Thursday, December 29, 2016

3 Old School Bass Fishing Lures that Still Work - World Fishing Network



3 Old School Bass Fishing Lures that Still Work - World Fishing Network: "These lures have been tested by time and millions of anglers; they still deserve to be part of your bass fishing arsenal today"



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Whopper Plopper Topwater: A Bass Fishing Game-changer - World Fishing Network



Whopper Plopper Topwater: A Bass Fishing Game-changer - World Fishing Network: "It's one of those baits that comes along every few years, taking the bass fishing industry by storm; if you question how popular the Whopper Plopper happens to be, just try to find one on the shelves at your local bait shop"



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Tips for Early Winter Topwater Bass Fishing Success - World Fishing Network



Tips for Early Winter Topwater Bass Fishing Success - World Fishing Network: "Topwaters for bass in early winter? Before you dismiss this as a crazy idea, listen to what pro bass angler Brent Chapman has to say on the subject; he has some pretty solid evidence that this time of year can produce some great surface action"



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Look for Vertical Structure, Vegetation When Bass Fishing This Winter - StAug News

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Look for Vertical Structure, Vegetation When Bass Fishing This Winter - StAug News: " James Niggemeyer’s “to do” list for winter bass fishing is a short one. The Yamaha Pro looks for vertical structure that changes the bottom depth; he checks that structure for possible vegetation cover and he slows his lure presentation. It’s a strategy that has served him well during his career as both a professional tournament angler as well as a guide on Lake Fork, Texas."



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Tuesday, December 27, 2016

Feather Your Fishing Lures for More Bites on Swimbaits, Jerkbaits and Topwaters - Wired2fish - Scout



Feather Your Fishing Lures for More Bites on Swimbaits, Jerkbaits and Topwaters - Wired2fish - Scout: "Fishing phenom Aaron Martens applies legendary pickiness to every aspect of his game and that includes the feathered trebles that often accent his bass fishing hard baits. For starters, the bass fishing pro from Alabama has tried multiple dressing materials, but he’s found that chicken feathers best suit his preference for density and action on a treble-hooked hard lure."



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Get my new book free 12/28 thru 12/30

BASS FISHING MINNESOTA: How and where to catch largemouth and smallmouth bass in Minnesota by [Pease, Steve]

Amazon.com: BASS FISHING MINNESOTA: How and where to catch largemouth and smallmouth bass in Minnesota eBook: Steve Pease: Kindle Store:



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Tuesday, December 20, 2016

My Panic Box | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Mike Iaconelli

My Panic Box | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "I'm often asked what I do when all else fails. When what you have been doing stops working. When a cold front hits. When the fish shut down. When just nothing is working out."



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One Trick for Short Striking Swimbait Bass - Wired2fish - Scout



One Trick for Short Striking Swimbait Bass - Wired2fish - Scout: "Russ Lane’s a big fan of slinging swimbaits when bass fishing for fun and for a living, but he knows attacking bass can pull back on the throttle moments before impact which leads to missed hookups with a swimbait. So, he devised a creative rigging method for his favorite swimbait, the Big Bite Baits BB Kicker for maximum appeal and grabbing power."



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Big bass on the flats at Everglades Holiday Park - Sun Sentinel



Big bass on the flats at Everglades Holiday Park - Sun Sentinel:



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Monday, December 19, 2016

Use Jigs to Catch More Bass - Kayak Fishing Blog

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Use Jigs to Catch More Bass - Kayak Fishing Blog: "Jig fishing is the go-to presentation for many bass anglers. Jigs are effective and easy to fish. Where I grew up in Louisiana, bumping a jig into a cypress tree trunk and letting it slide to the bottom is a staple of almost every angler. Jigs are versatile baits and can be fished in most situations and in most types of water. "



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Sunday, December 18, 2016

Scared To Death | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Greg Hackney is happy to be here!

Scared To Death | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "During the Bassmaster Classic I asked some provocative questions to over 20 Elite anglers. Most of my questions got a laugh, but some generated deep and serious thoughts. One of the first questions was, “Have you ever almost died?” The second question, “What’s the weirdest thing that has ever happened to you?” Inquiring minds want to know, right?"



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Choosing Winter Lures | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Winter fishing

Choosing Winter Lures | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "Setup story) Winter has its icy grips on the country. You and your buddy are out on the lake, at about 7:00 a.m. You tighten up the cord on your jacket as a chilling breeze blows by. As you crank the outboard on, you wonder what the bass will be hitting today. There are two spots you want to start off fishing - a nice cove filled with dead hydrilla, and a point that drops into 15 feet of water about 50 yards from the cove."



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Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Use Jigs to Catch More Bass - Kayak Fishing Blog

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Use Jigs to Catch More Bass - Kayak Fishing Blog: "Jig fishing is the go-to presentation for many bass anglers. Jigs are effective and easy to fish. Where I grew up in Louisiana, bumping a jig into a cypress tree trunk and letting it slide to the bottom is a staple of almost every angler. Jigs are versatile baits and can be fished in most situations and in most types of water."



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Tuesday, December 6, 2016

8 Tricks to Get More Distance with Baitcasting Fishing Reels - Wired2fish - Scout



8 Tricks to Get More Distance with Baitcasting Fishing Reels - Wired2fish - Scout: "Fishing with baitcasters definitely has advantages. More line capacity. Using heavier, thicker lines. Casting distance, as well, should be one of them. Many anglers, however, are not optimizing their reels and their technique to get the most casting distance when bass fishing with casting reels. More distance often equates to more time presenting a lure to fish. "



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Saturday, December 3, 2016

The Jig Is Up | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Jig fishing

The Jig Is Up | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "One of my favorite patterns is fishing laydowns over or near drop-offs. Bass love to congregate in the sunken branches and wait for their next meal to swim by. While I've been known to pitch a single-bladed Colorado spinnerbait, my bait of choice is a jig. Its compact size, coupled with a brush guard, allows me to easily work it around the branches and trunks... searching out the big ones!"



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