April 14, 2014
The Swing Head Jig Alternative to Crankbaits

I ran over to Table Rock for the final day of the 2014 Elite Series event on the lake. It was great to see my friend Mike McClelland take home the trophy on his home lake, but the buzz around the weigh-in was how much of the field was sticking plastics on the back of […]

April 10, 2014
A Quick Guide to Skirted Fishing Jigs for Bass

Meant to mimic a crawfish in its original design, a skirted jig has morphed into a broad category of lead headed bass lures that can mimic crawfish, shad, bluegill and just about anything a bass will eat. A jig truly is a versatile lure, one of the most versatile in an bass angler’s tackle box. […]

April 8, 2014
6 Easy Crankbait Modifications that Catch More Bass

Bass fishing crankbaits are legitimate producers throughout much of the year. Although productive, there’s more to crankbait fishing than casting and reeling. Learning to modify these lures to better suite each situation will result in remarkable increases in both the quantity and quality of your catch. The possibilities of crankbait modifications are endless. This article […]

April 6, 2014
2014 Bassmaster Table Rock Lake Day Four Weigh-in Photo Gallery

Just a quick photo gallery of the day four weigh-in of the 2014 Bassmaster Elite Series on Table Rock Lake.

April 4, 2014
Fishing Nostalgia Brings Back Fond Memories

I have been using and collecting Zebco and Quantum rods and reels for years. Some of the first fishing I ever did, we used Zebco 33s and Zebco 202s. I still have many of these combos in my fishing nostalgia collection, and even though they are retired, they hold some very fond memories and were […]

April 4, 2014
Read Weather Like a Bass Fishing Pro

  After B.A.S.S. officials purposely hurried through weigh-in to outpace another dangerous fast approaching storm, Elite Series pros Britt Myers, Gerald Swindle and Terry Scroggins rushed to prepare tackle and watch the weather radar together at a house they’re sharing near Blue Eye, Mo. along Table Rock’s shoreline. As much as discussion centered on the […]

April 3, 2014
All about Bass Fishing Spinnerbaits

A bass fishing spinnerbait is nothing more than a lead head molded onto a hook with an elbowed wire forming an arm that holds 1, 2, or up to 4 blades. It’s another lure that is worked with reel rather than the rod as much. As you wind the lure in, the blade or blades […]

April 1, 2014
5 Ways to Fish Points for Bass

Regardless of the body of water or season, fishing points for bass is a likely way to enjoy quick success. These structures provide bass with a multitude of benefits that prove essential to their survival including feeding and ambush opportunities, easy access to both shallow and deep water and practical staging areas during their various […]