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There is no doubt about it, smallmouth bass love tubes. So if you are trying to get on to that smallmouth bite, you just might want to switch over to fishing with a tube.
In this post, we are going to talk about a few different ways to rig a tube and how to fish a tube to catch more bass.
Have you ever wanted to learn how to roll cast?
One of the neat things about fly fishing is the many variations of different casts. These casts although may seem overwhelming at first, allow us to get into those tough to react areas and catch more fish. The more casts that we learn, the better fishermen we become.
Today, in this post we are going to explain a very common, but very important cast that we think all fly fishermen should know. It is the roll cast. We will not only show you how to roll cast, but we also want to look at a few things to avoid doing to make your casts better.
One of the fastest growing “sub categories” of fly fishing is the use of ultralight tackle known as ultralight fly fishing. It has grown so much in popularity over the last several years, that its own culture has begun to form around it.
Light tackle has been around for decades and was built to provide sensitive and delicate fishing in small and tight waters, but it’s beginning to find its way into larger bodies of water.
There is not a lot of literature in the sport, and with this article, we hope to provide several tips for using ultralight tackle in various fishing situations you might find yourself. [Read more…]
Without a doubt, fluke fishing for bass can be a lot of fun. We say that for at least 4 reasons.
First, a fluke is extremely easy to fish. If you are trying to get someone into fishing, tie a fluke on their line. Within no time, they will be hooked (literally) on fishing.
Second, they can be fish a number of different ways. Twitch ’em, pop ’em, pause ’em, skip ’em, or burn ’em. I really don’t think there is a wrong way to fish a fluke.
Third, they are the go-to bait when the fishing gets tough. Whenever it seems like the fish aren’t biting a good lure to throw is a fluke. Because they can be fished a number of different ways and because the tail is designed to give off a lot of action, this lure will get bites even in the most difficult situations.
Lastly, flukes catch fish. I know it seems simple, but it is true. Flukes can be thrown anything throughout the year: spawn, post spawn, early spring, hot summer days or cold autumn morning. The lure is so versatile and yet so effective that you may find it difficult to take it off and try something new.
Now that we have talked about how effective these lures can be in the water let’s talk about how to fish a fluke…. [Read more…]
Are you wondering how to fish a swim jig?
Swim jigs are a subtle approach to bass fishing, but don’t let that fool you. They will catch fish! Big ones too!
Many fishermen nowadays love fishing with swim jigs and there are many good qualities that make them standout and a must in your bass fishing arsenal. Briefly, let’s discuss 3 reasons why everyone needs to fish a swim jig.
First, the trailer. The trailer can completely change the look of your presentation. Take for example a few of the many different trailers on the market: swimbaits, craws, chunks, split tails and so many more. Not to mention the many, many different colors.
Next, swim jigs are a lure that you can fish year round. They work great during the spawning season and they are just as effective in cold weather fishing.
Lastly, swim jigs tend to catch bigger fish. This is because they can get to areas that other baits can’t. If you are after more quality fish, I would suggest fishing a swim jig as often as possible.
For those reasons, I love fishing swim jigs and think you will too, but now the question is how do you fish a swim jig to catch big bass? We hope to answer that question in this post, but before we can answer that question, let’s answer a question many people have: What is a swim jig anyway? [Read more…]
