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David Appleton

Upriver Productions has been specializing in outdoor TV and media creation since 2009. We know more buzz baits than buzzwords and we'd rather be zooming in on elk than attending zoom meetings but we can do both! We're perfectly happy with our base in the Ozarks of Missouri but we've also worked in forty-three states and eight countries. We can make a video about the next great fish catcher on a shoestring or we can deliver a full season of award winning TV to a network with a million dollar budget.

Articles by David Appleton

How to Fish the Wiggle Wart for Bass

How to Fish the Wiggle Wart for Bass

David Appleton Jan 18, 2023
Cut Bait for Catfish | 3 Ways to Cut for Rigging

Cut Bait for Catfish | 3 Ways to Cut for Rigging

David Appleton Jan 11, 2023
How to Fish the Rapala Jigging Rap for Bass

How to Fish the Rapala Jigging Rap for Bass

David Appleton Jan 9, 2023
Belly-Weighted Swimbaits | How to Rig and Fish

Belly-Weighted Swimbaits | How to Rig and Fish

David Appleton Jan 4, 2023
Punching Grass Mats for Winter Bass

Punching Grass Mats for Winter Bass

David Appleton Dec 31, 2022
How to Catch Blue Catfish in the Winter

How to Catch Blue Catfish in the Winter

David Appleton Dec 14, 2022
How to Set the Hook with Hollow Body Frogs

How to Set the Hook with Hollow Body Frogs

David Appleton Nov 21, 2022
How to Choose Bass Jig Trailers | Swim Jigs and More

How to Choose Bass Jig Trailers | Swim Jigs and More

David Appleton Nov 9, 2022
Jerkbait Bass Fishing with KVD | Wind and Overcast

Jerkbait Bass Fishing with KVD | Wind and Overcast

David Appleton Nov 5, 2022
Overlooked Lipless Crankbait Tips for More Bass

Overlooked Lipless Crankbait Tips for More Bass

David Appleton Oct 22, 2022
Why Squarebill Crankbaits Excel Around Cover

Why Squarebill Crankbaits Excel Around Cover

David Appleton Oct 16, 2022
MLF Announces Details for 2023 MLF Invitationals

MLF Announces Details for 2023 MLF Invitationals

David Appleton Sep 28, 2022
Prevent Fishing Line Breakage | Quick Removal Tip

Prevent Fishing Line Breakage | Quick Removal Tip

David Appleton Sep 28, 2022
Why a Short Drop Shot Is Better Than a Shaky Head

Why a Short Drop Shot Is Better Than a Shaky Head

David Appleton Sep 17, 2022
Magnum Shaky Head and Drop Shot for Ledge Bass

Magnum Shaky Head and Drop Shot for Ledge Bass

David Appleton Sep 12, 2022
How to Sight Fish Smallmouth Bass on the Great Lakes

How to Sight Fish Smallmouth Bass on the Great Lakes

David Appleton Sep 3, 2022
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Nick Dumke Jun 12, 2026
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The Best Summer Bass Lures

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The Top 5 Baits for Post-Spawn Smallmouth Success

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Two Summer Bass Fishing Lures That Produce

David Appleton Jun 2, 2026

ChatterBait Tricks for Shallow Water Bass

Ben Swanson May 28, 2026

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David Appleton May 26, 2026

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