Jerkbait Fishing for Fall

By Scott Suggs
There are many ways to target bass during the late summer and the fall transition. Recently, I’ve been spending a lot of time acquainting myself with the Berkley Gulp! 5-inch Jerk Shad. While this bait isn’t the newest bait on the market, I’ve been trying to work it into my repertoire. During this [...]

Why Do Bass Hit Chartreuse Baits?

Question: Why Do Bass Hit Chartreuse Baits?
Answer: The fins of baitfish like bluegill look chartreuse when the sun hits them.
Have you ever looked at the array of colors of bass plugs and worms available to a fisherman? Walk into any sporting goods store and the walls are full of bright splashes of color ranging from [...]

Swimbaits Work in the South

By Tom Branch, Jr.

Lake Sidney Lanier has an abundance of big spotted bass that have discovered the benefits of eating lots of blue back herrings and some swimbaits that resemble a blue back herring. For a big bass, she can do quite well eating just a dozen blue back herring per month. Using this knowledge, [...]

Casting In Away From The Bank

By Skeet Reese
To watch the average bass tournament, often the outcome is so often decided on who finds the best stretch of bank. But what happens when the shallow bite isn’t there? Where do you go when the fish have closed the bank?
These days, I see lots of anglers – good anglers – who are [...]

Boyd Duckett On Fishing Luck

Do Bass Pros Depend On Fishing Luck?
From Boyd Duckett
There’s no luck involved in being consistently good

There’s one thing about competitive fishing that a
lot of people don’t get. It’s a simple idea that probably seems logical to people not involved in our sport – but the idea is wrong.
The misconception I’m talking about is that there’s [...]

How To Save Gas and Keep Fishing

There are many ways you can save gas and keep fishing. Don’t let the high cost of gas keep you from going fishing.
Fish Close To Home
Plan your fishing trips so you don’t have to drive far. Do some research on local ponds, rivers and lakes you can fish. Check with local bait and tackle stores [...]