Fishing Articles
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Four Tips for Vibrating Jigs with Brett Hite
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Brett Hite is the undisputed king of throwing the vibrating jig. He’s won multiple tour-level tournaments from coast to coast and has had several high finishes throwing these bladed jigs around vegetation.
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Removing a Swallowed Hook to Save the Fish with Bobby Barrack
Its all about the catch and release!!! Sometimes it's not THAT easy!!
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What Is a SonarChart Event?
The purpose of SonarChart Events are to improve the charting in order to increase sales through marketing and promoting of the event (once before the actual event & showing the results after the event (of course, logs must be processed by us first) to the general public.
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Which Frog to Throw…The Million Dollar Question
With the plethora of topwater frogs available to anglers today, selecting one is sometimes as difficult as a question on the ACT’s! Snag Proof has different styles, sizes and colors of topwater hollow bodied frogs available for anglers that will excel in any situation an angler may face on the water.
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Comprehensive Delta Update | July 7
Black bass bite is at a consistent yet, tougher than normal bite. While last week the talk was of Better summer staging fish starting to grab punch baits. Many are starting to stick with drop-shotting Robo Worms We are seeing a few big Black Bass with ¾ ounce Jigs. Others looking to score are starting to Toss ProZ Frogs.
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Frog Flashback - Big Fish of 2014
Pro Big Bass of the 2014 Snag Proof Open was brought in by the team of Wilson/Pierson. The single fish weighed 9.53 and was caught on Day 1 by Austin Wilson. He reported catching it with a Bobby's Perfect Frog in Cicada
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Back-Up Baits for a Second Chance
There are several reasons why a bass may miss a topwater bait. A missed strike can be caused by size or color of bait, motive of the strike or simply a miss of the hooks.
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Reel Maintenance | Spray Lube - Good Maintenance Vs. Improper Use
A simple maintenance routine for your reels will keep your fishing reel at top performance and add years of life to your favourite piece of equipment. Spray lubricants feature highly in a good maintenance schedule, but improper use of the spray can can give you problems and actually damage your reel internally. Check this out.
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Walkin' the Dog: Fishing the River2Sea Rover with Scott Martin
Scott Martin dishes out some topwater fishing tips in this Lucky Tackle Box video!
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The “REALLY” New Bullards Bar Reservoir
I now have 48 bass over 10-lbs – up to 14-lbs, 2-oz and two clients with bass over 12-lbs.
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Tackle How-To: Dropshot Rig
This simple video explains how to tie the drop shot rig. The drop shot rig is one of the most popular finesse fishing techniques for bass fishing and using this rig will help you catch more bass. This rig is ideal for fishing in tough conditions when fish aren't active or aggressive. The Drop Shot tends to excel most when fished over rocky flats or deep drop offs around sparse structure such as brush or sunken debris. While the Drop shot is notorious for landing big fish in clear water it is also a very effective dirty water rig as well.
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Comprehensive Delta Update | July 3
In an effort to avoid the masses head North as Smallies are grabbing baits throughout the area. Craw patterns are key. Summer night pattern prevails for bait tossing anglers. Catfish start to show in better numbers with Mackerel. Sardines and livers are the best bets for whisker fish. Striper Trolling and plug casting has been Improving the last few days. Trolling the Angry Eyes and Savage Preys is the best bet.
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TEAM SALAZAR WINS WWBT SOUTHWEST TEAMS DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP ON LAKE MEAD PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF HENDERSON
This past weekend, Lake Mead welcomed 47 qualifying boats for the Wild West Bass Trail’s (WWBT) Southwest Team Championship presented by the City of Henderson.
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Fish Positioning & What They Are Keying On | Crucial Factors for Deep Crankin'
“The majority of lakes and rivers we fish back home are grass dominate - they will have a grass ledge, not necessarily a rock ledge,” said Palaniuk. “The Columbia River, for example, has rock bars and rock piles, but the majority of river systems have a grass ledge that will be home to lots of big fish.”
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Why You Will Want StructureScan 3D
StructureScan 3D is a new technology. Many anglers are already enjoying the benefits it provides when searching for bass. The view that StructureScan 3D provides makes makes it quite easy to view bass, baitfish and structure. Bassmaster Elite Series pro James Elam has been using it since it beaome available and has found many benefits. He shares his thoughts on when to use it, how to get the most out of it and also what settings he has found to be the best.
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Tackle How-To: Quick and Easy Jerkbait Modification
Change your jerkbait presentation. Quick and easy modification to make your jerkbait suspend more and dive deeper. Tyler Brinks demonstrates this tackle how-to on the Berkley Cutter.
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Mysteries of Lowrance is Back!
Only power up the importing unit. The first unit powered up becomes the Master unit of the Waypoints, Routes and Trails database. Since Waypoints synchronize they copy fine, but since Trails do not synchronize, the Trails imported load onto the Master only.
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WWBT Arizona Teams Championship Updates
Click for updates from the water at the WWBT Arizona Teams Championship
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Summer 2016 is Live! | Click to read WesternBass.com Magazine
Summer Issue of WesternBass.com Magazine is now available. Free to read. You only have to click.
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