Jigs take the chill out of winter
Winter fishing
Winter fishing
I know for people starting out learning to fish it can be quite easy to get confused reading some articles. A lot of time as professionals we take things for granted, using terms and commonly...
Nothing better than fresh fish cooked properly
Nothing better than fresh fish cooked properly
I’ve hunted and fished throughout my life and have gained an appreciation for eating fresh fish and wild game.There’s nothing better than sitting down to a meal of fresh fish. Of course, I...
Stick to your guns
Stick to your guns
I’m pleased that I qualified for the 2019 Bassmaster Classic in my first year of fishing the Bassmaster Elite Series. But I’d be lying if I said I was satisfied with finishing 27th in the Toyota...
Confronting the cold
Confronting the cold
Tips to understand the impact on bass fishing before and after weather systems move through.
It's cold ... slow down
It's cold ... slow down
You can catch a bass almost anytime, and anytime includes winter. But, you’ll have more success if you keep some things in mind. Proper bait movement is where it starts. After that, or maybe along...
Big jig vs. Texas rig
Big jig vs. Texas rig
Caleb Sumrall breaks down when and how he decides to choose between a big jig or heavy Texas rig when flipping dense vegetation.
Lipless crankbaits for winter bass
Lipless crankbaits for winter bass
Most weekend anglers use lipless crankbaits when targeting active bass during spring and fall, but these noisy can be deadly in winter as well.
Follow the food for fall success
Follow the food for fall success
In fall, bass look less for structure and more for bait. Here's some tips on how to follow them.
Fighting winter for lunker smallmouth
Fighting winter for lunker smallmouth
Charlie Hartley shares his secrets to catching huge smallmouth during the winter months.
Why I like freshwater drum
Why I like freshwater drum
The freshwater drum might be an ugly fish and you can’t weigh it in at the end of the day, but it’s still one of my favorites. Here’s why…Mussels and their shells are what make shell beds, the kind...
Don’t blend
Don’t blend
Professional bass fishing is an individual sport. If you’re going to be successful, you have to do things your way. That’s something I didn’t do enough of last year, as my 84th-place finish in the...
Trimming jigs
Trimming jigs
A jig's skirt style can dictate the rate of fall, the ability to get in and out of cover, jig skipping and the way lure performs overall.
