Fishing Tips and Techniques

All across America are numerous creeks and rivers. As a matter of fact, there are thousands of them. Some are well-known as bass fisheries and others have little if any reputation as a fishery even though the fishing may be outstanding. Some of these waterways are slow running and just lumber through the countryside while [...]

Today’s bass anglers are constantly bombarded with new equipment promising to improve their angling success. Sonar units have become marvels of engineering genius, not only showing us where the fish are but indicating their size, as well. New materials, spin-offs from NASA’s space program, provide rods with incredible sensitivity, and equipment that is strong, but [...]

Remote is the only way to describe this pristine river setting at the mouth of Bee Tree Slough several miles downriver from the Bevilport boat ramp. Anglers can fish for a variety of fish including Kentucky spotted bass, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish. The river is a hotbed for swimmers and boaters alike. Here, [...]

When I go bass fishin’ I try to let the bass tell me as much as possible to what they want to happen. What color is by the amount of light penetration which is based on water clarity. Which bait is usually determined by the seasonal habits of the bass which gives me a selection [...]

Perhaps one the most difficult types of bassin’ structure to fish is the sheer rock bluff, particularly one which extends exceptionally deep. The normally helpful depth finder seems to be of virtually no use. There appear to be no discernible features to help us pinpoint where the bass might be located. And, to top it [...]

In the heat of summer when bass fishing seems to slow to a crawl, there’s one lure you can depend on to draw explosive, heart-stopping reaction strikes. The buzz word? “Buzzbait” of course! No one’s sure exactly what this surface-clacking cousin of the spinnerbait represents to bass… probably a school of baitfish being chased on [...]

The white bass pretty much gained its fame across the south while riding the tails of the annual spawning ritual, a timely event which generally begins in January and lasts on up into late March. During this period, Mother Nature lures gangs of the popular sport fish out of select reservoirs and packs them into [...]

Bass are lured to hydrilla, lily pads and other forms of aquatic vegetation for several reasons. Not only does vegetation provide shade, but it attracts the smaller members of the food chain on which they feed. They can be a bass fisherman’s best buddy or his very worst enemy. They can treat him like a [...]

Frequently questions are posted about water temperatures and it’s importance in locating largemouth bass in the spring time. I must say that temperature is probably the one most important factor in searching for bass that are catchable. Water temperatures are more important in the springtime than at any other time of the year. So what [...]