Let’s talk about one of my all-time favorite ways to catch bass, frog fishing! If you ask me what technique creates the most heart-pounding strikes in all of bass fishing, my answer is easy: a hollow-bodied frog. There is nothing like watching a giant bass explode through a mat of grass and completely annihilate your bait. The great thing about frog fishing is that it’s not just a summertime technique. As soon as water temperatures reach the mid-50s, a frog can become a player. From pre-spawn through late fall, a frog will help you catch fish in places where most […]
You guys hit us up all the time with questions, and this one kept coming up: How do you fish high water? I’m talking about after heavy rain, when water starts rising, gets dirty, and spreads out all over the place. It can be confusing, frustrating, and flat-out tough. But don’t worry, I’m going to walk you through it. Understanding High Water Let’s start with a little theory. I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again because it’s THAT important: Rising Water = Rising Fish Falling Water = Falling Fish That’s the rule. Simple. When water starts coming up, […]
In this blog we’re diving into my top four baits for the month of October. Whether you’re up north where it’s full-blown fall or down south where the fish are still transitioning, I’ve got the tips you need to get those bass biting this month. So let’s break it down! Understanding October Fishing First off, let’s talk about what’s happening in October. Depending on where you live, it can either be early fall or full-on fall feed time. For those of you up north, like Virginia and beyond, October means fish are really starting to pack on the pounds before […]
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