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! […]
Let’s dive into one of the hottest new lure trends in bass fishing, the fuzzy ball bait. If you’ve spent any time around tackle shops, on social media, or out on the water lately, you’ve probably seen these strange-looking baits that resemble a sea urchin, a dog toy, or something from another planet. They look weird, but trust me, they catch fish. One bait that has really stood out for me is the new Berkley MaxScent ‘Moeba. Over the last year, I’ve spent a lot of time fishing it in tournaments, fun fishing, and filming content, and the results have […]
At this point it’s postspawn or early summer almost everywhere. That’s important because fish are totally controlled by their environment. They’re slow when the water’s cold and they’re active when it’s warm. The water’s warm right now, and that means they’re active. They need to eat. When they’re active and feeding heavily there are lots of ways to catch them. One of the best — big fish and explosive action — is on top. And, there’s not a better pair of topwater plugs to do that with than a buzzbait or a walkin’ stick. The reason I picked these two […]
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