Bass Fishing
Tackle the task
When it comes to fishing lures, the tool is only as effective as its delivery system. That’s why DeFoe takes great care in selecting the right tackle for his balsa crankbaits.[…]
Bass Fishing
Bass Fishing
Tools and tactics
Swapping hooks is not a complicated process, but a little know-how facilitates the task. Invariably, the biggest challenge is flexing the split ring enough to remove and add a hook.[…]
Bass Fishing
Delta Lures’ buzzbaits
“Hey, can I borrow one of those?”
Accomplished Helena, Ark. bass angler Derward Mauldin has heard that question many times before in his boat when he’s fishing with a Delta Lures buzzbait during tournament action in Arkansas, Mississippi or Louisiana. It’s perhaps the ultimate compliment, or endorsement if you will, for any artificial lure manufacturer who puts a product on the market.[…]
Bass Fishing
Slow dove hunts prompt fishing trip
Fishing has been around a long time. Heck, several of the disciples were fishermen prior to becoming Fishers of Men. […]
Bass Fishing
Bettin’ on balsa – Benefits of balsa crankbaits to catch bass
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Ott DeFoe is a product of his environment, and a particular aspect of those positive influences from his East Tennessee youth prove advantageous across southern waters. […]
Bass Fishing
Low Atchafalaya River means Basin bass biting
When the north winds blow and bring a chill to South Central Louisiana, or the tide moves, the lower end of the nation’s last great overflow swamp becomes a top bass fishing destination.[…]
Bass Fishing
Positive turn for Toledo Bend
That November days will be the time to catch Toledo Bend bass — in both quantity and quality — is a no-brainer.
And it can’t come soon enough.[…]
Bass Fishing
Slow down for bass on Lake D’Arbonne
You probably won’t be able to catch a 10-pounder off the dock like Brennen Ramsey, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take advantage of the fall largemouth bass bite on Lake D’Arbonne this month.[…]
Bass Fishing
Carolina concepts
It’s rarely the first choice for modern anglers boasting tackle bags full of the latest-and-greatest, but it’s always a good idea to keep a Carolina rig handy. Now, the slow drag may seem askew compared to more active presentations common to the fall season.[…]
Bass Fishing
Tail gunner
Spinnerbaits are one of the most productive baits you can throw during the fall feeding frenzy, as the big profile and flashing blades do a good job of attracting attention and fooling hungry bass into thinking they’ve cornered a mouthful of shad.[…]
Bass Fishing
The Mag 12 Buzz Worm
That two different professional anglers can fish a new 12-inch worm completely differently — with both catching solid numbers of quality bass — is a testament to the new Mag 12 Buzz Worm from Mister Twister. […]
Bass Fishing
Drawdown means more bass for Lake Claiborne anglers
Lake Claiborne near Homer might be on a diet — but the largemouth bass there are about to pig out on the 6,400-acre reservoir.[…]
Bass Fishing
Take advantage of less pressure at Toledo Bend
October bass fishing can’t come soon enough for me — and I’m sure the same can be said for hundreds of other anglers who fish Toledo Bend.[…]
Bass Fishing
‘Digging’ the ditches
It’s possibly the most oversimplified stage of a bass’ annual schedule, but get to know the fall feeding migrations and you’ll see there’s actually a considerable amount of strategy required to achieve consistency.[…]
Bass Fishing
All about that bait
Bass are not terribly complicated creatures to begin with — and in the fall of the year, they become even easier to figure out. […]
Bass Fishing
Venice bass fishing on fire, angler says
Damein Clements is a die-hard bass angler, but he had never been to Venice until he and buddy Caleb Sumrall launched there last weekend to scout for a tournament.[…]