Ott DeFoe is almost always in the hunt for locking up a Bassmaster Classic qualification since he made his debut on the Bassmaster Elite Series several years ago. This Tennessee toad hunter is as…
Kevin VanDam (KVD) is to bass fishing as America is to apple pie and baseball. So for the upcoming summer months, who better to chat about fishing for bass in natural lakes during the toasty time of…
Oh yeah, it's time to get your bassy little buddies all fired up and ready to play this summer. Nothing like rippin' lips and getting your fishing rod bent to intensify the summer heat.
The old…
Ish Monroe has several pro fishing wins under his belt. He's known for pursuing big bass and going for the win every time he's competing. So, during the summer, what is Ish's go-to lure to start his…
From bluefish to mackerel, kings to 'cudas—not to mention pike and muskie in fresh water—toothy species have a special allure. They also require specialized terminal tackle for consistent victory.…
There are many easier ways to catch inshore fish like sea trout, reds, snook and stripers, but there are no more satisfying ways than fishing with a flyrod. The challenge of making the perfect cast,…
Summertime is fun time across most of the bass fishing world. Our favorite piscine foes are active and we can fling and sling a variety of lures at them to tempt them to play with us.
Since fun is…
The jig is up for Rapala pro Randall Tharp. Thought a nod to a verse from a Styx song might brighten your day. Now, let's focus on flippin's sticks instead. Bassmaster Elite Series pro Tharp, who is…
Boy oh boy, it's gotta be 20-years plus since the Gary Yamamoto Senko made its debut on the bass fishing scene. Since then, there've been zillions of copies, some good (think Yum Dinger), some eh,…
Step 1: Choosing the Right Bait
Berkley Flicker Shad Crankbaits
As with any technique, there is a process, choosing the fishing bait is the first step. You need to ask yourself: What is the main…
If you’re a devoted trout fly fisherman, you’ll probably carry a vest chock full of flies when you hit the streams this spring. But sometimes that just complicates matters and makes choosing the best…
Sometimes what is old can be made new again, and such is the tale of the Carolina-Rig. Despite being directly responsible for countless fishing tournament wins and trophy bass brought to the boat,…
