I am FIRED UP to tell you about one of the craziest, most unique baits I’ve ever had in my hands. It’s brand new from Berkley, part of the Maxscent lineup, and it’s called the Berkley PowerBait Maxscent Flux Gill Creature Bait. And listen, when I say this thing is different, I mean really different. This isn’t just another worm or swimbait. This thing is like a science experiment mixed with a panfish! Let’s start with what makes it so special: the shape. Most of the MaxScent baits we’re all used to, Flat Worm, Hit Worm, The General, are long […]
It’s October, and that means fall fishing is kicking in all over the country. The leaves are changing, pumpkins are out, Halloween is around the corner, and those bass are making big moves. Now listen, fall doesn’t look the same everywhere. If you live north of Virginia, you’re already in full fall mode. If you’re south of Virginia, you’re just easing into it. But no matter where you live, the number one thing in October is baitfish. Shad, herring, alewife, cisco, shiners, minnows are what the bass are chasing. I’m giving you my top four baits for the month, broken […]
Fall bass fishing is one of the most misunderstood times of the year. A lot of anglers out there lump “fall fishing” into one quick window, like it’s just a couple weeks where the bass go nuts and then it’s over. That’s a huge mistake. Fall is actually a long, complex period made up of three distinct stages: early fall transition, the fall feed, and late fall transition. The fish are constantly moving during this time, and if you can figure out how and where they’re moving, it can honestly be some of the best fishing of your entire year. […]
It’s September and we’re talking fishing! You know the drill. Every month I give you my top four baits, and September is no different. But here’s the catch: depending on where you live, September can mean two totally different things. If you’re up north, places like Ohio, Michigan, New York, this month is the beginning of fall transition. You’re waking up to crisp 50-degree mornings, and those cooler nights are already dropping the water temps. The bass feel it, and they start sliding toward that fall pattern. But if you live south of the Mason-Dixon line; the Carolinas, Georgia, Texas, […]
Today we’re doing something a little different, we’re talking theory. That’s right, instead of just showing you a bait or technique, we’re going to break down how to catch bass in rivers. And listen, this isn’t just about one place or one season. Whether you’re fishing a big natural river, a tidal river, or the headwaters of a reservoir, these principles apply across the board. The Power of Current If you take away just one thing from this blog, remember this: current is the heartbeat of a river. Bass live by it. They eat by it. Their whole world revolves […]
Let’s face it, August is HOT. I don’t care if you’re in California, Maine, Texas, or Ohio, this is the hottest month of the year. The water is warm, the sun is beating down, and the boat traffic is heavy. That makes fishing tough. So today I want to talk about my top four baits for August. I’m going to give you two for the northern part of the country, let’s say Virginia and up and two for the southern half, Virginia down to Florida, Texas, and beyond. Whether you’re fishing deep, thick, or current, I’ve got you covered. Northern […]
As always, my goal is to help you catch more fish! In this blog we’ll review three different ways to hook your bait when you’re drop shotting. A lot of people think drop shotting means just nose hooking a worm and that’s it. But listen, there are actually three different hook styles that totally change how your bait looks, how it moves, and where you can fish it. I’m going to walk you through all three—what hook to use, the kind of bait that goes best with each, and when to use each style. Let’s dive in! Nose Hooking: Maximum […]
Today, we’re talking about one of the ‘hottest’ times of the year, July fishing. And I mean that literally! No matter where you are…up North, down South, Midwest, or the West Coast, July is full-on summer. The water’s warm, the air’s hot, and the bass are in that classic summer mode. Now, when we talk about summer fishing, there are three key things you’ve got to remember: deep, thick, or current. That’s where the fish go when things heat up. They either go deep where it’s cooler, hide in thick cover where there’s shade and food, or hang out in […]
Listen, I’m gonna say something that might get me in trouble with the old guard of bass fishing. Are you ready? I’m giving up the goods on a technique, a method, that’s been hush-hush for way too long. This one’s been kept in the vault. I’m talking lock and key, man. One of those techniques that guys have been doing on the down-low, never wanting the cat to get out of the bag, but guess what? I’m cracking it wide open right now. We’re talking about skipping a buzzbait under stuff! Now listen, if you’ve ever fished a buzzbait before, […]
Top 4 Baits for June – Let’s Go! June is one of my favorite months of the year, not just because June 17th is my birthday (happy birthday to me!), but because it marks the real start of summer bass fishing! This is the month when things start to change. Up north, bass are just finishing up the spawn. They’re tired, skinny, and looking to eat. Down south, they’re already in their summer haunts, out deep, near ledges and main lake points. So today, we’re talking about my top four baits for June. I’m giving you two baits for […]
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