How-To

More how and why on float-and-fly

First of all, we should cover the best time of year to use the float-and-fly. After years and years of using the method, I've determined that it works best whenever the water temperature is below 55 degrees.

How-To

Pete Ponds’ no-fail fall strategy

Fishing for fall bass can be confusing. These fish migrate back into creeks this time of year, following schools of shad and feeding ravenously to build energy reserves for winter. But as the baitfish roam around, the bass do likewise, and finding and staying in the action can be mystifying for some anglers.

Atchafalaya Basin: How They Did It

The last Central Open of the year was a study in spinnerbaits and plastics, time management, fish management and nerves. For the second time this year in the same division, two anglers this time it was Edwin Evers and Mark Smith tied for first place, making a fourth day on the water necessary.

How-To

Master Series on the Art of the Swimbait with Byron Velvick (Lesson 4)

Winter bass and swimbaits are not often talked about in the same conversation. That's too bad because there's a lot of unexplored territory out there. There are winter patterns and effective coldwater swimbaits that have yet to be discovered, patterns and swimbaits that just might make big changes in your winter fishing.

Ashmore Talks Fall Bassin

In this article Scott Ashmore gives you an inside look at different types of lures to use for bass fishing and a small history of his fishing experience.

BASSography: Fred Arbogast

The Hula Popper, Jitterbug and Hawaiian Wiggler are just a few of the classic bass lures that Fred Arbogast designed, built and sold. Though decades old, they still catch bass today and stand as a testament to one of our sport's greatest innovators.

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Forget turkey, think shad

Fall is in full swing in most parts of our country and, for me at least, that means I'm seriously conflicted. I love to hunt and this is the time of the year to do that. I can visualize my tree stand as I write this. At the same time, I love to fish and this is also the time of the year to do that.

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