Benmin Smith They’re looking for slab bass, and that’s why you’re asking about the Ugly Stik. Because it’s affordable and proven to be a durable rod. And slab bass live in deep water. They fights hard. So what happens when you put this rod under pressure? Will it hold up? That’s where mechanics of the rod come … Read more
To most anglers, bobber is an uncomplicated float. You put it on top of water and hold the bait away from bottom. It tells you if someone bite. It’s low-key fishing where you can sip some coffee, read newspaper and pass time. That’s what makes it easy, though it masks complexity. When you’re floating a … Read more
Clear water is different, espesially if you’re catching a big bass out of it. It’s not like muddy water where they don’t know what to bite. They’ve got eyes and can sees everything. So you have to be stealthy and patient. That’s why I love Grenada Lake. It has those steep cove and glassy water. … Read more
It’s in the package and out of the box. And there it sits on the counter. It’s a budget option, so you’re not confident. You notice it’s branded with Crappie Maxx. “Oh man,” you think, “this is one of those cheap rods.” They’ll snap off after a couple fish catches. That’s what happens with low-priced … Read more
It’s the dreaded “slipping through your fingers” deal. You’re throwing it up on a rock pile or in a weed bed with that dinky little 1/16 ounce jig head. It won’t hold position for the life of you, and when you go to pinch it shut it shoots down your line at an alarming rate. … Read more