Hackney’s utilitarian swim strategy
Greg Hackney appreciates options, but he’s also a fan of simplicity, especially when it comes to his swim jig tactics. A true utility player, this narrow-nosed jig is made to...
Land of giants: Finding summer studs
When bass are in their summer patterns, understanding what the fish want helps you plan your big-bite strategy. Here’s the skinny from a quintet of Bassmaster Elite Series anglers with...
Tailrace dos and don’ts
The 2021 Guaranteed Rate Bassmaster Elite at Pickwick Lake saw Chris Zaldain committing to the Wilson Dam tailrace. Zaldain’s dedication to the turbulent water showed where his best potential limits...
Swimming worms: To thump or squirm
Swimming a worm over and through shallow grass is a mainstay in Florida, and this ploy can draw strikes anywhere in the country where bass lurk in similar cover. The...
Tech Tip Thursday: Walking vs. popping frogs
In this Tech Tip Thursday, Gene Jensen (AKA Flukemaster) explains his approach to frog fishing and the 13 Fishing equipment he uses when throwing both popping and walking frogs.
Bobber stops and bass angling
There are some items in fishing that don’t cost a lot but can be very valuable. One example is bobber stops. I know … bass anglers don’t fish with bobbers. But...
Tackle Tip Tuesday: Huff’s flat worm rigging
For Tackle Tip Tuesday brought to you by Mercury Marine, Mike Huff shows you three ways to rig a Berkley Flat Worm. Three different scenarios where nose hooking, threading a...
Unlocking August’s dog days
The dog days of summer for anglers are a real thing in the South, and that dreadful period is really accentuated in August. We’re talking about those long periods when...
Late summer or early fall presentations
It won’t be long before the baitfish start moving into the creeks and shallows, if they haven’t already. The problem is that there are millions and millions of them for...
