Bass Fishing
Peg it and Flip it
Denny Brauer, possibly the most-accomplished flipper in all of bass fishing, knows that preventing his sinker from sliding up his line enhances precision by keeping that weight centered over the bait.[…]
Bass Fishing
Bass Fishing
Two-way conversation
Inevitably, every bait wears out its welcome at some point. But rather than completely shifting to another scenario, chatterbait anglers can often extend their bite — and adapt to changing conditions — by pairing their bladed package with the similar, yet more-subtle swim jig.[…]
Bass Fishing
Innovative head design
When Strike King introduced its Rage Blade last year, it redefined the vibe jig category with a weighted blade rather than a traditional lead or tungsten jig head.[…]
Bass Fishing
What’s new at D’Arbonne for 2014?
“This year has brought us something in our area that we haven’t had in years,” Mark Prices. “We had a long, cold winter followed by a normal spring.[…]
Bass Fishing
Lake D’Arbonne details
If you aren’t familiar with the details of making a trip to Lake D’Arbonne, no problem. The lake is located on the west side of Farmerville and is easily accessible from Monroe on Highway 165 North from West Monroe via Highway 15 or from Ruston on Highway 33.[…]
Bass Fishing
Pro shares crankbait secrets
With the bass spawn wrapping up and fish transitioning, crankbaits are about to become more important parts of anglers’ arsenals.[…]
Bass Fishing
Texas anglers take two big bass at Toledo Bend
Two Lone Star State anglers landed bass as big as Texas at Toledo Bend last month.[…]
Bass Fishing
Three Louisiana fishing holes make Bassmaster’s Top 100 list
Each year the folks at Bassmaster Magazine rank the Top 100 bass-fishing destinations in the country, and this year three Louisiana waters made the cut.[…]
Bass Fishing
Natchitoches angler catches 10.65-pounder at Toledo Bend
Buzz Dranguet and his fishing partner Jimmy Mitchell didn’t plan on keeping any bass last Friday at Toledo Bend, but that was before they landed a lunker in the Six Mile area.[…]
Bass Fishing
Cajun Baby finishes 12th at Bassmaster Elite stop on Toledo Bend
A great week of fishing shallow points and pockets on the outer edges of the main lake at Toledo Bend couldn’t have come at a better time for Bassmaster Elite Series pro Cliff Crochet.[…]
Bass Fishing
The Cajun Baby makes the Top 12 at Toledo Bend
Pierre Part’s Bassmaster Elite Series pro Cliff Crochet turned in a 5-fish sack weighing a hefty 20-6 Saturday afternoon to qualify for the Top 12 and a chance to win the Evan Williams Bourbon Bassmaster stop at Toledo Bend on Sunday. […]
Bass Fishing
Two Louisiana anglers make Top 50 at Bassmaster Elite on Toledo Bend
Two of the three Louisiana Bassmaster Elite Series pros advanced to the Top 50 in the Evan Williams Bourbon Bassmaster Elite event at Toledo Bend.[…]
Bass Fishing
Louisiana’s Bassmaster Elite pros after Day 1 at Toledo Bend
Two of the three Louisiana Bassmaster Elite Series pros are in good shape after Day 1 at the Evan Williams Bourbon Bassmaster Elite at Toledo Bend.[…]
Bass Fishing
Flipping out
Traffic, taxes, vending machines that take our money but withhold the candy bar — life’s full of irritations and aggravations that prompt the occasional flip-out.[…]
Bass Fishing
Chatter box — How to use vibe jigs to catch more bass
This is not subtle. It’s not finesse. But it’s one of bass fishing’s bolder, attention-craving baits.[…]
Bass Fishing
Angler’s Choice — Expert tips for Lake D’Arbonne bass fishing
The bass spawn is over on Lake D’Arbonne, so put up your rods and reels, pack up those lures and catch up on your honey-do list.[…]