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Douglas LRS Rod Review

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. […]

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 […]

RSS Everything Smallmouth

  • Early Spring River Smallmouth Fishing
    After 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 Fishing
    7 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 Fishing
    Fishing 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 Osprey
    One 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 […]

RSS Ike’s Fishing Blog

  • Bass Fishing With Lipless Crankbaits March 10, 2023
    When the water is cold, or cold but warming up, a lipless crankbait is an absolute killer. There’s a misconception that it’s only good in […]
    Mike Iaconelli
  • Picking the Right Flipping Plastic February 24, 2023
    In many of my previous articles discussing wintertime techniques I’ve been focused on comparatively deep water scenarios and the tools to attack them. But what […]
    Mike Iaconelli
  • Picking the Right Metal for Cold Water Bass February 22, 2023
    If you’re a hard core bass angler, you probably don’t stop fishing just because the water is cold, and you know that one of the […]
    Mike Iaconelli
  • Micro Jigs for Big Winter Bass January 27, 2023
    The jig has been a staple of bass fishing since before I was born, but there’s one category of jigs that I’ve become extremely fond […]
    Mike Iaconelli
  • Secret Wintertime Technique – Downstream Deadsticking January 13, 2023
    There are plenty of well-known wintertime bass techniques – things like fishing a jig or a blade bait or a spoon – and they all […]
    Mike Iaconelli

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