Swindle’s 5 Favorite Crankbaits of 2015
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Gerald Swindle talks about his five favorite crankbaits from the 2015 season. He fished this year without a hard-bait sponsor and experimented with various brands and styles.
KVD: Swimbaits for cold water
Now that lure companies have taken a serious look at swimbaits, we have several different sizes, styles and tail shapes that provide different swimming actions to suit a wider range of conditions.
Rules are rules: The late penalty
In competitive fishing, it’s what an angler can accomplish within a limited time period that counts.
Hackney: It’s time to talk about knots
Every line I’ve ever seen tested meets or exceeds its test-weight. The trick is to tie a knot that’ll do the same thing.
Christie: Chasing bass into creeks
You might find fish in just about any creek, but there are some things you can look for to increase your chances.
Ike: How to stay warm this winter
You can stay warm these days with half the clothing it took just five years ago.
How Martens rigs a drop shot
Aaron Martens, the 2015 Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year, is known as one of the most versatile fisherman in the world. Here he shares his process for creating drop shot rigs.
Lester: Aquatic vegetation identification
Do you know your grass? Brandon Lester helps identify a couple different species of vegetation.