How-To
Jordon turns up the heat
The Texas pro has proved that fishing in the dead of summer can be extremely rewarding. You just have to get a little sweaty.
How-To
Smallmouth like wood, too
I’ve been fishing several nights a week since I got back from vacation. You know about my messing around with the float-and-fly technique. What you may not know is that, once again, I’m finding a lot of good smallmouth on deep wood.
Gear
Jointed Shallow Shad Rap
According to Rapala, this bait perfectly mimics a wounded, struggling baitfish as it hobbles along in shallow water or on the surface.
Mercer runs half marathon
Dave Mercer's 90-pound weight loss has so far led him to compete in his first half marathon. But what was he thinking about when he finished? Going fishing!
Gear
Bigger baitcast spools matter, too
Faster doesn’t always mean better when choosing a baitcast reel.
Dare to fail!
I have been writing this blog for a year now, and hopefully you have enjoyed it as much as I have. I have tried to relay a positive message to...
Gear
Tips for mid-season boat maintenance
It’s the first of August. That means it’s time to do a little mid-season maintenance on your rig.
Doves and a bad day on Falcon
Like I said last week, I was down at Falcon Lake this past weekend, and it was a little disappointing. Now, catching a 9-pounder is never disappointing, but Falcon just isn’t the same lake that it usually is since it’s been nearly 40 feet low.
How-To
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.
