If you want to cover water, trigger reaction strikes, and catch bigger bass, we’re talking about one of the greatest lures ever created: the Chatterbait, also called a vibrating jig. Guys, this thing is the ultimate hybrid bait. Think about it, it’s part skirted jig, part spinnerbait, and part crankbait all rolled into one. You’ve got the skirt for profile, the blade for vibration and flash, and that deflection that makes fish lose their minds. But here’s the deal: most anglers only scratch the surface with this bait. They throw it out and wind it in. Today, I’m giving you […]
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 for anglers in the Southern part. May is no different, but before we get into the baits, let’s talk about the month itself. May is all about transition. Up north, it’s spring turning into the spawn. You’ve got fish coming in, fish on beds, and even some fish guarding fry. But down south, it’s a totally different deal. Those fish are mostly done spawning and […]
FINALLY—it’s April! This is one of my favorite months of the year to fish. No matter where you live, from the Canadian border all the way down to the Mexican border, bass fishing is flat-out on fire. Up north, you’ve got fish in that late pre-spawn moving toward beds, and some are just starting to spawn. Down south, it’s even crazier because you’ve got fish in all three phases: pre-spawn, spawn, and post-spawn. That means opportunity everywhere! And you know how we do it, I’m giving you two baits for the north, two for the south. Let’s get into it! […]
I’m back with a topic that gets a lot of anglers fired up, and honestly, a little intimidated too. We’re talking BIG glide baits. Not your 5-inch, 6-inch, even 8-inch swimbaits. I’m talking magnum stuff…10 to 12 inches. Yeah, those giant baits that make you stop and say, “Man, that thing’s huge!” But here’s the deal, guys, there are times when that oversized glide bait will absolutely outfish the smaller ones. Not a little bit. I’m talking visibly, noticeably better. So don’t let the size scare you. Let’s break down when and why you want to go big. First thing […]
Let’s talk about one of the biggest debates in bass fishing, fluorocarbon versus monofilament fishing line. Which one is better? The truth is, you need both. Just like rods, reels, and baits, fishing line is a tool, and the key is knowing when to use each one. Certain situations call for fluorocarbon, and others call for monofilament. The goal is simple: pick the line that makes your bait work better and helps you catch more fish. Today I’m going to break it down into four scenarios that will help you decide when fluorocarbon wins and when mono takes the lead. […]
Today we’re talking about something that can absolutely help you catch more bass and that is how to pick the right style craw! Now listen, soft plastic crawfish baits are one of the most important shapes in bass fishing. Outside of stick baits and minnow-style baits, nothing has changed the game more than a craw. Why? Because bass LOVE to eat crawfish. It’s that simple. They live around them. They hunt them. They crush them! The other thing I love about a craw shape is versatility. You can Texas rig it, flip and pitch it, you can punch heavy mats, […]
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 […]
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’m going to talk about something that blows a lot of anglers’ minds — where bass go in the winter, what they do, and how you CAN still catch them! A lot of people think winter means the rods go in the garage and stay there until spring. NO! Don’t do it! Even in the coldest part of the year, bass still have to eat. Winter is absolutely a time when you can catch some of the biggest fish of the entire year if you understand where they move and why. Winter looks different depending on where you live. Up […]
It’s almost December already, so today we’re going to talk about my top baits for the month! We split the country into two halves, all states north of Virginia and then all states south of Virginia, and I give you two baits to fish for each zone. December is winter no matter where you live, so these baits will help you catch bass whether you’re fishing in New York, Virginia, Alabama, Texas, or all the way out in California. Before we get into the baits, let’s talk for a second about what makes December unique. December is true winter. In […]
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