When I look back at some of my greatest successes in my tournament career, a lot of them are directly attributable to crankbaits. Why are […]
The Ultimate Guide to Crankbait Fishing
My Fall Bass Fishing Secret
One of the coolest ways to catch bass is with an Alabama Rig, also known as the “A Rig.” If you’re a fan of it […]
The Ultimate Spinnerbait Series – Retrieves and Tackle
In the first part of my Ultimate Spinnerbait Series, I outlined when and where I use different kinds of spinnerbaits. It’s one of the greatest […]
The Ultimate Spinnerbait Series – Picking the Right Spinnerbait
A spinnerbait is a very simple contraption – a combination of wire, a head, a hook, and some blades – but it’s one of the […]
The Beginner’s Guide to Rod Selection
If you’re a guide or an experienced tournament fisherman, you might have five, 10, 20 or even 30 fishing rods already. But what about those […]
How to Pick the Right Size and Color Jig
In a recent column I described the five categories of jigs that you need to be an effective bass angler, so now I’m going to […]
What Makes Fishing Fun for Beginners?
Whether you’re trying to introduce someone new to fishing or you are a beginner yourself, the key to building a long-lasting love for the sport […]
How to Pick a Jig for Year-Round Fishing
I’m really excited about this series of videos and blogs because it gives me a chance to talk about one of the best lures ever […]
The Best Rig to Get Kids Into Fishing
Whether you’re getting back into fishing, learning to fish for the first time, or trying to teach kids how to fish, there are simple ways […]
How to Tie a Non-Leadered Punch Shot (AKA, The Jika Rig)
One of the coolest soft plastic rigs out there is known as the “Jika” Rig, but what it really consists of is a non-leadered punch […]