Bass Fishing
Picking the right spinnerbait
A spinnerbait is one of the most-effective lures when it comes to catching bass, but clearly not all spinnerbaits are created equal. […]
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Bass Fishing
Lay off spawners this month, Cajun Baby says
When April rolls around, Bassmaster Elite Series pro Cliff Crochet focuses on finding newly-hatched largemouth fry — so he can target the male fish guarding the brood swarm. […]
Bass Fishing
Load the boat with bass this month at Pickwick
You can load the boat at Pickwick Lake this month with bass, if you’re not too choosy about what type of bass you want to catch — largemouths, smallmouths and spots. […]
Bass Fishing
No post-spawn lull at Flint Creek
Late April can be a tough time when a lot of the big female largemouth bass have dropped their eggs and are in that dreaded transition from spawn to post- spawn, and anglers hit the lake expecting to battle “lockjaw.” […]
Bass Fishing
Top April bass lures
Walk into any tackle store to grab a few lures and the choices can be overwhelming. Racks are piled with all manner of baits that each manufacturer promises will catch more bass. […]
Bass Fishing
Flint Creek’s ‘Classic’ bass
Pardon the Petal Bass Club if its members are a little cocky this year.
Petal sits in the heart of South Mississippi, surrounded by good fishing holes but quite a fair distance from any major reservoir with a prestigious bass reputation. […]
Bass Fishing
Lipless crankbaits key to more March bass
Lipless baits and crankbaits like the Shad Rap have been favorite early spring baits among bass fishermen for years because they consistently produce fish. […]
Bass Fishing
Where to fish for prespawn bass
Before committing to their spawning areas, bass stage on perimeter cover like isolated cypress trees and outside grass points. […]
Bass Fishing
Adjust when bass fishing late-season cold fronts
Downsizing to a smaller jig, crankbait or jerkbait can make a difference drawing strikes from bass during cold-front conditions. […]
Bass Fishing
Downsize after a cool-down
Prespawn bass are fairly predictable; early spring weather, not so much. Nevertheless, anglers can still catch less aggressive prespawners after a late-season cold front. Understanding that fish still want to eat, your best move is to swap big and bold for smaller and subtle. […]
Bass Fishing
Rumble on the edge — Pro tips for prespawn bass fishing
Childbirth is one of life’s most-amazing moments.
But if you’ve ever been around a lady who’s closing in on D-day, you know you can count on a couple of behavioral points: moodiness and accelerated appetite. […]
Bass Fishing
Prespawn recon — Fishing tips to catch prespawn bass
It’s a time of great anticipation, great appetite and great opportunity. It’s the prespawn period, not exactly a great time to be a baitfish, but potentially one of the best to have a rod in your hand. […]