Fluorocarbon leader length
Years ago I started playing around with fluorocarbon leaders for braided line with spinning applications. I’ve learned that there are times when you want a short fluorocarbon leader and other...
Swindle’s spawning tactics
Psychologists call it projection — venting your frustration and/or anger on someone who has little to no connection with the initial agitator. This applies to the spawn because anglers often...
Don’t be fooled by early spawners
It’s been a crazy spring. The water has warmed so early that the Elites were catching fish off the bed back at their Seminole event. At Okeechobee they were catching...
Tackle Tip Tuesday: Gustafson’s Classic winning technique
In this Tackle Tip Tuesday brought to you by Mercury Marine, Jeff Gustafson breaks down his only lure used to win the 2023 Bassmaster Classic. He also explains how he...
Bank Fishing Basics: How to select a great bank tackle storage system
So you’re a bank angler looking for the best way to store and transport your tackle. Well, you’re in luck. There’s a seemingly endless number of ways to do this....
1-Minute Angler: 3 knots anglers need to know
Elite pro Kyle Welcher shares three knots that will help bass anglers catch more fish.
East Tennessee tight lining with Lester
Tight lining is a technique that was first used in East Tennessee on Cherokee Lake to catch smallmouth bass in the wintertime. The technique involves reeling and shaking the rod...
Bank Fishing Basics: Frogs offer the ultimate bank fishing bait
You don’t always get a clear look at them, but those shimmering streaks that plink and plop into the lake when you approach are one of the largemouth bass’ favored...
Don’t forget a worm this spring
You don’t hear a lot about guys fishing worms in the Bassmaster Elite Series, but when we go to Florida, the ol’ plastic worm gets the attention it deserves. Back...
