I know that a lot of the country has been in a deep freeze for a good part of the winter but out here in So-Cal things are already warming up. For that matter, they never really got cold with the exception of a few frigid nights. That has contributed to a truncated trout season for us with testing of new trout gear suffering as a result. [Read more…]
Bassmaster Elite Series Schedule
March 5, 2014 by ·
Now that the Bassmaster Classic is in the history books, it’s time to have a look forward and see where the Elite Series pros will be plying their trade.
While the Elite Series does not offer the full line up of the tournaments put on by B.A.S.S., it is the series of tournaments where the best of the best will put their skills on display. If you want to have an opportunity to see your favorite pros duke it out on some fantastic bodies of water, stop by one of the tournaments below. [Read more…]
Randy Howell Wins It All In Record Setting Performance
February 24, 2014 by ·
Birmingham, Ala- “It was the best day of fishing in my whole life,” a teary-eyed Randy Howell said as he weighed in a big day three bag.
According to the man himself, he cried the entire one and one half hour drive from Lake Guntersville back to Birmingham. Even for those of us covering the event, we new he was having a special day.
But no one knew just how special it would turn out to be. [Read more…]
Bassmaster Classic Day 2 Results: The Cuts Are In
February 23, 2014 by ·
Birmingham, Ala.- The day 2 results are in, and like any other high stakes event, some of the results are surprising.
Some of the mighty have fallen, while up and coming challengers are staking a claim for their spot in history. Here are a few of the highlights. [Read more…]
The New Sebile Action First Bull Crank Shallow review
February 14, 2014 by ·
If you’re anything like us, fishing squarebills is high on your list for catching bass. You can cover lots of water quickly, bang them off all kinds of structure, generate lots of reaction strikes and have a flat out good time.
The New Vicious X.A.C.T. Copolymer Line
February 10, 2014 by ·
Typically, at this time of year, we like to start testing new lines in preparation for the new season. Mono is one of those lines that not all anglers, especially these days, put much thought into. Most of us simply spool up with what we’ve used for so many years at least in part because there isn’t much discussion of the advancements that have been made in mono when compared to other lines.
The Minimalist Fly Box Challenge
January 21, 2014 by ·
“The height of cultivation always runs to simplicity.”
-Bruce Lee
I don’t know if the great Bruce Lee was a fly fisherman, but he certainly captured the essence of the sport in the above quote. Fly fishing is, at it’s core, the essence of “Man Versus Fish.”
It’s you, a rod, a small imitation of an insect, and your wits against the crafty, fresh water version of Moby Dick stalking the shadows of your favorite river. While your white whale may be a type of trout, a bass, or some other monster, the principle is the same—present your fly in the most enticing way possible for that season and that body of water.
Simplicity, obsession, and poetry in motion—but there is an insidious force that can easily creep in. [Read more…]
Fishing the Lip Ripperz Jig
January 15, 2014 by ·
We wanted to switch gears a little to review some products made for trout fishing. We’ve mentioned trout fishing in the past for a few reasons. One of which, it is a good way to introduce someone new to angling because we’re dealing mostly with stocked fish. So what do we have in the way of lures to target trout? [Read more…]
Mustad Grip-Pin Swim Hook review
January 7, 2014 by ·
One of the things that we always do this time of year is go through our tackle box to see what, in terms of terminal tackle, needs to be replaced or if there are some new goodies out there that will fill a need that we have that we would like to try. Hooks are always a part of this process as they do get lost, dulled or some other calamity befalls them during the season. [Read more…]
Don’t quit fishin’ just because it’s a little cold outside!
December 30, 2013 by ·
With the holidays coming to a close, we just wanted to wish all y’all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Hopefully you got everything that you wished for and then some including all those new lures, rods, reels and terminal tackle items that you were looking for. With that in mind, we have one question for you. Why are you going to wait for warm weather to arrive before you get back out on the water and put it to good use? [Read more…]