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One component of fishing that can make a huge difference in everything from angler fatigue to hook up ratio, having the ability to present a bait properly, casting distance and accuracy as well as myriad other concerns is a good, balanced rod. Yes, the stick you’re using can, depending on which one you’re throwing, either… [Continue Reading]

Daiwa Kage Rod Review

Daiwa introduced their Tatula series of reels several years ago beginning with the original Tatula 100 and 100 Type R. We’ve had every major version update since then including the CT Type R and the SV. We obtained the new Tatula 100 some time last year and have been fishing with it ever since.

There are times when big topwater walking baits are key to getting bites while other situations may call for something a little less boisterous. One bait that you can use that still has a decent length to it but presents itself with more subtlety is the Berkley Drift Walker. This bait comes in ten colors… [Continue Reading]

Spinnerbait Tactics For Dirty Water

Spring time bass fishing is one of those very strange times. Sure, the spawn brings with it promises of big bass in a very surly mood, ready to strike to protect their nests.

But spring time—especially early spring—can also be a challenge, due to the unpredictability of the weather. One day, you have clear skies and 75 degrees, the next day could bring thunder showers and a dirty lake along with them. [Read more…]

Coho Salmon Starting To Return To California’s Russian River

In the world of fly fishing, few things are as sacred as the mighty salmon. As a game fish, there are few things that rival it on a fly line.

Unfortunately, these are fish that are highly susceptible to environment changes. [Read more…]

Berkley Havoc Lane’s Fatty Craw Review

Well gang, here it is spring with the weather changing day to day and we have a bunch of new baits to look at. Let’s start with one of the new Berkley Havoc lures that were introduced at this year’s classic, the Lane’s Fatty Craw. [Read more…]

World Record Smallmouth Bass

The largemouth bass world record is a pretty well known piece of bass fishing lore.

But what about that scrappy relative, the smallmouth bass? Who owns that record and how long has it stood?

Just what is the story behind the world record smallmouth bass? You are about to find out! [Read more…]

River2Sea Crystal Spin Revisited

The other day when we went fishing to conduct our lipless crankbait cage fight, we were looking at the conditions that we had to work with and quickly running out of time. [Read more…]

Davy Hite Wins At Alabama Charge

Davy Hite is flying high. On Saturday, he took home the big prize at the Alabama Charge bass fishing tournament.

Hite controlled the field in his eighth career Bassmaster victory. [Read more…]

University Of Texas Team Takes Lead In FLW College Championship

The University of Texas fishing team of Matthew McClellan and Tyler Fisher claimed the overall lead in the FLW College Championship on Thursday, April 7th.

The duo was one of only three teams that posted a full five fish stringer on Kentucky lake.  [Read more…]

ExCalibur XRK 25

Today, let’s look at another of the contestants from our lipless crankbait cage fight, the ExCalibur XRK 25 One Knocker. This small crankbait comes in a variety of colors and features the one knocker sound chamber. Simply put, as opposed to using several small bee-bee’s to generate sound, this lure uses one ball that knocks back and forth for its unique sound. [Read more…]

Koppers Live Target Bluegill Trap

Today’s review is on one of the contestant’s from our lipless crankbait cage fight, the Koppers Live Target Bluegill Vibration trap. As it turned out, this little bait was also our winner in that event. [Read more…]

How To Get Bass Fishing Reels To Test…For FREE!

Have you ever wanted to get bass fishing reels to test out before you bought them, free of charge?

Or have you ever just wanted to give something other than what you own a go on someone else’s dime?

Either way, I have some exciting news for you. It is possible, and it is quality stuff from a great company.  [Read more…]