As we see the colder temperatures set in for the winter the bass will once again make some changes in their daily habits; the water temperatures will drop substantially forcing them to look for warmer […]
There is an old saying that goes something like this, “winter won’t kill you, but not being prepared for winter will”. In other words when it is -20 degrees outside and there is three feet […]
As we approach the colder winter months and I start looking for the winter bite, I get reminded why the upper river appeals to me for my winter search of bigger fish. My first reason […]
Whether you’re fishing in the Bassmaster Classic this month or on your favorite highland reservoir, Rapala® and Storm® crankbaits, Terminator® jigs and spinnerbaits, and Rapala Shadow Rap jerkbaits will put fish in the boat. Those […]
If you want to become a better jerkbait angler, here are 11 tips that will improve your success. Lesson #1: Down, down, down! – Some anglers have the tendency to fish jerkbaits by moving […]
Berkley’s Josh Bertrand Reveals His Top Winter Bass Patterns. Many bass fans stash their tackle in cold storage during the winter, but Berkley pro Josh Bertrand isn’t one of them. The savvy Arizona angler knows […]
My favorite saying giving to me by an old boss of mine many years ago in another life “fish where the fish are,” has never been so meaningful as it is in the winter time. […]
As we approach the end of the winter we will see a variety of changes in the weather; many days will be rainy and over cast, others will be bright, sunny and windy. The conditions […]
Dang, it’s cold outside! And as crazy as it might seem, we’re coming on the time of year when you have an excellent opportunity to catch some really big fish…especially in the reservoirs and coastal […]
Winter is big bass time of year and understanding their habits and regiments are a big part of finding those big females. While we all dream of that big bass it takes some studying of […]
The recent spate of rainy and somewhat dismal days sends many minds toward the grim reality that winter is here to stay. Sunless, dreary days with bouts of rain in December, January and February give […]
When the winter comes and your favorite bait is some sort of bladed jig the presentation changes to adapt to the winter conditions. If you’re fishing the late fall transition you will quickly see that […]
Let me start out by saying- I love this time of year! Other than having to get the leaf-blower out every other day to clear the driveway, and having to bundle up like young Randy […]
Berkley’s Josh Bertrand Reveals His Top Winter Bass Patterns. Many bass fans stash their tackle in cold storage during the winter, but Berkley pro Josh Bertrand isn’t one of them. The savvy Arizona angler knows […]
As the days get shorter and the temperatures begin to drop, it’s the time of the year that most anglers put away their rods and get ready for the hunting season. Truth be told, the […]
Picture the best fireworks display you’ve ever seen: Blast after thunderous blast, with a myriad of dazzling elements all competing for your attention. That’s kind of how it is with the fall bass gorge fest; […]
Ahhhh, October… The kids are back in school, the temperature is starting to drop along with the leaves on the trees. Oh who am I kidding? It was still close to 100 degrees on the […]
How do you pick the color of the lure? is the probably the top question new anglers ask. Do you pick the color of the lure based on the baitfish in the water? Or do […]
Warmer-than-normal winter temperatures have shuffled bass spawning schedules on many lakes throughout the country this spring, but Mark Davis has seen it before, and the veteran Yamaha Pro knows just how to approach the problem. […]
If there is one thing I have learned over the years is that none of us are experts. There are always things to learn from other people and your way is not the only way. […]
Old Town Canoes & Kayaks is proud to announce an exciting new video series called “Bass Fishing Friday” on Old Town’s Facebook page, a monthly kayak bass fishing video series hosted by BASS Elite pro […]
Admittedly, Jared Lintner’s favorite bass lures are big swimbaits – he once caught 11 and 12-pounders on back-to-back casts with one – but when fishing becomes more difficult, the Yamaha pro doesn’t hesitate to change […]
By most standards, Florida-based pro Bobby Lane would be among the last to say he enjoys fishing cold winter water, but just the opposite is true. The veteran Yamaha Pro has developed a two-lure approach […]
Story first report by devilslakend.com. After one year of careful planning and a commitment to his goal, Blake LaFleur finally caught THE fish he was targeting. The magic occurred the day before Valentine’s Day. He […]
Cold weather and cold water can’t hold diehard bass fisherman Ty Spade back. The tournament competitor and Smithwick ambassador lives in central Pennsylvania, where winter weather often clogs his favorite reservoirs with ice. Yet, he […]
My favorite saying giving to me by an old boss of mine many years ago in another life “fish where the fish are,” has never been so meaningful as it is in the winter time. […]
If you’re a brave soul and get out on the water a lot during the cold of winter you are greeted by what seems to be the devil of winter fisherman that being clear water. […]
Story by Billy “Hawkeye” Decoteau, For Z-Man Lures. Most bass anglers within the northeast have winterized and stowed their bass boats come November. Turning to woodland hunting grounds, the thought of pursuing Black Bass on […]
When the cold weather sets in I have a few favorites; baits that I have been using for many years and God willing for many more to come. The thing they all have in common […]
The bravest of hearts and determination is the only thing that can lead you to the right spot on a cold winter day; and even in North Alabama we can see winter time morning temperatures […]
Florida is a unique state when it comes to bass fishing, because our lakes for the most part are shaped like a shallow bowl, with very few having super deep holes and ledges. The exception […]
By Captain Mike Gerry. When you get in your boat in middle to late December on a cold winter fishing day you start to wonder where do I start? You look out over the lake […]
Link to this edition of ODU Magazine – https://www.odumagazine.com/Magazines/ODUOctoberFishing2016/ Call this fall edition of ODU Magazine a double barrel edition, with 130 pages of fishing and hunting coverage. Packed with 26 articles from open water […]
Of all the lures a bass fishermen can try when he’s fishing for cold water bass, floating jerkbaits don’t get a lot of attention. That’s fine, laughs Yamaha Pro Clark Reehm, who uses them all […]
By – Chip Leer, Fishing The WildSide. In rivers across the Midwest, smallmouth bass make a fall migration from their summer ranges to deep wintering holes in the main channel. Along the way, they […]
Bass tournament fishermen are famous for having “secret” lures they don’t tell anyone about, but Brandon Palaniuk’s secret lure is one that’s in virtually every angler’s tacklebox. The Yamaha Pro’s lure is a jerkbait, but […]
The best time to throw a Snag Proof Frog is everyday, according to central Florida bass angler Broc Foley. “It is all about risk and reward for me,” stated 36-year old Foley. “I can put […]
Winter is a great time to ditch the cold and visit a warm fishing destination. One of my favorite locations is Tampa Bay Florida. If you’re able to get away, here are a few quick […]
In Season 3 of our Project Z series, we give you a look inside the minds of our ProZ to see all the elements that go into catching a trophy bass. In our first video, […]
Successful fishing is all about adapting to the conditions you are faced with. It’s the same with tournament fishing, but then it becomes more about those who adapt the quickest, and who makes the best […]
Easing slowly through the hardwood river bottom, I froze mid-step. The bark of a scolding squirrel rang out from the treetops. Scanning the woods around me, I finally spotted him—halfway up a nearby white oak. […]
A common mistake some anglers make is thinking the world below the ice is static. The mistaken belief that nothing changes. We have all probably been lulled into a great bite where we set up […]
A slim 2 ounces separated winner Wesley Strader and his closest challenger, Cody Detweiler, in the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Southern Open on the Kissimmee Chain. Strader finished with a winning weight of 50 pounds, […]
The recent spate of rainy and somewhat dismal days sends many minds toward the grim reality that winter is here to stay. Sunless, dreary days with bouts of rain in December, January and February give […]
Central Florida’s winter weather pattern was setting up the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Southern Open for another heavyweight slugfest on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes Jan. 28-30. “It has been really warm, but then we […]
The Bass University is bringing bass fishing instruction classes to Orange, Texas this upcoming weekend, which are taught by six top professional B.A.S.S. anglers, including Bassmaster Elite Series anglers Mike Iaconelli, Todd Faircloth, and John […]
On many bodies of water during the summer, fall, and winter month’s bass and baitfish migrate to deep offshore structure in search of cooler or warmer waters. A few simple adjustments to your gear and […]
With many years of guiding and fishing for fun, I can tell you that the winter presents some difficult challenges that forces you to analysis what you’re doing on the water minute by minute and […]
As we move further into winter the one thing that is always a great part of the cold days of January and February is the pure fact that this is trophy time of year. The […]
Cold season is here and for some of us bass bites tend to slow down substantially. As the anticipation for spawning season builds, we can’t help but daydream about the upcoming spring days. Meanwhile, we […]
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