Top Four Baits for November

Top Four Baits for November

Let’s talk about my top four baits for the month of November. I’m going to break this down for my anglers up North—think Virginia and above—then I’ll give you my picks for the Southern states down to Florida, Texas, and Louisiana. So, let’s get into it! Understanding November’s Transition November is a unique month for fishing. For those of you in the northern states, it’s the tail end of fall, but it also marks a transitional period for our fish friends. As they move away from their feeding areas and start migrating towards their winter spots, this is the time […]

How to Pick the Right Size and Color Jig

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 build on that and refine my descriptions – because if you have the right jig but the wrong size or the wrong color, you won’t be as effective as possible. Let’s go from the smallest to the biggest, which means the first one is the micro jig, those super-small, itsy-bitsy tiny offerings that came from the Japanese market. I use them in anything from a 1/16 to a 3/16-ounce size. Why pick it? Well, forage […]