When trying to imitate a wounded shad, there are very few presentations better than jerkbait fishing. Typically the jerkbait is thought of as a winter and early springtime bait, and while it does…
As my first day of fishing Bonaire transitioned into afternoon, I found myself wading the shallow waters of a wonderland that felt unmatched by any other destination. The 180-degree arc in front of…
Night fishing for bass can be a truly exhilarating experience. The strike, headshakes and tail walking — sensations to behold during daylight hours — are even more pronounced and magnified when the…
With fall on its way and the water cooling down, I like to head to the river where walleyes and saugers will be strapping on the feedbag. One of my favorite presentations is pitching a light jig…
Fall is an amazing time to target crappie. Fish are often active and feeding, but this doesn't necessarily mean that hits will be rod-jarring. Part of the challenge and fun of crappie fishing is that…
Every angler searches for the foolproof pattern: something reliable that consistently produces fish. In the sport of bass fishing, this is a very elusive thing to find. Fish are constantly on the…
When it comes to fishing plastic worms, craws or lizards, a weight is necessary to get your presentation down to the level of the fish, and smack dab in their strike zone. Unless specifically…
Autumn is a great time to target walleye. Generally speaking, fish are active and big ones are prowling and eager to eat. I have many top tactics for this time of year, one of which is casting a 5-…
When the bass bite starts to cool down in autumn's chilling waters, the answer is often right behind you. Fishing crankbaits from deep to shallow provides a different look, and one that keeps the…
Chasing crappie is one of my favorite autumn activities. Fish stack-up and are willing biters, most days anyways. There are many reliable tactics that work this time of year, but a spoon is tough to…
Just because you are not a fly fisherman it does not mean that you cannot chase salmon as they make their way up the rivers in fall. Casting spinners can be a potent lure for fishing salmon, trout…
What's the toughest time of year to catch crappie? Survey your buddies who fish year-round and chances are good you'll find them in total agreement: finding and catching America's favorite panfish is…
