Bass Fishing
Spoons get bass biting in the cold
With cold water dictating a lot of what bass fishermen do in January, there’s one lure that can be counted on for plenty of bites: a jigging spoon. […]
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Bridge tactics to catch more bass
There can be more than initially meets the eye when it comes to bridge fishing. Consider these points when fishing. […]
Bass Fishing
Black Lake yields 13.1-pound monster bass
Back in 2006, Ron Dyes hauled in a Black Lake record bass that tipped the scales at 13.5 pounds, and while the popular lake is known for quality bass, double-digit fish have been few and far between. […]
Bass Fishing
How to pick the best creek to fish
Bass fishermen know that fall means going back in creeks to find fish that are mirroring the movements of baitfish. So how is it that on most reservoirs in the south, one or two creeks stand out in October and November as the places to be? […]
Bass Fishing
Fall lunkers like grass
Shorter days and sliding water temperatures tell bass it’s belly packing time and a great many will move up from summer depths. […]
Bass Fishing
7 bass-fishing mistakes to avoid
What separates the bass pros from the weekend warriors who feel lucky to bang out a few bites? Here are some thoughts from touring pros. […]
Bass Fishing
DeRidder angler catches 11.29-pound monster at Toledo Bend
Make no mistake about it, DeRidder’s Kevin Slaydon was definitely feeling the heat to catch at least a 10-pound bass on Toledo Bend. […]
Bass Fishing
Grass game plan — Pro tactics for fishing vegetation for bass
Every bass angler knows vegetation attracts their prey, but what do you do when faced with miles of salad? These pros tell you how to focus your efforts. […]
Bass Fishing
Texas angler catches big bass near Buck Creek on Toledo Bend
After 39 years of dutifully fishing the spawn at Toledo Bend, Dennis Elmore finally scored the bass of a lifetime. […]
Bass Fishing
DeRidder angler catches 10-pounder near South Toledo Bend State Park
On Saturday afternoon, March 8, three hometown buddies from DeRidder decided to fish Toledo Bend’s southern waters. […]
Bass Fishing
Apparent bass tournament cheating attempt discovered at Lake Fausse Pointe
A cage, or basket, of big, live bass was discovered in Lake Fausse Pointe’s Sandy Cove the week before the Children’s Hospital Bass Classic held March 1 out of Doiron’s Landing, Stephensville. […]
Bass Fishing
Many angler lands third 10-pounder, joins Toledo Bend Lake Association’s Elite Lunker Club
Longtime Many resident Bob Laroux hooked his third 10-pound-plus bass at Toledo Bend in Housen Bayou last week, becoming the newest member of the Lake Association’s Elite Lunker Club. […]
Bass Fishing
Leesville angler catches 11-pounder at Toledo Bend
On Jan. 12, Leesville’s Robert Craft Jr. and his brother Jason motored out of South Toledo Bend State Park to fish some very cold waters.
Bass Fishing
Where to fish for prespawn bass
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Cliff Crochet described the prespawn zone as those major stopping points bass utilize before heading into their spawning areas. It’s difficult, he said, to define a specific depth because the range varies by location and habitat. […]
Bass Fishing
Adjust when bass fishing late-season cold fronts
When late-season cold fronts put prespawners in a foul mood, just remember that, despite the interruptive nature of a temperature drop and the dreaded bluebird post-front day, the fish still want to eat. […]
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. […]