Bass Fishing
Take a shot at summer bass
‘Shoot’ your bait back into the dark recesses under a dock, and you’ll get more looks from hungry bass that dig the shade. […]
Articles by David A. Brown
Bass Fishing
Go off(shore) for summer bass
The premise “one-size-fits-all” rarely fits in the bass-fishing scene, and it most certainly isn’t the case for summer, offshore pursuits. […]
Features
Sting the king
Lean, mean biting machines, king mackerel pack a mouthful of sharp teeth that’ll make short work of monofilament or even fluorocarbon line. These fish are also notorious for snipping baits in half and missing single hook-rigs. A double dose of frustration, to be sure, but this worthy opponent can be beaten — with the right equipment.
Bass Fishing
Dazzle ‘em with the Damiki rig
Bass anglers know that few scenarios rival the hair-pulling frustration of suspended fish. Maybe it’s largemouth fleeing heavy fishing pressure on their offshore humps and contour breaks; or perhaps we’re talking about spotted bass suspending in open water because they enjoy being difficult. […]
Bass Fishing
Small bait … big results – How to use a finesse jig to catch more bass
When you ask a specialist to design a tool, they’ll likely give you a prototype with the details that matter most. That’s what Bassmaster Elite Series pro David Walker did for Z-Man when he designed the Cross EyeZ Power Finesse Jig. […]
Bass Fishing
Keep track of what’s under the boat
Bass pro Gary Klein said you can’t overstate the importance of understanding the fish’s realm. […]
Bass Fishing
Punch your ticket for the bass buffet
This winter has been a butt-kicker, but Pete Ponds isn’t worried. For one thing, the bass pro from Madison has plenty of warm clothing, and he’s thinking that recent weather patterns will produce more opportunities to catch fish during the seasonal transition period known as the prespawn. […]
Bass Fishing
Grubs on umbrella rigs
Discussions of grubs cannot exclude their group presentation on the umbrella rig. Although banned in Bassmaster Elite and FLW Tour competition, the multi-armed “egg beaters” remain a vital tool for bass anglers from fall through early spring. […]
Bass Fishing
Great with grubs — Bass-fishing tips for grubs
Grubs aren’t flashy, and they’re not in vogue right now. But they downright catch bass, and this month is prime time for the versatile lures. […]
Bass Fishing
The right outfit
Bass pro John Crews is so exacting with his drop-shot tackle that he helped Cashion Rods design one to his specifications. […]
Bass Fishing
Drop by design — The ins and outs of dropshotting for bass
Dropshotting might seem simple, but understanding how to make small adjustments to match specific situations can put more bass in the boat. Here are the pros’ tips. […]
Bass Fishing
Tools and tactics
Swapping hooks is not a complicated process, but a little know-how facilitates the task. Invariably, the biggest challenge is flexing the split ring enough to remove and add a hook. […]