Bass Fishing
Bass bed fishing
For some bass anglers, sight fishing for bedding bass is the ultimate rush. Other anglers consider bed fishing unsportsmanlike, with some asserting it adversely affects bass abundance.
Bass Fishing
Bass Fishing
Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits’ YamaFrog
Christmas came early for one of the most-accomplished professional bass anglers in his era.
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
Calling Panther’s bass are asking for you
March is the prime month for catching big bass in Mississippi. Bass at Calling Panther Lake, near Crystal Springs, will be in prespawn, spawn and postspawn conditions. This relatively young lake has some trophy size, double-digit bass.
Bass Fishing
Brainard’s boat dock pattern nearly wins
When Jay Brainard figures his expenses for fishing the Bassmaster Central Open on Barnett Reservoir, boat gas won’t be a very big factor for the second place finisher. […]
Bass Fishing
Bishop’s winning way — swimming a lizard
It is a pattern nearly as old as Barnett Reservoir, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, swimming a lizard through shallow vegetation to catch pre-spawn bass.
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. […]
Bass Fishing
Ponds: Take a lizard for a swim
Bass pro Pete Ponds is a big fan of a particular March technique, the swimming lizard, which is no secret on Barnett Reservoir. […]