There often comes a question every angler faces when out fishing: Should I stay or should I try elsewhere? Several factors determine what is the right decision to make on the water: 1. What stage are the bass in (pre-spawn, post-spawn, summer, or fall feed)? 2. What is the main forage the bass are feeding on? 3. What …
Skirted Jigs: A Go-To in Almost Any Water Conditions If I had to choose one lure that offered the best chance of success no matter the season no matter the water conditions it would be the jig and trailer. From early spring, throughout the summer into the late fall, the jig, either swimming style or …
When to Be More Versatile While Fishing Have you ever gone out fishing and got dialed in a bite that made that day one of your most memorable days of fishing? I think if you have fished long enough, we have all hit that magic fishing time. The real question is, “what do you do …
Tips For Using Swimbaits Year-Round to Catch More Bass As an all-season imitator of bait fish big and small, there’s no wrong time of year to throw a swimbait. However, the smaller paddle tail swimbaits in early spring and late fall really excel at getting bites. You won’t find me out fishing places like St. …
Marshall University’s Chase Sansom regularly finds himself fishing some of the top lakes in the eastern United States. Recently, he and a partner tackled Kentucky’s famed Dale Hollow Lake in search of some big bass! Many anglers-in-the-know recognize Dale Hollow as one of the best fishing lakes in Kentucky. It is not only home to …
The Rebel Crawfish has gained a lot of hype in recent years. Reviews and commercials have shown it to be a highly effective shallow-running crankbait. But is it worth the hype? I recently gave it a shot recently and fished it in a variety of locations. No surprises here: I’m impressed! Here’s why: While some …