Benmin Smith When you think about crappie fishing, most guys immediately envision deep-diving crankbaits or flashy topwater lure. That action makes a splash and gets you excited instantly. Glide baits occupy somewhere in the middle of that range. They represent a completly different type of lure. They take patience and are more subtle, but they can be … Read more
The hope is always there Anglers can be an optimistic bunch. They have a certain type of optimism reserved for guys in the checkout line of a large retail store with a $20 bill in one hand and visions of 1000-pound bags swimming around their heads. The lure of that next big breakthrough wrapped in … Read more
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