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Vertical Jigging for Suspended Smallies Retrieving baits and lures in a horizontal fashion is one of the most commonly utilized and effective techniques in fishing today. There are times, however, when a vertical approach may be your best bet when dealing with certain situations. Smallmouth that suspend in open water is one key period where vertical jigging a lure will outshine and out produce any other methods on the market. Next time you come across some suspended smallies, change things up and trick them into biting your lure "vertical style." Crank Up That Next Smallie - Crankbaits have a universal appeal when it comes to luring in smallmouth bass. Whether they represent a baitfish or crawdad to the opportunistic bass, the end result is always the same - another bass in the boat. Although crankbaits come in hundreds of styles and shapes, a select few can get the job done right when applied correctly. Utilize these tips and tricks the next time you hit the water, and have fun cranking in bass after bass Football Season is already underway - Bass have been eating football – “roller” – jigs for years. In fact, the lures gained tremendous popularity in the early 90’s, but have since lost some identity. These days, most guys lump bass jigs together, labeling them ‘jigs & pigs’, not paying much attention to specific designs. Largemouth By The Light Of The Moon - Working the nightshift in search of big bucketmouths can be a profitable and exciting endeavour for those anglers looking for a new twist in the bassin' game. Fishing under the moon comes with its own set of rules and techniques because once the sun sets, you really are smack down in the middle of the largemouth's playing field. Come and explore the graveyard shift and discover all the action that you've been missing Seven Tricks for Improving Your Bassin' Results - Bass fishing is a game of highs and lows. Going from banner days on the water to empty live wells the next is a fact of life when chasing these challenging adversaries. There are, however, a number of tricks that can improve and elevate your bassin' game to the next level. Test these out on your next trip to the lake and watch your success jump in leaps and bounds. (With the Fishing Shows upon us, it might be the perfect time to pick up some of these items in anticipation of the coming season…) Spicing Up for Autumn Appetites - The next best venue is an established outside weedline, but only one that materializes off a large weed flat. Additionally, my top weedlines setup next to major drop-offs and incorporate a few weeded fingers. And as far as weed composition goes, nothing outshines deep coontail. Unlike cabbage and milfoil, coontail holds its characteristics – baitfish sanctuary, oxygen, shade, etc. – throughout the fall. The Basic Lures for Lunker Largemouth - For those anglers that have caught a severe case of the "bassin' bug," deciding on what lures and baits to choose can be a complicated and difficult decision. Breaking down the collection of baits into five significant and productive types will help all those new to bass fishing get a better handle on what to throw a largemouth's way. Stock your tackle box up with each of the following lures and watch how simplified the bassin' game can be and how your success rate will seemingly skyrocket. Timely Tactics for 'Negative-Mood' Largemouth - Nothing can frustrate an angler more than targeting largemouth bass that are in a definite finicky mode. The more lures you throw at them, the more they seem to turn up their noses and silently mock your futile efforts. If fronts, dog days of summer or pressured fish are bringing you down, try these proven tactics in order to put more largemouth in the boat during these "tough times." Toss the Versatile 'Flipping Jig' for More and Bigger Bass - The flipping jig, or jig-and-pig as it is commonly called, is one of the simplest looking baits on the market that routinely accounts for huge stringers of bass year after year. For the majority of anglers, throwing the bait to the odd dock or tree is the extent of its usage. For those in the know, however, the sky is the limit when it comes to where and how to throw this versatile lure. Learn the ins and outs of the 'jig-and-pig,' and watch your catch rate grow in leaps and bounds. Twitching Your Way to a Bass Bonanza - Cast. Twitch, twitch, twitch….pause. Fish on! Throwing twitchbaits to bass can lead to some exciting days on the water - and some big bass to boot. Twitchbaits mimic the natural look and action of a baitfish to a T, and therein lies the reason for their incredible fish-catching abilities. Try your hand at the following "twitch tactics," and reap the rewards that the bass gods will shine down on you. Vertical Jigging for Suspended Smallies - Retrieving baits and lures in a horizontal fashion is one of the most commonly utilized and effective techniques in fishing today. There are times, however, when a vertical approach may be your best bet when dealing with certain situations. Smallmouth that suspend in open water is one key period where vertical jigging a lure will outshine and out produce any other methods on the market. Work The Flats for Wandering Largemouth - Flat fishing for largemouth bass can produce predictable and exciting action for anglers searching for fruitful days on the water. Not only do flats hold tremendous numbers of fish, they also hold a large number of trophies, hidden from prying eyes throughout this great expanse of "nothingness." Learning when to hit the flats, and what to use, will be your greatest strength when it comes to limiting out on the water with this tried and true technique. Bruiser Bass on Soft Plastic Jerks - By using the following techniques and tactics, knowing where to throw the bait, and by being willing to try something new, your bass angling success will increase greatly, and isn't that what every one of us is trying to accomplish? Flippin' & Pitchin' Strategies for Untapped Bass - To the novice angler, bass fishing can be a very complex, and intimidating game. Tackle store shelves are literally filled with a myriad of lures, which all have different applications, depending on the given situation. Two techniques, however, that are often under utilized, yet rate as proven big bass producers, are flippin' and pitchin'. How to Find Largemouth Bass on a New Lake - Occasionally your buddy and you decide to fish a new small body of water out of your home area. What is the best approach? Where do you fish? What lures do you use? What is the best presentation? Bass are the same coast to coast and they follow patterns they repeat over and over. Bass always need food, sanctuary, a comfort zone and a proper oxygen account. Knock on docks for bruiser bass - Finding bass on any given lake can often be a challenging task. With so many places to occupy in a body of water, anglers may spend more time looking for fish than actually fishing for them. Dock fishing is a sure-fire tactic to locate fish that can produce bass of braggin' proportions. Knowing which are the best docks to look for and what to throw under them will be the only knowledge necessary to prosper on these man-made structures. Largemouth Bass on Plastics - A few good places to look for bass include weedbeds gravel shoals with cover, drop-offs near the shoreline, and of course, under piers or docks. Bass will hole up anywhere they have both food and cover, even under moored boats. Scoring BIG on Summertime Smallies - Summer smallmouth fishing is definitely one of life's greatest pleasures. Whether you are using a topwater plug or a tube jig, you always know that you're in-store for some aerial acrobatics and hard-fought pulls. Step up to the plate with the cousin of the largemouth this season, and look forward to memorable and exciting days on the water. Smallmouth Bass - Recipe for Great Fishing - Take an ultralight rod and reel. Attach a plastic bait with a spinner blade. Add a smallmouth bass and you've got a winning combination. Take a Topwater Approach to Aerial Smallmouth - Topwater fishing for smallmouth bass is truly a remarkable thing of beauty. Pound for pound these fish are freshwaters toughest customers. Couple that with the surface-shattering excitement of topwater fishing and you couldn't ask for a better combination. Try topwaters this year and discover how truly awesome this technique can be. Tube Bait Tactics for Tough Smallies - Most anglers across North America would agree - smallmouth can sometimes be darn finicky. Seeing a school of four and five-pounders ignoring our baits is an occurrence each of us has encountered while out on the water. For tough smallies, the one bait to reach for when you want guaranteed success is the tube-bait. This lure is renowned for it fish-catching abilities, yet, trying some different techniques and adapting this bait will have the smallies jumping in the boat this year.
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