Top Four Baits for February

Top Four Baits for February

If you’ve been following this blog series, you already know how I like to break things down. Every month, I give you two baits for anglers in the Northern part of the country and two baits for anglers in the Southern part of the country. February is no different. Before we get into the baits, let’s talk about the month itself. February is the tail end of winter. You might get a warm day or two, maybe even a short warming trend, but don’t let that fool you, this is still late-winter fishing. The big change is the bass. They’re […]

Top Four Baits for November! Cold Water, Big Bites!

Top Four Baits for November! Cold Water, Big Bites!

It’s November and I’m breaking down my top four baits! You know the deal, every month we give you two baits for the anglers up north and two baits for the anglers down south. So, draw a line across the country around Virginia, north of that line, you’re in the cold zone; south of it, you’re still in that classic fall pattern. Here we go! The North: Late Fall into Early Winter If you live up north–New York, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin–you know what November feels like. The leaves are gone, the air is cold, and the water’s dropping fast. Bass […]

Top 4 Baits for April

Top 4 Baits for April

If you’re an angler, April is THE month, right? It’s springtime, the water’s warming up, and the fish are getting more active and there’s a lot going on. But depending on where you are, April can mean different things. That Mason-Dixon line we talk about comes into play. If you’re north of Virginia, you’re probably looking at pre-spawn fish, while if you’re south, you’re dealing with fish that are either spawning or post-spawn. No matter where you are, though, April is an amazing month to catch bass, and I’m excited to share my go-to baits for the season! 1. Lipless […]