Inshore Fishing
When to go to the Chandeleur Islands
The best time to fish the Chandeleurs depends on who you ask.
Capt. Bobby Lewis said he prefers April through May and September through October. […]
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Freshwater Fishing
B’n’M Poles unveils new catfish rods
Widely known as a leader in the crappie- and panfish-fishing rod industry, West Point-based B’n’M Poles unveiled a new line of exclusive cat fishing rods earlier this year. […]
Bass Fishing
Steve Grace’s top Columbia Lake tips, techniques
Vegetation is the key to success on this lake, Steve Grace said. […]
Freshwater Fishing
How to snell a hook
Fishing for trophy blue and flathead catfish around structure is tough on your terminal tackle. Break-offs are pretty frequent, requiring anglers to retie leaders and hooks. […]
Bass Fishing
Cooking striped and hybrid bass
One reason why stripers and hybrids have been slow to catch on with more fishermen is that people consider them poor table fare. […]
Bass Fishing
Hop to it
Is there anything more dazzling, spectacular or spellbinding in the bass fishing world than a big mossback monster blowing up on a topwater frog? It’s kind of like fishing’s Jack in the Box — can you hear that tune in your head? Da-da, da-da, da-da-da-da-da (“Pop Goes the Weasel,” if you need to Google it). […]
Bass Fishing
Swimming plastics
Streamlined swimbaits like the Berkley Havoc Grass Pig, Reaction Innovations Skinny Dipper, Yum Lil’ Suzee and Yamamoto Swim Senko offer a lot of versatility for grass fishing. […]
Bass Fishing
Spin cycle
Combining flash, vibration and a large profile, spinnerbaits should always remain an active part of the grass angler’s lineup. […]
Bass Fishing
Heavy handed
Similar to the jig approach, but tailored for reaching deeper into the slop, punching enables anglers to scare up some mean grass action. […]
Bass Fishing
The jig is up
Hackney’s approach for warm-season grass jigging is all about forcing the issue: He’ll flip the ¾-ounce version of his signature Strike King Hack Attack jig with either a Rage Craw or Twin Tail Menace Grub trailer, targeting those edges, points and gaps where fish will be looking for easy meals that don’t require much effort. […]
Bass Fishing
Getting cranky
Now, tossing a hard bait with two exposed trebles into the middle of a topped-out hydrilla bed is little more than an exercise in futility. […]
Bass Fishing
Guided through the grass
At the Bassmaster Classic in Tulsa, Okla., the Fan Expo saw TWA Sports introduce an interesting new product with strong potential to benefit anglers fishing grassy areas. […]