How-To

Smallies under the umbrella 

The first time Mark Zona got a smallmouth bite in northern Michigan on an umbrella rig, he couldn’t contain himself.  “Oh my God,” recalls Zona, host of Zona’s Awesome Fishing...

Don’t let the old techniques die

Forward-facing sonar has become a must on the tournament scene lately, but I want to make sure the traditional techniques don’t get left behind. When it comes to the most exciting fishing techniques, flipping and pitching definitely...

Bait modifications and projects

Now that the season is behind us, I get to focus on cleaning up my gear, filming my Mark Menendez Bass TV show and playing with tackle. Like many of you, I find playing with...

Land of Giants: Big bait time 

As bass prepare for winter, they’re looking to fatten up on oversized snacks. Imitating those snacks can equal a bonanza for you  As the calendar’s midpoint approaches, a lot of...

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