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How to read the Astro Tables by Mike Gerry (06/28/2008)
The keys to the Astro Tables and bass fishing. The Astro Tables for 2008 are more effective and reliable than the Moon Tables, because they take into account the critical solar energies as well as lunar energies.
The keys to the Astro Tables and bass fishing. The Astro Tables for 2008 are more effective and reliable than the Moon Tables, because they take into account the critical solar energies as well as lunar energies.
Swim Baits and Boat Docks by Mike Gerry (06/22/2008)
Swim Baits are ideal for fishing Boats houses. How to fish from docks and boat houses using swim baits for bass. Swim baits unless you have tried it is ideal to work under docks for the very reason that it is easily skipped and hence can be worked under a dock very easily.
Swim Baits are ideal for fishing Boats houses. How to fish from docks and boat houses using swim baits for bass. Swim baits unless you have tried it is ideal to work under docks for the very reason that it is easily skipped and hence can be worked under a dock very easily.
Shallow Water Drop Shot by Mike Gerry (06/01/2008)
How to use a drop shot technique in shallow grass on Guntersville. Since the onset of the drop shot technique, this form of fishing has been used to entice deep fish. You would work this rig generally in 20 to 40 feet of water and if there was grass around you generally would put it down.
How to use a drop shot technique in shallow grass on Guntersville. Since the onset of the drop shot technique, this form of fishing has been used to entice deep fish. You would work this rig generally in 20 to 40 feet of water and if there was grass around you generally would put it down.
Tough Bass Fishing Bite Turn to Jigging Spoons by Mike Gerry (05/26/2008)
The jigging spoon is proving to be an all around bait!
The jigging spoon is proving to be an all around bait!
The Technique for Bass Fishing Swim Baits by Mike Gerry (05/03/2008)
Some ways to improve your ability to catch fish on swim baits. The newest and biggest phenomenon in fishing over many years is the swim bait; and most of my customers don't seem to know how to fish them. The technique for fishing them is simple yet incredible deadly.
Some ways to improve your ability to catch fish on swim baits. The newest and biggest phenomenon in fishing over many years is the swim bait; and most of my customers don't seem to know how to fish them. The technique for fishing them is simple yet incredible deadly.
Lake Erie Small Mouth Bass Fishing Charters by Tim Braun (01/31/2008)
BOOK YOUR SPRING OR SUMMER FISHING TRIP WITH CAPTAIN TIM BRAUN.AT BRAUNS OUTDOORS BASS CHARTERS & GUIDE SERVICE
BOOK YOUR SPRING OR SUMMER FISHING TRIP WITH CAPTAIN TIM BRAUN.AT BRAUNS OUTDOORS BASS CHARTERS & GUIDE SERVICE
How To Fish A Tube on Lake Erie by Tim Braun (01/28/2008)
Tubes are great bait on Lake Erie .if you know how to use them they will produce.
Tubes are great bait on Lake Erie .if you know how to use them they will produce.
Let It Fall and Rip IT by Mike Gerry (01/26/2008)
A presentation for the tought times on Guntersville
A presentation for the tought times on Guntersville
Deep Water Smallmout Bass Fishing on Lake Erie 101 by Tim Braun (01/22/2008)
One of the great bennifits that we bass fisherman have on Lake Erie in Buffalo N.Y ,is that we can fish deep water .
One of the great bennifits that we bass fisherman have on Lake Erie in Buffalo N.Y ,is that we can fish deep water .
Bass Migration in Rivers And Tactics During The Winter months by George Watford (01/17/2008)
For the Longest Time Much has been Learned that When The Water temperature dips below 50 degrees Bass start becoming lethargic but then when it dips below 45 Bass Become Completely Inactive. But From personal Experience this isn\'t Necessarily True. (Read ON) www.Adeptangling.com PRO STAFF
For the Longest Time Much has been Learned that When The Water temperature dips below 50 degrees Bass start becoming lethargic but then when it dips below 45 Bass Become Completely Inactive. But From personal Experience this isn\'t Necessarily True. (Read ON) www.Adeptangling.com PRO STAFF
Drop Shotting For Giant Smallmouth Bass on Lake Erie by Tim Braun (01/12/2008)
Lake erie in Buffalo New York, Drop shot deep water for big smallmouth bass.
Lake erie in Buffalo New York, Drop shot deep water for big smallmouth bass.
Flutter Spoons for Lunker Bass by Tom Redington (12/05/2007)
Lake Fork Tackle Pro Staffer Kelly Jordan smoked fish after fish for several weeks on national TV on “Ultimate Match Fishing” at KY Lake while wearing out other top pros with a big spoon. Here\'s how he did it.
Lake Fork Tackle Pro Staffer Kelly Jordan smoked fish after fish for several weeks on national TV on “Ultimate Match Fishing” at KY Lake while wearing out other top pros with a big spoon. Here\'s how he did it.
Picking the Right Hook by Tom Redington (12/05/2007)
Selecting the correct hook when fishing soft plastic baits is a rather simple choice, but one that can dramatically impact your lure’s action and your hooking percentage. Based on the size of the fish, the hook set style used, and how heavy or lightweight your rods and line are, there is a hook that will maximize your landing percentage for each bait. For Texas rigs, weightless Texas rigs, and Carolina rigs, there are a few basic guidelines that I follow.
Selecting the correct hook when fishing soft plastic baits is a rather simple choice, but one that can dramatically impact your lure’s action and your hooking percentage. Based on the size of the fish, the hook set style used, and how heavy or lightweight your rods and line are, there is a hook that will maximize your landing percentage for each bait. For Texas rigs, weightless Texas rigs, and Carolina rigs, there are a few basic guidelines that I follow.
Dead Sticking in the Winter on Lake Guntersville by Mike Gerry (10/20/2007)
The advantages of Dead Sticking in the Winter on Lake Guntersville
The advantages of Dead Sticking in the Winter on Lake Guntersville
Some Winter Fishing Tips for Lake Guntersville by Mike Gerry (10/14/2007)
A few ideas on how to find some winter bass. Winter is soon to be upon us and there are some keys that I believe to finding winter bass that really help.
A few ideas on how to find some winter bass. Winter is soon to be upon us and there are some keys that I believe to finding winter bass that really help.
Fall Deep Structure Fishing for Numbers and Lunkers by Tom Redington (09/30/2007)
Fall is peak season for catching lots of fish and some big bass on deep structure. Here's how and where to catch them.
Fall is peak season for catching lots of fish and some big bass on deep structure. Here's how and where to catch them.
The fall Spinner Bait Bite by Mike Gerry (09/16/2007)
How to catch fish on a spinner bait in the fall of the year
How to catch fish on a spinner bait in the fall of the year
Summer’s Hottest Trends: Suspenders & Heavy Metal by Tom Redington (09/10/2007)
Many anglers assume suspended bass are inactive, non-feeding fish and nearly uncatchable. On the contrary, suspended bass are feeding heavily during the postspawn and early summer and often holding near big schools of baitfish. The trick is finding a lure that you can keep in front of them.
Many anglers assume suspended bass are inactive, non-feeding fish and nearly uncatchable. On the contrary, suspended bass are feeding heavily during the postspawn and early summer and often holding near big schools of baitfish. The trick is finding a lure that you can keep in front of them.
Flippin’ Matted Grass for Late Summer Lunkers by Tom Redington (09/10/2007)
From late summer through fall, flipping matted grass can make for outstanding shallow water fishing for big bass, even on the hottest and sunniest days of the year.
From late summer through fall, flipping matted grass can make for outstanding shallow water fishing for big bass, even on the hottest and sunniest days of the year.
Drop Shots: #1 for Numbers of Bass in Summer & Fall by Tom Redington (09/10/2007)
Once the heat of summer comes on and bass move to deeper locations, the drop shot rig will likely be your best option for catching numbers of bass. While jigs, Texas rigs, and Carolina rigs often produce larger bass, these rigs will often struggle to keep up with the numbers that a drop shot can catch.
Once the heat of summer comes on and bass move to deeper locations, the drop shot rig will likely be your best option for catching numbers of bass. While jigs, Texas rigs, and Carolina rigs often produce larger bass, these rigs will often struggle to keep up with the numbers that a drop shot can catch.
Shallow Water Bassin’ for Fast Fall Action by Tom Redington (09/10/2007)
September through November on Lake Fork and other impoundments with good shad populations consistently produce some of the fastest action of the year. While spring bassin’ yields more trophy bass, numbers of bass caught daily usually is at its zenith in the fall.
September through November on Lake Fork and other impoundments with good shad populations consistently produce some of the fastest action of the year. While spring bassin’ yields more trophy bass, numbers of bass caught daily usually is at its zenith in the fall.
Rules of Thumb for Carolina vs. Texas Rigs by Tom Redington (09/10/2007)
If it’s summer on Lake Fork, you can count on two things—hot weather and deep bass. And if the bass are deep, a Texas rig or a Carolina Rig (C-rig) are often your best weapons. This article will focus on a few basic rules of thumb to help you answer the whens, wheres, and whys of TX rigs and C-rigs.
If it’s summer on Lake Fork, you can count on two things—hot weather and deep bass. And if the bass are deep, a Texas rig or a Carolina Rig (C-rig) are often your best weapons. This article will focus on a few basic rules of thumb to help you answer the whens, wheres, and whys of TX rigs and C-rigs.
Spring Bassin’ for the Non-Sight Fisherman by Tom Redington (09/10/2007)
For those of you who don’t care for sight fishing, have trouble seeing bass on beds, or face windy and cloudy conditions, take heart. Following are three patterns for catching springtime bass without sight fishing—muddy water, deeper water, and windy flats—and these technique produce some of Fork’s largest bass each year.
For those of you who don’t care for sight fishing, have trouble seeing bass on beds, or face windy and cloudy conditions, take heart. Following are three patterns for catching springtime bass without sight fishing—muddy water, deeper water, and windy flats—and these technique produce some of Fork’s largest bass each year.
Rat Fishing on Lake Guntersville by Mike Gerry (09/08/2007)
What to look for to find the "rat" bite on Gunterville
What to look for to find the "rat" bite on Gunterville
Night Fishing For Bass Then and Now by Reed Montgomery (09/06/2007)
The water exploded. The huge largemouth bass engulfed the black, battle-scarred jitterbug. The ensuing battle was on and the excited young man dove for the landing net as he scrambled in the dark.
The water exploded. The huge largemouth bass engulfed the black, battle-scarred jitterbug. The ensuing battle was on and the excited young man dove for the landing net as he scrambled in the dark.
Topwater Fishing For Bass In Winter by Reed Montgomery (09/06/2007)
It's rarely discussed. Few even mention it, probably for fear of being labeled a liar. Non-believers must actually be shown and many still have trouble giving in. I'm writing about it and already the majority of you (that have got this far) still have your doubts...
It's rarely discussed. Few even mention it, probably for fear of being labeled a liar. Non-believers must actually be shown and many still have trouble giving in. I'm writing about it and already the majority of you (that have got this far) still have your doubts...
Fall Fishing on Lake Guntersville Alabama by Mike Gerry (08/30/2007)
Some tips to finding a winning bag of fish on Lake Guntersville
Some tips to finding a winning bag of fish on Lake Guntersville
Fishing the Slop For Summertime Bass by Joel DeBoer (08/13/2007)
When the heat of summer is on, angler's can cash in on some exciting big bass action by fishing the slop. In this article, noted North-Central Wisconsin guide Joel DeBoer explains the "how" and "where".
When the heat of summer is on, angler's can cash in on some exciting big bass action by fishing the slop. In this article, noted North-Central Wisconsin guide Joel DeBoer explains the "how" and "where".
Get Pressured Bass To Strike Artificial Lures by Don Mattern Sr. (08/09/2007)
With all of the tournament pressure on the Big Lakes an angler has to think of something different to get those pressured bass to strike an artificial bait.
With all of the tournament pressure on the Big Lakes an angler has to think of something different to get those pressured bass to strike an artificial bait.