If you’ve read articles like this, you know that I am a believer in the chatterbait. It’s a top 5 bait for me in almost any condition and always catches great fish. But like many baits, the chatterbait works best in spring and fall. You can even use it in summer with some success. But …
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Crankbaits have been around forever, but they still work as well today as they ever have. Sometimes, people overlook them for new, fancier lures. But you shouldn’t! Crankbaits still work extremely well in a variety of scenarios, but they work better some places than others. Below are 5 places that I look to throw crankbaits in …
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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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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The chatterbait has become a staple in every professional bass fisherman’s tackle box. Tournament after tournament are being won using chatterbaits, specifically the new, better Jackhammer. But you can still catch tons of fish on any of their variations. There are many reasons that the chatterbait is so good for bass fishing, but let’s get …
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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. …
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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. …
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If you read this article posted earlier this week, you’ve learned that many fishing products are potentially toxic to the environment. Many products leech chemicals, cannot be passed naturally through unsuspecting fish, or create other issues for fish and fisheries. But below I will go over three sustainable fishing products you can buy which are …
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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 …
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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 …
Look, I get it. With inflation never-ending and your mortgage or rent payment through the roof, you want to save money any way you can. And sometimes when it comes to fishing lures, there are some good brands that you just know catch fish. So who cares where they are made if they just catch …
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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 …
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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 …