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6 Key Tips & Baits for Topwater Bass Fishing
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Many experienced or seasoned bass anglers will tell you that there is a special thrill that comes with watching a bass…
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Both for professional bass anglers and those who engage in crankbait fishing for recreational purposes, summertime is…
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If you haven't been night fishing in a while, you need to try bass fishing at night from now until September. It doesn…
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How to Have Jerkbaiting Success All Year Round
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In the right conditions, jerkbaiting can help you land big bass. Most anglers take their jerkbaits out of the boat…
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Bring on the Pre-Spawn!
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Well, it’s March, and the lakes around you should be warming up, unless you are in the far North (you guys keep…
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One-Two Punch for Wintertime Suspended Bass
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It’s mid- to late winter for most of us around the United States. Those of you who live close to the oceans, or in the…
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Winter is here in the South! Most people are hunkered down in the warmth of their homes, but you’ll still find me and…
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October through November in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex marks the beginning of some very unique fishing…
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