Fishing Tips

Low Water Fishing: Making the Most of Low Water Levels

Most lakes are at their lowest levels during the summer months.Low water levels give the fish less room to roam and likewise makes them easier to locate. One of the cardinal rules of being a successful tournament angler is that you must be able to adapt to changes, and do so quickly. The key word [...]

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Make a Bee-Line to the Treeline: Extracting the Hawgs from the Trees Using Soft Bodied Baits

While some folks scratch their heads wondering where the fish went after the spawn, savvy anglers who fish timbered waters will be casting treelines. A wise old fisherman once told me “fish are just like people, only wetter.” And I think I know what he meant. Just as people travel pathways, so do fish. After [...]

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East Texas Pre-spawn Fishing: Tempting Tactics

Pre-spawn phase calls for mid-range baits and open-minded approach Cutline: Big female bass tend to suspend in a comfort zone before moving shallow to spawn. Some of the better baits for penetrating these depths are medium-diving crankbaits, spinnerbaits, soft plastic jerk baits and weighted Rogues. Give it another 30 days or so and the shallows [...]

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