Let’s face it, August is HOT. I don’t care if you’re in California, Maine, Texas, or Ohio, this is the hottest month of the year. The water is warm, the sun is beating down, and the boat traffic is heavy. That makes fishing tough. So today I want to talk about my top four baits for August. I’m going to give you two for the northern part of the country, let’s say Virginia and up and two for the southern half, Virginia down to Florida, Texas, and beyond. Whether you’re fishing deep, thick, or current, I’ve got you covered. Northern […]
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My Top Baits for July
Today, we’re talking about one of the ‘hottest’ times of the year, July fishing. And I mean that literally! No matter where you are…up North, down South, Midwest, or the West Coast, July is full-on summer. The water’s warm, the air’s hot, and the bass are in that classic summer mode. Now, when we talk about summer fishing, there are three key things you’ve got to remember: deep, thick, or current. That’s where the fish go when things heat up. They either go deep where it’s cooler, hide in thick cover where there’s shade and food, or hang out in […]
Buzzbait Hacks!! How to Skip a Buzzbait Under Cover
Listen, I’m gonna say something that might get me in trouble with the old guard of bass fishing. Are you ready? I’m giving up the goods on a technique, a method, that’s been hush-hush for way too long. This one’s been kept in the vault. I’m talking lock and key, man. One of those techniques that guys have been doing on the down-low, never wanting the cat to get out of the bag, but guess what? I’m cracking it wide open right now. We’re talking about skipping a buzzbait under stuff! Now listen, if you’ve ever fished a buzzbait before, […]
Modifying a Jerkbait to Catch More Fish!
I am so pumped to be talking to you about this one today because it is timely, it’s the perfect time of year for this technique. We’re talking jerkbaits. Yep! One of the best lures out there for getting reaction bites. And today, I’m going to show you how to modify your jerkbait to catch more fish. Now let’s start with the basics. A jerkbait is one of those lures that just triggers fish. It’s that erratic side-to-side movement…boom boom boom…that gets those fish to follow. And the pause… oh man, that pause is where the magic happens. […]
The Monster Jig: The Game-Changer in Jig Fishing
Hey folks, I’ve got a REALLY, REALLY good one for you today! We’re talking about a bait that is changing the way we think about jig fishing. Say hello to the Missile Jigs Monster Jig! It’s big and beefy compared to a standard full-size jig. We’re diving into EVERYTHING—why this jig exists, how to fish it, where to throw it, and of course, the best trailer selection, rod, reel, and line setup. This jig is a completely different animal, folks, and I’m here to tell you it’s a GAME-CHANGER! The Specs: What Makes the Monster Jig Special? Alright, let’s talk […]
February Top 4 Baits
February is here so it’s time to talk about my top four baits for this month. As always, I’m going to break it down by region. I’ve got two baits for the top half of the country, we’re talking Midwest, Virginia, Ohio, and anywhere north of that, and two baits for the southern half, stretching from North Carolina all the way down to Florida and Texas. Let’s dive in and talk about how to catch those cold-water fish in February! First, let’s start up north, where winter is still in full swing. The water is at its coldest point, and […]
Toad Fishing!
Let’s go over a topic that I don’t think I’ve written on before and that’s toads! No, not those hollow-bodied frogs you’re used to. I’m talking about soft plastic toads. This style of frog fishing is totally unique, different, and stands alone from hollow-bodied frogs. Let’s jump right into the world of toad fishing! For years, toad fishing seemed very regional. In places like Florida and Louisiana, everyone was throwing toad-style lures. But in other parts of the country like the West Coast, Midwest, and even up here in the East, this style wasn’t as popular. Let me tell you, […]
March Best Baits
Today I’m going to talk with you about the top four baits for the month of March. You know how it goes, folks. I’m gonna hook you up with two baits for the top half of the country, let’s say from Virginia north, and two for the bottom half, let’s say from Virginia south. But before we dive into those juicy details, let’s talk about March. In most places across the U.S., March marks some phase of the spawn, specifically the pre-spawn in a lot of regions. Remember our chat in February? We discussed fish migrating towards spawning areas from […]
Top Four Bass Fishing Baits for March
When I think of the best months of the year for bass fishing, March is at the top of the list. Of course, the bass are doing different things in different parts of the country, but almost everywhere, they’re big and they’re biting. North of the Mason-Dixon Line – from Virginia on up – the bass are still in their pre-spawn movements. They’re coming shallow, closer to their spawning grounds, but not yet spawning. South of the line, March means spawning fish. They’ll have moved shallow, crashing the bank. Either they’re setting up on shallower cover or actually on the […]
How to Pick a Jig for Year-Round Fishing
I’m really excited about this series of videos and blogs because it gives me a chance to talk about one of the best lures ever created: The skirted jig. It’s a lure that can intimidate a lot of newcomers because it doesn’t necessarily look like anything natural and there are lots of different options on the market. That can be confusing. I can vividly remember when I was 17 or 18 years old and I started hearing about this lure category. I bought a few and had no idea how to fish them. In fact, the first few times I’m […]