The fall turnover dilemma
I had an experience at the Toyota Texas Bass Classic on Lake Conroe that I’ve never seen in all my years of bass fishing.
Smallmouth bass and light
We’ve talked a little the past couple of weeks about the fact that smallmouth are aggressive and that they’re curious creatures. Now, let’s look at another trait that affects smallmouth bass behavior.
D.R.E.A.M. — Determination
Have faith in yourself and know that there are people pulling for you. It’s true because I am pulling for you.
Jigs or soft plastics for flippin’ and pitching?
Whether you should flip or pitch jigs or soft plastics depends on several factors, including cover, forage and water clarity. Ultimately, you have to let the bass decide, according to Matt Lee.
20Qs with John Crews
Elite Series pro John Crews has qualified for the Bassmaster Classic eight times, won almost $1 million in prize money and started his own tackle company. Now he faces our 20 Questions.
Tips for fishing clear mountain lakes in fall
Facebook fan Steve Hendrix asked me for tips on fishing super clear, cold water mountain lakes that have very little cover in them and that fluctuate 20 to 30 feet each year. Here goes...
My Erie plan, Part 3
By the last day of practice, I knew where the fish were and I was pretty sure I knew how to catch them. The thing was, though, that I had to make a plan as to which spots to fish… and in what order.
Smallmouth curiosity
In last week’s column we talked a little about smallmouth aggression. A trait that goes right along with that is curiosity. They’re the most curious fish I know.
Go subsurface when you walk-the-dog
The hypnotic side-to-side gait of a topwater lure can produce vicious and predictable strikes, but when the fish fail to connect it can leave an angler scratching his head.
