by Thomas Brzezinski I had the opportunity to fish with Dave McKenna from Douglas Outdoors and try out some of their bass fishing rods for the first time. We took the day to fish in Lake Mohawk of Sparta NJ a 800 acre private lake filled with largemouth, smallmouth, pickerel and hybrid striped bass. […]
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3 Forgotten Hard Baits for Fall Bass
Credit WiredtoFish.com By Luke Stoner Fall bass fishing is synonymous with power fishing: Topwaters, crankbaits and spinnerbaits will be many anglers’ first choice throughout the season. While these are certainly suitable options, there are several other lures that’ll help you catch bass this fall. Thinking outside the box and opting for these overlooked hard baits […]
Alabama Rig Fishing 101 – How To Rig And Fish The Multi-Wire Phenomenon
Over the years, there have been a number of techniques or lures that take the bassing world by storm. In the late 80’s, it was the Sluggo, in the 90’s it was the Senko, followed in the new millennium by the Chatterbait and the drop shot. During each such rage, initial dominant tournament catches spurred […]
Lipless rattling lures often overlooked in winter
Keith Urban’s “’Til Summer Comes Around” blared through the Tundra’s speakers as we passed leafless pecan trees and whitetail meadows frozen in winter’s lifeless shades of gray and brown on a 39-degree Super Bowl Sunday morning in early February. My buddy hollered a reminder to grab a pack of hand warmers stored in the truck’s […]
Everything Smallmouth
- Early Spring River Smallmouth FishingAfter a long and dreary winter, many anglers can’t wait for spring to arrive, bringing warmer weather and active fish. But early spring fishing for smallmouth bass can be challenging, with high water levels and strong currents making it difficult to find and catch fish. However, with the right tactics and techniques, early spring smallmouth […]
- 7 Tips for Early Spring Smallmouth Bass Fishing7 Tips for Early Spring Smallmouth Bass Fishing Wait for the Right Weather: Look for sunny weather that lasts for at least two or three consecutive days. This will warm up the water by 5° or more, making the smallmouth bass more active and hungry. Find the Right Locations: In early spring, smallmouth bass are […]
- Winter River Smallmouth Bass FishingFishing for smallmouth bass in winter can be a challenging but also extremely exciting experience. These badass fish are known for their aggressive strikes and powerful fights, making them a favorite among anglers. In winter, their behavior changes, but if you have the patience, you might just land a monster. Winter is a great time […]
- Smallmouth Bass Gets Rekt By OspreyOne of my favorite things about smallmouth bass fishing, especially on rivers, is enjoying the sites and sounds of the outdoors. Sometimes it gets rough out there when rain or thunderstorms hit, or temperatures hit the mid-90s with bluebird skies. There are moments out there though, where you witness some of the most amazing things. […]
- Leeches and Livescope: Cheating or Efficient Summer Smallmouth Fishing?In today’s video, we are sharing techniques that some people will feel are cheating, while others will see this as a vital tool on big summer lakes where the smallmouth bass hunker down and refuse to bite. This is particularly common when the water is dead calm and the bass are scattered or deep. In […]
Ike’s Fishing Blog
- Secret Bass Fishing Technique! The Sliding Weight Rig June 2, 2023If you’ve watched any of my videos or read some of my past blogs, you know that I’m really big on how baits move. Whether it’s side-to-side, up-and-down, or just simple undulation, slight variations are often the difference between a great day and simply a good one. But what if I told you that I […]Mike Iaconelli
- The Jointed Fluke Rig May 19, 2023Most bass anglers know about fluke-style soft plastics. They can be deadly from coast to coast in a variety of circumstances. However, most of them rig it in a similar manner. What I want to tell you about today is a rigging method that’s new and which gives these already-effective lures a unique side-to-side action. […]Mike Iaconelli
- Top Four Bass Baits for May May 5, 2023May is really one of my favorite months of the year to fish for bass no matter where I find myself in the country. Depending on where you are, it’s either the late spring or the front side of the summer and that’s a terrific time to catch fish. Today I want to share with […]Mike Iaconelli
- Prespawn Bass Fishing Techniques – Spinnerbaits April 21, 2023While a crankbait is a great choice for transient prespawn bass, it’s not the best option in every circumstance. Another lure that just about never leaves my deck this time of year, especially if I’m around big fish in stained to dirty water, is a spinnerbait. We tend to have a lot of rain early […]Mike Iaconelli
- Prespawn Bass Fishing Techniques – Crankbaits April 7, 2023When bass are moving from their wintertime habitat toward the spawning grounds, a crankbait can be a great lure not just for numbers, but also for big fish. Those fat females are full of eggs and they’re feeding up to have the energy to reproduce. When I think of this time period – no matter […]Mike Iaconelli