Facts About Swim Baits by
Mike Gerry (10/17/2009)
Some ideas on choosing a swim bait. What I don't like! Over the last couple of years, the big new addition to most bass fisherman's tackle box is the addition of swim baits.
The Advantage of Fishing Around Bridges by
Mike Gerry (10/11/2009)
Some things to remember when fishing around bridges! One of the most forgotten places that most folks run bye every day in their boats are the bridges that pass under highways to the back end of creeks from one end of the lake to the other.
Drop Shot Basics - Fishing Techniques - Updated by
Joe Joslin (09/25/2009)
The most often question I receive concerning fishing techniques as a guide and outdoor writer concerns drop-shot. This article contains the basics of how I approach drop shot patterns as a guide on Toledo and sam rayburn.
Drop Shot basics by
Joe Joslin (09/24/2009)
Drop Shot techniques have been around for several years but it still is my number one question from readers and guide clients. Here are some of my basic methods as I use them on Toledo Bend and sam Rayburn which have an abundance of clear, deep water...a must for serious dropshot patterns.
The Rat Bite by
Mike Gerry (09/20/2009)
Some ideas on hopw to be an effective rat or frog fisherman. Things you just have to do!
The Strggling Fishing Industry by
Mike Gerry (08/15/2009)
Some thoughts and ideas on todays fishing industry. As we appear to be in the thick of the tough times, I thought I would try to help those of you who are frustrated with fishing industry understand as I see it what the fishing industry is going through.
Getting Big Bass on Top Water by
Mike Laubscher (08/13/2009)
Bass are greedy predators that like to sit in ambush and wait for their prey. A greedy hungry Bass will eat just about anything and will swallow prey up to ¾ of his own size without any regrets.
Fishing Lipless Crank Baits by
Mike Laubscher (08/13/2009)
I have seen many lipless cranks in many tackle boxes that have never been used, the reason I think is that people buy them and do not know how to fish them and when they try them they get snagged.
Drop Shotting for Bass by
Mike Laubscher (08/13/2009)
Drop Shot for Bass also known as Down Shot or Under Shot was a finesse fishing technique brought to the US by Bass anglers from Japan, and this new style of fishing is becoming a popular way to fish for Bass in South Africa.
Think like a Bass Part 1- Bass Behaviour by
Mike Laubscher (08/13/2009)
Many an eager fisherman's approach to fishing is to simply chuck his lure out there and hope to catch a fish, and it is thought that catching a fish or even a big one is luck. I call this "chuck & hope", and it is my belief that whilst one can get a lucky fish, it was only because unknowingly you put the right lure in the right place at the right time and in the right way.
Hunting Bass With Hard Plastic Jerk Baits by
Mike Laubscher (08/13/2009)
Fishing Jerk Baits is one of my favourite ways to target Bass, especially during the spawning season which will be upon us soon. With Jerk Baits you can target Bass all year round and expect to get some awesome Bass during the pre spawn, spawn and post spawn.
The Money Spot by
Tod Costello (08/11/2009)
I have found a spot on one of my local lakes that catch big bass, 3 big bass in 4 days.
Central Texas Power plant Lakes by
Bo Berry (07/29/2009)
Central Texas power plant lakes. lake Bastrop and Fayette county. The heat is on, you know, the dog days of summer. The sweltering sweat box, the melt down, however you say it, it's hot here in Texas...
Stroking a Jig by
Mike Gerry (07/26/2009)
Some new and innovative ways to fish a jig, its working! Over the past several years there is a technique that has developed from the use of spinner baits, spoons and the like, that has become known as stroking!