Most any fisherman that knows a thing or two about bass lures has at least heard of a crankbait before. They’re one of the lures that has been around for a long time but still works as good today as ever. So I was surprised when people started asking me where they should be throwing … Read more
Many fisherman may be surprised when they cast out their brand new crankbait that it floats in the water. Is it supposed to be fished on the top of the water? But then you tie on a different crankbait and it sinks immediately! What gives? They can’t be topwater then! The answer is complicated, but … Read more
Jerkbaits are one of those baits I see a lot of fisherman fishing incorrectly. They aren’t the hardest lure to work, but to get the most bites you do need to have the correct retrieve. A jerkbait is not a topwater lure. It also can’t be just reeled back to the boat like a crankbait. … Read more
The whopper plopper is taking the fishing world by storm and for good reason. For my money, it’s the best topwater lure on the market right now. But what is it about this mostly simple lure that makes it so much better than anything else? Let’s discuss 4 reasons why the whopper plopper is the … Read more
If you’re into bass fishing you’ve likely heard of the legendary big bass bait – the jig. But when you look at it in the packaging it doesn’t look so special. It’s just a weighted head with a skirt and a hook. How could that be so special? Well most jigs are meant to be … Read more
The chatterbait is one of the newest lures in the fishing industry and one of the most deadly. If you take a look at professional bass tourneys you’ll see almost all fisherman having them in their boat. And many tournament wins coming from bass caught on them as well. There are many reasons that the … Read more
Maybe no bait is quite as universally known as the spinnerbait. It’s quite simply named, all of its action comes from blades that “spin” and create a shine and shimmer that fish love. But if you’re new to fishing and are wondering, what exactly does a spinnerbait catch anyways? Then this article is for you. … Read more
So most bass fisherman have discovered the magic of a senko. If there was a bass fishing for dummies book, every page could be “tie on senko, catch fish, repeat.” Seriously, it’s just a low effort, foolproof lure that will produce bass when nothing else will. And it can be fished a hundred different ways. … Read more
If you read this article posted earlier this week, you’ve learned that many fishing products are actually very poor for the environment. Many products leech toxic chemicals or can create issues for fish and fisheries. But below I will go over three sustainable fishing products you can buy which are nontoxic and not harmful to … Read more
I want to begin this article by citing I am in no way a scientist. I am not equipped to discuss the in-depth nuances of toxicity in water systems, its effect on the ecosystem or anything of the sort. I am simply a fisherman who cares about the environment. I love fishing. I want it … Read more
I don’t normally begin these articles with personal stories – but I find this one too funny to not share. Not long ago I was meeting my father for a week retreat at our favorite lake. He arrived early and naturally could not wait for me get there before fishing from the dock. However when … Read more
I don’t know about you, but I’m a sucker for buying whatever brand I find is cheap. Whether I’m shopping for household items or groceries, I always just go with what costs less. With fishing lures though, I care much more about brands. There are certain brands of lure producers that I just trust above … Read more
I’m actually not sure anyone knows exactly what a bass actually sees in a senko (stickbait) that makes it so incredibly enticing. Even Gary Yamamato himself. But there is something about the slow fall of the big fat worm that just drives bass crazy. So it must mimic or do SOMETHING that makes them so … Read more
When you’re shopping for a fishing rod you might be overwhelmed by the options. And there are so many price points for each. But do you really need the expensive ones? Like most things the answer is – it depends. Do you want a fishing rod just to test out fishing for a day on … Read more
There are many types of jigs that are all meant for different purposes. Swim jigs are meant to be fished above the bottom of the lake more like a crankbait. But then there are football head or finesse jigs which people commonly think of when they hear the term “jig” that are meant to drag … Read more
