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Best Bass Fishing Lures -Let’s “Tackle” This (Updated May 2019

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What are the best bass fishing lures? Talk about a difficult question to answer in a single blog post. With so many different types of bass lures and baits on the market, it is impossible to limit it down to one or even the top ten.

The reason that question is so difficult to answer is because there are a variety of different lure categories and under each category, there are several different kinds of baits.

Take, for example, crankbaits. Under the crankbait category, you have squarebill, single knocker, rattle, silent, lipless, deep diving and more are coming to the market each and every year. Then once you choose a subcategory there are a number of different brands that make the lure within the subcategory unique to its brand. And to think that is just the crankbait category.

We also need to take into consideration the seasons. There are lures that work best in the summer, and there are lures that work best in the fall. The same can be said about post spawn vs pre-spawn, and spring vs winter. [Read more…] about Best Bass Fishing Lures -Let’s “Tackle” This (Updated May 2019

The Best Fishing Line For Spinning Reels – My Top 9 (Updated May 2019)

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Best fishing line for spinning reels

What is the best fishing line for spinning reels?

No doubt you would agree that choosing a good fishing line is critical to becoming a successful fisherman. This is especially true when fishing with spinning reels. Choosing incorrectly could not only cost you some fish, but also some precious time in the boat.

For that reason, in this post we will talk about what we consider to be some of the best fishing lines for spinning reels. So let’s begin… [Read more…] about The Best Fishing Line For Spinning Reels – My Top 9 (Updated May 2019)

Best Crankbait Rod For Bass Anglers -Ultimate Guide(Updated May 2019)

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Have you ever needed a hammer, but used the back of a screwdriver or something similar instead? Yes, it did get the job done, but it would have been a lot easier to use a tool that was designed specifically for that purpose.

The same is true when it comes to crankbait fishing. Yes, you can use any fishing pole to get the job done, but you will enjoy fishing more and perhaps be more successful by using the right tools.

In this post, we will discuss what makes a good fishing rod, the best crankbait rod. We will also look at a few of our favorites.

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Choosing The Best Baitcasting Reel For Beginners (Updated May 2019)

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Best baitcasting reel for beginners

So you are interested in giving baitcasting reels a try?

Perhaps your son is just getting into bass fishing and you want to give him exposure to a baitcaster?

Whichever applies to you it is important from the beginning to choose a good baitcasting reel. After all if you have a bad experience from the beginning it will only discourage you from continuing. [Read more…] about Choosing The Best Baitcasting Reel For Beginners (Updated May 2019)

Slaying Big Bass With The Best Lipless Crankbait – My Top 9 Picks

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BEST LIPLESS CRANKBAIT
If you could only fish with one lure for a day what lure would you choose? For me personally, I probably would grab a lipless crankbait.

Many would agree that lipless crankbaits are some of the best ways to catch big bass.

For one, the size of the lure allows you to throw them a mile, thus making it very easy to cover a lot of water.

They are also super easy to use, whether you like to work them across the bottom,  burn them across the top or use the yo-yo retrieve, you are bound to catch a fish no matter the (or lack of) fishing experience you have.

Lastly, they give off a great about of vibration and sound that many have said acts like a dinner bell in drawing in bass for a bite.

What more can I say? These baits are a must have when fishing. However, did you know that there are several different types of lipless crankbaits available on the market today? What makes it worse is that no two lures are exactly alike. They all bring their own uniqueness to the fishing scene.

How can a fisherman know which one to throw?

In this post, we are going to take a closer look at some of my favorites. [Read more…] about Slaying Big Bass With The Best Lipless Crankbait – My Top 9 Picks

14 Of The Best Topwater Lures For Bass – Are They In Your TackleBox?

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BEST TOPWATER LURES FOR BASS
What are the best topwater lures for bass fishing?

This is a question we get quite often from our readers and for good reason, topwater fishing is fun.

In fact, topwater bass fishing can be one of the most exciting ways to fish. However, it does involve a little more thought than just picking up any lure and casting it out.

In order to be a successful bass fisherman, you need to choose the right lure for the given situation and you need to use it for how it was designed.

For that reason, in this post, we are going to take a look at some of our favorite lures on the market.  [Read more…] about 14 Of The Best Topwater Lures For Bass – Are They In Your TackleBox?