Bass fishing, au natural

There’s a reason they call Arkansas “The Natural State.”

Farmer, Lubbinge top Southern juniors

Willem Lubbinge traveled 21 hours by plane from South Africa, but it was worth the trip. He won in the 15- to 18-year-olds age group of the Junior Bassmaster competition at the Southern Divisional.

How-To

Be a better tube fisherman

These no-frills baits are often overlooked for sexier soft-plastic options. However, they catch fish like crazy if you understand them as well as Shaw Grigsby.

Trudeau trumps Crain

Florida’s Raymond Trudeau proved to be one of the wolves leader George Crain fretted about when he said he felt like a pack was chasing him down.

Gear

Know what to do before you hit the water

What if you could accurately predict the winning weight and winning pattern of major tournaments, like the Bassmaster Classic, before the tournament even started?

How-To

Bedding smallmouth bass

It’s been a crazy year. For the first time in my 49 years, I’ve seen Dogwood and Redbuds blooming at the same time.

A fun Florida experience

It’s good to be home for a few days after an enjoyable kick-off to the 2012 Bassmaster Elite Series season in Florida.

Southern Divisional showdown

If George Crain struggles the same way he did yesterday, he could win the Cabela’s B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Southern Divisional today.

Gear

Gene Larew’s 3.5-inch Sweet Swimmer

According to the manufacturer the Sweet Swimmer swims with a tight and realistic swimming action which, along with its shape and size, makes it closely resemble baitfish.

How-To

Adding a bait holder to any hook

Bait holders on a hook can save you fish, time and money. Let Aaron Martens, the Tackle Doctor, show you how to add a bait holder to any hook.