Pre-fishing with purpose
Sometimes there's more to pre-fishing than just getting ready for a tournament.
Fishing the big one
Whether it's the Bassmaster Classic or the local pot tournament, the right approach makes all the difference.
Cold weather bass without a jerkbait
Sometimes the "pause" in "jerk, jerk, pause" seems like an eternity. There's got to be an alternative for those of us without that kind of patience.
The February binge
Let's talk about the bass binge that happens around the country the first few times warm rainwater rushes into the lakes and rivers.
Back to basics worm fishing
Don't get caught up too much in the latest and "greatest." When it comes to catching bass, the Texas rig and drop shot are still kings.
Become a knowledgeable fan, Part 1
If you’re going to be a knowledgeable fan with the ability to understand things beyond the standings, water depth is the first thing you should be thinking about.
Picking the right lure, Part 3
In the last two columns, we talked about how to deal with fronts when you’re picking your lures. So, it only makes sense in this final column to talk about how to find specific spots as the smallmouth move back and forth.
Jerkbaits for winter bass?
Mike McClelland picks up a jerkbait when he goes in search of late winter and early spring bass.