How-To

The quantum shift

In the last decade or so, increasingly monstrous size averages of smallmouth bass have indicated that something special has happened and is happening to the fish and fishery.

Delaware’s rising bass tide

The Bassmaster Elite Series pros are no strangers to tidal rivers, but few of them have faced the dramatic tidal fluctuations that await them at the Delaware River. One of the few is New Jerseyan Michael Iaconelli who has fished the Delaware for over 30 years.

Gear

Designing new baits

It’s amazing how many different lures there are in the tackle market. These fish don’t even have a chance anymore.

Big Head Ned

I dedicate this week’s column to all the gullible fish out there. I’m talking about the ones that let me catch them — over and over, day after day. They’re clueless, and they’re my friends. I will forever reserve a place in my heart for them.

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