Float-and-fly when it’s hot
I said I’d tell you more about the hot weather version of the float-and-fly after I knew more about it. Well, this week I’ve had a chance to give it a try, and I think it has a future in smallmouth angling.
Best smallmouth fishing on the planet
Let me tell you right now that Lake St. Clair is the best smallmouth fishery on the planet. I’m amazed at how the lake gets better each year.
Trimming jig and spinnerbait skirts
Do you trim your jig or spinnerbait skirts? If you don't, you might be costing yourself fish.
Fire up dog day bass
Kevin VanDam offers tips for the dog days of summer, when the crankbait bite on main lake structure slows down.
A new hot weather technique
I recently heard an interesting story that may help us with this heat were facing. A guy I know real well ran into a man who has been catching tons of big smallmouth this summer with a modified version of the float-and-fly technique.
BassCenter – Snagged Crankbait
What is the best way to deal with a snagged crankbait? Watch this clip and Byron Velvick will show you.
Bassmaster University: Crankbaits
In this episode of Bassmaster University, Elite Series pro Mark Menendez breaks down crankbait fishing and answers viewer questions.
3 common smallmouth mistakes
Go deep, follow the forage and upsize your baits if you want more smallmouths.
Tying a Double Uni knot
I use the Double Uni slip knot almost 100% of the time while drop shotting.
