Most ice fishermen know that you can catch lake trout, pike, walleye, and sturgeon under the ice, but few anglers (including myself) were aware that you can go ice fishing for bass too. In fact, it seems as though catching bass under the ice is much more common than one would expect. For most fishermen, catching bass is sort of a by-product of fishing for other types of … [Read more...]
12 Things That Largemouth Bass Eat: Number 7 Might Shock You
We all know that largemouth bass love shiners, minnows, shad, and will often strike at a well placed artificial lure. However, have you ever wondered what else a largemouth bass will eat? If so, then you are not alone! I’ve often thought of this very question, so I decided to do a little snooping around and here’s what I found out. Bass are opportunistic eaters, meaning that … [Read more...]
11 Tips For Catching Bass From The Bank
Have you ever wondered whether or not it’s possible to catch bass from the bank? If so, then you’re not alone! With so many fishing shows spotlighting these guys fishing from their expensive, state of the art bass boats, it’s no wonder that a lot of fishermen think that if you don’t have a boat, you can’t catch any bass. What if I told you that yes, you can still catch bass … [Read more...]
What’s The Best Size Spinning Reel for Bass Fishing
Spinning reels have become one, if not the most common type of fishing reel by anglers of all skill levels. Even bass fishermen are using them more often than ever before! This is in part to their extreme versatility, not to mention they are easy to use, even for beginners. With that being said, you’re probably wondering “what size spinning reel is best for bass fishing?” The … [Read more...]
Do Bass Bite at Night: All About Bass Fishing In The Dark (Plus Tips)
Bass Fishing At Night Have you ever wondered whether or not bass will bite at night? That’s a question that I found myself asking while on the lake this past summer in Florida while battling 98-degree heat during the middle of August. The prospect of fishing for bass at night seemed like a good idea, so I did a little research and here is what I found out. Quick … [Read more...]
What Size Test Line is Best For Bass Fishing? (Everything You Need To Know!)
What Size Test Line is Best For Bass Fishing? (Everything You Need To Know!) What size test line is best for bass fishing? That's a question that gets asked a lot and one that's highly debated by anglers of all skill levels. In fact, according to the sales guy at my local Bass Pro Shop, it's one of the top questions that he gets asked on a daily basis and for good … [Read more...]
