t quite need bulky rain gear, this lightweight jacket unites...
Topwater smallies
Let’s get one thing straight right off the bat — smallmouth bass can be caught on big topwater plugs. In fact, big topwater lures are often the most effective way...
Day on the lake: Luke Clausen
Venue: Lake H, a small, remote, timbered reservoirWater: 49 to 53 degrees, clearWeather: 33 degrees, clear, cold frontPro: Luke Clausen, 39, Spokane, Wash. Clausen won the Bassmaster Classic in the...
Bassmaster Elite at the Sabine River rescheduled for June 7-10
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Elite at Sabine River presented by Econo Lodge, which was postponed last week because of heavy rains and unsafe boating conditions in...
What’s with bladed jigs?
Bladed jigs have been around and have been catching bass since at least 2004 or 2005, but it seems like they’ve really come into prominence in the past few years....
Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops
Benedictine prep team hosting open fundraiser
Richmond, Va. — The Benedictine College Preparatory Fishing Team is inviting anglers to compete in the club’s first Open Fundraising Bass Fishing Tournament April 14 on the James River. The...
A behind-the-scenes look at Elliott Fishing Rods
I get it — you’ve never heard of Elliott Fishing Rod . And I know what you’re thinking: It’s not possible for a small rod company to compete on any...
