Thursday, December 20, 2012

Unlocking Bass | Bassmaster

Unlocking Bass | Bassmaster: "There may not be a more effective lure than a jerkbait for catching bass in cold water."

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Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Four Ways to Fish a Zoom Ultravibe Speed Worm

Four Ways to Fish a Zoom Ultravibe Speed Worm: "You’ve been on a dynamite soft plastic bite on your local fishery for the past few weeks. You have it dialed in and you know exactly what the fish want and how they want it presented. You’ve been thinking about Saturday all week, because the recent stable weather is indicative of another productive weekend of fishing. "

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Not Just Fishing Attractants - General Bass Fishing Forum - Bass Fishing Forums

Not Just Fishing Attractants - General Bass Fishing Forum - Bass Fishing Forums: "As many of you know, MegaStrike makes one of, if not the, best fishing attractants on the market.  Owner Bobby Uhrig, goes above and beyond to make sure the demands of us anglers are fulfilled.  His products are some of the most innovative out there:"

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Tube Baits Explained | How To Rig A Tube Bait | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Tube Baits Explained | How To Rig A Tube Bait | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "Tournament fishing tips, that's what this column is about. I usually write about your mental state and how to approach your next tournament. While I feel strongly that your confidence and positive attitude is still the best thing to have in your "tackle box," a few good lures will still come in handy."

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Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Huge Largemouth Bass Caught In Texas

Huge Largemouth Bass Caught In Texas: "Gary Sims of Gunter, Texas, caught Toyota ShareLunker 538 from Lake Fork December 12. The bass weighed 15.02 pounds and was held for pickup at Oak Ridge Marina, an official Toyota ShareLunker weigh and holding station."

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Record Striped Bass Caught While Surf Fishing

Record Striped Bass Caught While Surf Fishing: "As of Dec. 8, Delaware has a new state record holder for the largest striped bass landed in Delaware waters. Ben Smith of Bryn Mar, Pa., was fishing in the surf at Delaware Seashore State Park on Saturday when he reeled in a 52-pound striped bass measuring 51 inches long and 30 inches in girth."

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Winter Bass Fishing Lures, Tips and Tactics

Winter Bass Fishing Lures, Tips and Tactics: " How important is retrieve speed in cold water? Some anglers may tell you that they fish just as fast in winter as they do in spring. However, most successful cold water anglers will tell you that slowing down the presentation is the best. Biologist and experienced anglers agree that bass will not chase a lure in water much colder than 50 degrees. An exception to this would be after bass move up shallow after a few warm days, and after a front has brought warm rain. As a rule of thumb it is best to slow down your presentation during the winter months.  "

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Bass Fishing in the White Stuff

Bass Fishing in the White Stuff: "I have never heard bass anglers in my area actually sing these lyrics of a popular Christmas song, but I could understand if they did."

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Monday, December 17, 2012

Tips and Tricks - Learn From The Best

Tips and Tricks - Learn From The Best: "In a clear water environment, especially calm, clear water, the surface has a mirror effect and light color spinnerbait have the tendency to blend in with it, making it somewhat more difficult for bass below to actually see the lure.  Most spinnerbait anglers fish these baits above the fish and this alone can create short strikes, and making it more difficult for the bass to zero in, for a clean hit - I personally do much better on darker colors that silhouette against the sky - - Even in choppy water this is critical, unless the lure is fish somewhat deeper and even better when low light condition exist."

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Sunday, December 16, 2012

Use Berkley Twitchtail Minnows When the Temperature Drops | Outdoor Life

Use Berkley Twitchtail Minnows When the Temperature Drops | Outdoor Life: "When the mercury begins to drop and waters turn chilly, fish begin to lose their appetite for the aggressive bite and nose down for deep water. Finding the right "go-to" baits becomes critical when conditions turn cold, and versatility plays a factor if you want to consistently put fish in the box."

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