July is here, and that means one thing to me, it’s summertime bass fishing! No matter where you live, the water temperatures are climbing, the days are long, and bass have settled into their true summer patterns. They’re no longer thinking about the spawn. Instead, they’re looking for deeper water, thicker cover, or current to stay comfortable while feeding. That’s why choosing the right bait this month is so important. In this month’s Top Baits, I’m breaking it down by region with two must-have baits for northern anglers, two for southern anglers, and one bonus bait that catches bass everywhere! […]
My Top Four Baits for the Month of January Let’s break down my top four baits for the month of January! You guys already know the deal. I’m going to give you two baits if you live in the top half of the country, and two baits if you live in the bottom half of the country. But before we jump into the baits, let’s talk about January. There’s no sugarcoating it, January is winter fishing. Unless you live in extreme South Florida or far South Texas, the rest of the country is still locked into a true winter pattern. […]
I fish a plastic minnow-like jerkbait under almost any conditions from now until the water gets real cold, and even then one will get you a few bites. The only time I don’t fish one is when the water’s real cloudy or muddy. They don’t work very well for me under those conditions. Basically, I rig my bait one of two ways. The first is with a 4/0 or 5/0 offset worm hook in the usual manner. If I want the bait to ride high and touch the surface occasionally, I’ll push the hook into the plastic all the way […]
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