The Simplest Way to Introduce Your Kids to Fishing (Without Wasting Money)
Passing on your love of the sport down to your kids, grandkids, or anyone new to the craft, means not overcomplicating the experience.
From Cold to Hot: Targeting Bass Based on Water Temperature
Understanding bass behavior is crucial for successful fishing, as their activity correlates with water temperature. Warm water (60°F-80°F) boosts metabolism and aggressiveness, while cold water (below 50°F) slows them down. Techniques and lure choices vary with seasonal changes, optimizing chances for catching bass by matching fishing strategies to temperature conditions.
Tips for Successful Bass Fishing at Night
As summertime approaches, the local lakes fill up with pleasure boaters, the temps creep up past unbearable, and the fish get cranky in the heat much like the anglers trying to catch them. One way to avoid the crowds and enjoy some cooler temps is to fish at night. Night fishing can be equally as… Read More »Tips for Successful Bass Fishing at Night
The White Perch Bite: Early Summer Fishing at It’s Finest
Every year in late spring, early summer, the white perch bite gets white hot on our local lake, Shearon Harris. Not only is it a blast to catch them one after another, it is a good time to fill the freezer as these fish are delicious to eat. Last summer, we found a pretty good… Read More »The White Perch Bite: Early Summer Fishing at It’s Finest
Five knots that will bring more fish to the boat and how to tie them
As soon as I was old enough to learn how to tie a fishing knot, I learned to tie the improved clinch knot. It is the one my dad taught me how to tie and I have been tying it ever since. It has served me well over many years of fishing. It is a workhorse of a knot and tied by many fisherman. However, it is not the only good fishing knot out there.
Drop Shot Fishing for Summer Bass on Shearon Harris Lake
Summer bass fishing can be fun but it can also be tough in late season when the water stays so warm. Some of our best success this past summer came with fishing a drop shot in some deeper water. The video below was shot in the middle of July on Shearon Harris Lake. Daytime temperatures… Read More »Drop Shot Fishing for Summer Bass on Shearon Harris Lake
How to Get Started Bass Fishing: A Beginner’s Guide
Bass fishing is a great hobby that will not only get you outside to enjoy the outdoors, it will bring you some peace of mind. I have been bass fishing for years now. It is not just a sport that I love, it is a weekend respite from the stress and busyness of life. Like… Read More »How to Get Started Bass Fishing: A Beginner’s Guide
Winter Bass Fishing – Techniques for Catching More Cold Water Bass
Winter bass fishing can be a blast! A lot of people think that the summer time is the only time you can land a giant bass but it can be done in the winter just as easily. It just takes a different approach. Below are some things to consider the next time you get out… Read More »Winter Bass Fishing – Techniques for Catching More Cold Water Bass