Bass Fishing
Frog tactics
For an angler, the frog offers a great search bait for covering lots of water and finding key staging areas for bass. […]
Articles by David A. Brown
Bass Fishing
Swimbaits key for prespawn success
These swimbaits will serve your bass plan well in the spring months. […]
Bass Fishing
Crank up crankbaits for the prespawn
Prespawn bass are moving and looking for food, so crankbaits allow you to effectively cover water to find the hot spots. […]
Bass Fishing
Throwdown in the slowdown — How to catch cold-water bass
Great tips from the pros on catching cold-water largemouth bass. […]
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Late night delight
Anyone fortunate enough to see the Delta’s offshore waters at night, knows the incredible vision of flood lights illuminating the many oil and gas platforms. The bright stuff is intended for human safety, but fish know how to leverage this bait-gathering influence to their benefit.
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Black magic
From short jokes to hand-me-downs that don’t quite fit, it’s tough being the smallest kid in the family.
Bass Fishing
Hooking it up – How to change hard bait hooks
You buy a bait, remove it from the packaging, tie it to your line and make a cast. Everything should work as expected, right? Yeah, that’s generally how it goes; and as long as you’re selecting reputable products, you should expect reasonable teamwork between the piece that attracts a fish and the piece(s) that make them regret their mistake.
Bass Fishing
Toledo Bend’s fall feeding frenzy
Days grow shorter; appetites grow larger. Water temperatures will be falling, but bass aggression is spiking. […]
Bass Fishing
Sling ‘em far
Whether they’re hot on the heels of fleeing baitfish or wise to your presence in clear water, fall bass can be hard to reach. That’s why long casts are golden in the fourth quarter.
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Mullet mayhem -Target mullet schools to catch more bull redfish
Everyone loves a parade, especially when it doubles as the buffet line. And that’s the deal with the major mullet movement that happens each fall-winter — it’s an all-out whack fest that’s as close to guaranteed fishing action as you’ll find.
Reproduction is the primary motivation and prespawn aggregations can be significant. The best part is that this parade’s duration — which roughly runs from October through March — offers multiple opportunities for redfish. […]
Bass Fishing
Tackle organization bolsters efficiency
Wherever you hunt largemouth bass, opportunities can rise and fall quickly, so preparation is paramount. An important element of your readiness is the organization of, and easy access to, your terminal tackle. Hooks, weights, swivels, etc. all need to remain conveniently reachable, lest you miss your chance.
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Pogy prudence
Prior to a recent mangrove snapper trip, Capt. Ross Montet loaded up with fresh pogies he cast-netted in the West Delta. He started in open water, but found he was chasing fast-moving schools that were outrunning his net in the 10- to 12-foot depths.